Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

In conversation with Fleur McDonald
2022-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Innovation; rethinking museums

September 18

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11:00 am

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12:30 pm

Humffray Room

(un)Common Ground is a space where old and new ideas collide, where understandings and priorities converge, and where conversations between colleagues and communities are navigated. (un)Common Ground is an exploration of what brings us together and what keeps us apart. It explores the blurred boundaries where commonalities and divisions intertwine. The theme invites reflections and conversations that explore the relationships, structures and gaps that define (or constrain) our sector. We invite participants to join us in Ballarat on Wadawurrung Country for important conversations inspired by the theme of (un)Common Ground, activism, coexistence, gatekeeping and innovation.

Registration desk, enquiries.The registration and information desk will be open for the duration of the conference and will serve as your main point of contact for all enquiries. The registration desk will be located in the Mining Exchange.

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Program is correct at the time of publication, it is however subject to change, refer to the full program for updates.

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

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Current Affairs Dialogue | NOW POSTPONED TO 24 NOVEMBER
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Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 20 October 22
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2022-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED
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Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 4
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2022-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 3
2022-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

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2022-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 2
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