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Conferences, Consultations & Meetings

The Art of Engagement Symposium

01/10/2009 - Conferences/Consultations/Meetings

Symposium : Sydney : 21 Oct 09: This symposium explores innovative partnerships between contemporary artists, communities and corporate organisations.

The symposium is convened by Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney, with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, and C3West.

Speakers include multimedia artist Sylvie Blocher; Michael Krichman, US Executive Director of inSite, the acclaimed bi-national arts festival that built new networks across the San Diego / Tijuana border; Karin Becker, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Stockholm University; and Frank Panucci, Director of Community Partnerships at the Australia Council.

C3West is an initiative of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Casula Powerhouse and Penrith Performing and Visual Arts. The Centre for Cultural Research at the University of Western Sydney is a research partner in the project. Seating is limited so please register soon to ensure your place.

When: 21 October. Registrations close 9 October 2009-09-25

Where: Circular Quay Terrace, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

Who: All welcome

Cost: $90 full registration; $50 students/artists/unwaged

Contact: Michelle Kelly on (02) 9685 9647 or mi.kelly@uws.edu.au

Website: artofengagement.wordpress.com

Access: Accessible venue