ICOM-Europe
Please answer to:
Udo Gößwald
Chair ICOM-Europe   
[log in to unmask] 

Museum Tour and Conference
In South Eastern Europe  


In Cooperation with ICOM-Slovenia, ICOM-Croatia, ICOM-Bosnia-Herzegovina,
ICOM-Serbia-Montenegro, ICOM-SEE (Southeast Europe) and the ICOM-Cross
Cultural Task Force


“Museums for Peace and Cultural Diversity”
September 16 – 20, 2006


Venues: Ljubljana, Zagreb, Banja Luca, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik


In the aftermath of the wars in former Yugoslavia a difficult process of
reconciliation has begun. Regional and national cultural identities are
being redefined, leading to both: new segregation and new forms of joint
civic engagement. Museums are a very important part in this process.
ICOM-Europe wants to give ICOM-members the opportunity to participate in
this important dialogue and to exchange experiences on  how the
revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage can resolve in the area.  

 

By visiting major cities and sites in the region the conference will enable
participants to compare the efforts made by museums in Ljubljana, Zagreb,
Banja Luca and Sarajevo  to preserve, rebuild or establish collections, that
reflect the following basic aspects: 1. National and European Identities 2.
The Representation of Minorities 3. The Revitalisation of Cultural and
Natural Heritage 4. The Commemoration of the Wars

5. Transnational Dialogue and Cultural Diversity. In the year of ICOMs 60th
anniversary the conference aims at fostering a discussion about the role of
museums on the road to sustainable peace and democracy. 


The conference will end in Dubrovnik and link with the symposion “Best in
Heritage”, that takes place from September 21 – 23, 2006. This will enable
participants to additionally be part of a major event in Europe, that
presents museums of excellence throughout the world. “Best in Heritage”
takes place under the patronage of ICOM and includes an important summit of
organizations, that deal with cultural heritage. 


For further information about the programme see the ICOM- Europe website
www.icom-europe.org and www.bestinheritage.com.

Registration:


To register for the ICOM-Europe Museum Tour and Conference “Museums for
Peace and Cultural Diversity” please contact [log in to unmask] The
registration fee is 80 Euros. (40 Euros for students) ICOM-members from
Bosnia-Herzegovina remain free of charge. To register for the conference
“Best in Heritage” please contact [log in to unmask] and ask for
special registration fee. After registering you will receive informations in
order to book your hotels.  


Travel grants:

ICOM-Europe supplies a limited amount of travel grants, especially for
ICOM-members under the age of 35. Please apply for travel grants with your
CV and a letter of request to [log in to unmask]


Contact:

Udo Gößwald
Chair ICOM-Europe   
[log in to unmask]

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the
archives at:  http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html