The British Council's, International Networking Events, in seeking to create
opportunity for people world-wide, runs an innovative programme of seminars
and conferences. Our high quality events in the UK and overseas, designed
specifically to explore contemporary and cutting edge issues from both the
UK and international perspectives, create an atmosphere conducive to open
debate and exchange of views. Attracting a cross section of participants
unlikely to be found in any other forum, our events offer a unique
opportunity for senior professionals to enhance their international networks
and links with in the UK.

In our latest programme we are running the following event which I hope will
be of interest to you.

Beyond Multiculturalism? 
Policies & strategies, past, present and future - 0029
The term multiculturalism has been around for some time now but has always
been subjected to intense scrutiny. In the arts and cultural sector, there
have been many initiatives which try and ensure that the full range of
cultural expression is supported in multicultural societies, but how
successful is such policy-making? 
This seminar will consider the extent to which attitudes to 'race',
ethnicity and culture, and the arts are informed by the past and the ways in
which those involved in the production of art and culture, and policy making
in the sector are moving the debates forward. Using case studies, discussion
workshops, talks and displays, and with contributions from some of those
working at the forefront of policy-making and implementation in Britain, the
participants in this seminar will work towards developing concrete
strategies and actions for application in their individual professional
contexts. 
The aims of the seminar will be to: 
*	Share experiences of the past and present in relation to debates,
policies and practices regarding multiculturalism and the
arts/cultural/heritage sectors 
*	Engage participants in discussions about future possibilities and
opportunities for dealing positively with the potential and the tensions of
working in a multicultural context 
*	Explore the ways in which various individuals and organisations have
sought to transform the ways in which we think about multiculturalism and
the arts 
The seminar will be of interest to arts managers, cultural policy-makers in
funding bodies, policy advisers in NGOs, ministry of culture personnel.
Members of boards and committees that are facing up to the challenges of
multiculturalism will also find the sessions of practical use. 

If you would like any further information please contact:

International Networking Events, The British Council, 1 Beaumont 
Place, Oxford OX1 2PJ, U.K. Tel: +44 (0)1865 316636; Fax: +44 (0)1865
557368.
e-mail: [log in to unmask] 
URL: www.britishcouncil.org/networkevents 

Kind regards,
Nick Cartwright

International Networking Events



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