Corralling Art - Aboriginal Curatorial Practice in the Prairies and Beyond

March 18- 19, 2007

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the Bessborough Hotel.

The Aboriginal Curatorial Collective (ACC), in collaboration with TRIBE Inc. is hosting its second annual conference, aptly entitled "Corralling Art -Aboriginal Curatorial Practice in the Prairies and Beyond" on May 18-19, 2007 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the Bessborough Hotel.

Under the thematic umbrella, "Corralling Art - Aboriginal Curatorial Practice in the Prairies and Beyond", the ACC will bring together curators, scholars, visual artists, critics, art educators, art dealers, art collectors, arts administrators and program officers from the provincial and federal level and the general public, who not only represent our diverse national curatorial and critical communities, but those who are contributing and strengthening the presence of contemporary Aboriginal art. The two-day presentations explore existing programs and cited opportunities available for the development, funding, presentation, publication and dissemination of all areas pertinent to a contemporary Aboriginal art presence in Canada and abroad. As well, the colloquium will articulate and examine emerging trends and important issues in and around curatorial and critical practices related to such topics as: historical and theoretical perspectives, institutional and non-institutional representation; locating spaces, trends and perspectives on Aboriginal curatorial practice and its relevance. On Saturday, May 20, 2007, the ACC/CCA will hold an important business meeting, and introduce the membership to the newly nominated Board members.

Organization Mission:

The Aboriginal Curatorial Collective / Collectif des Conservateurs Authochtone (ACC/CCA) supports, promotes and advocates on behalf of First Nations (Indian, Inuit and Métis) art, artists and curators, and representatives of the art and cultural organizations in Canada and internationally. Download the registration form here:  DOWNLOAD THE FORM >
Download the agenda here:  DOWNLOAD THE FORM >

The Aboriginal Curatorial Collective/Collectif des Conservateurs Autochtone and TRIBE gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Aboriginal Arts Secretariat, The Ontario Arts Council, The Saskatchewan Arts Board, SaskCulture, SKLotteries, and The Mendel Art Gallery

CANADIAN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION AGM
Saint John, N.B. May 2 - 6, 2006

Museums are struggling with their role and relevance in a world of competing priorities: sustainability, culture as commodity, succession planning, accountability, revenue-generation, and community engagement. In plotting future directions, the fundamental question to address is: To Be or Not To Be

Visit the CMA website to download Conference program and agenda CMA Web Site: GO THERE >

Please note: the Coalition of Canadian Healthcare Museums and Archives will not be holding its AGM at the CMA 2006 Conference, as listed on page 9 of the program. The CCHMA apologizes for any inconvenience.
For further information contact:
Felicity Pope, CCHMA secretary/treasurer
E-Mail: fpope@sympatico.ca
Tel: 416-484-1878.

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