Over the past few years many museums have started to ‘decolonise’. Why are they doing this, and what does it mean in practice? This session will briefly outline what decolonisation is and why museums need to think about it. After that, there will be case studies of smaller museums that have recently worked to decolonise their practice, through events, partnerships, co-curation projects, research and exhibitions. We’ll look at what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. There will also be opportunities for you to think about how you might approach decolonisation in your work, and opportunities to ask questions.
This online event will be delivered via Zoom using Chat, Breakout Rooms and activities on Padlet. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Who should attend?
The session should be of interest to museums that are completely new to this work, and museums with more experience that would like to hear about how others are approaching it.
About the trainer
For over 30 years Maurice Davies has been interested in diversifying the stories told in museums. Recently, among other work, he has co-led UK-wide programmes to support museums in improving their approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This online event will be auto-captioned by Zoom. If you would benefit from live captioning or any other form of access support, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking link this event is fully booked. To join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Decolonising Museums in Practice
Thursday 9 November, 10am-12.30pm
Online
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