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''Conversations'' arts, museums & galleries working with people in the North East 28th November, 10.00 - 3.30 Bede's World, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear You are invited to: * the launch of Conversations, an exciting new report on the work of museums, galleries and arts organisations in the North East of England * hear examples of working with new partners * air your views through a discussion panel * visit the new museum and Anglo-Saxon farm at Bede's World * attend an audience development workshop led by Sue Wilkinson of Resource Conversations is a new report published by NEMS, Northern Arts and the Community & Outreach Forum. Conversations celebrates the work of museums, galleries and arts organisations with people in our region and shows just how, with others, these cultural bodies contribute to regeneration, learning, access, personal and community well-being, and inclusion. It is also a frank discussion of where we've been and where we may be heading. During the day at Bede's World, delegates will receive a copy of the report and have the opportunity to hear about the outstanding work that has been happening in the region over the last few years with diverse audiences. Case studies will give people an honest account of how projects developed and how the people involved were affected by their connection with museums and arts. The speakers will also offer suggestions for creating links with new partners. After lunch and a tour of the new museum and Anglo-Saxon farm, the afternoon session will be lead by Sue Wilkinson, Senior Adviser, Education, Access & Audience Development at Resource, the Council for Museums, Archives & Libraries. This workshop will look at the principles of audience development and, through practical exercises and group-work, will assist organisations in developing their own strategies. Please note: there is a charge of £3.00 for lunch (cheques payable to 'North East Museums' please). 10.00 Arrive/ coffee 10.15 Welcome - outline of day 10.30 Launch of Conversations report; Sue Underwood & Andrew Dixon 10.45 Benwell, Centre of the Universe. Andrew Parkin, Museum of Antiquites, Newcastle University. School & communtiy web project. 11.05 Eye Threes Lesley Cooke, ctc (Cleveland Theatre Company). Theatre/ drama project with young children & adults 11.25 Bensham Friends of Beamish Anne Wilson. Museum project with older learners, and ethnic minority and refugee groups 11.45 Panel - questions & discussion 12.00 'Welcome to Bede's World' - Director, Miriam Harte 12.15 - 1.30 Tour of Museum - lunch - free time 1.30 Sue Wilkinson 'What is Audience Development?' 1.50 'The Vision Game' - group work 2.10 - 2.30 Break 2.30 Developing audiences at your venue 3.15 Feedback/ discussion 3.30 Close !--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- I will be pleased to attend the launch of Conversations and the audience development training workshop at Bede's World, on Tuesday 28th November Name: ................................................. Tel: .......................... Position: ............................................................................ ...... Organisation: ............................................................................ ...... I will attend all day / morning session only / afternoon session only Lunch required Yes/ No Requirements: ..................................... (Please enclose a cheque for £3.00 if you require lunch payable to 'North East Museums') Please return slip to: Ian Blackwell, Audience Development Officer, NEMS, House of Recovery, Bath Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5SQ e-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: 0191 222 1661 Fax: 0191 261 4725 If you are unable to attend, copies of the report are avialble from NEMS - Cost: £7.00 Ian Blackwell Audience Development Officer North East Museums House of Recovery Bath Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SQ tel: 0191 222 1661 fax: 0191 261 4725 www.northeastmuseums.co.uk %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%