Australian Museums Conference AMaGA 2022 | Call for Abstracts

A Call for Abstracts is open for the Australian Museums and Galleries Association National Conference 2022. The conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia as well being cast virtually around the world.

HEAR. US. NOW: turning conversations into action. Over four days we’ll hear from more than 50 speakers as they share their concerns for our culture and call museums and galleries into action. AMaGA 2022 will address how global issues are impacting the Arts in Australia and consider how your local activities connect to the Indian Ocean Rim communities. Delegates are invited to amplify each other’s voice, dissect the status quo, and collaborate on new models of practice. AMaGA 2022: Hear. Us. Now. will take place 14-17 June 2022 in Boorloo Perth.

It is anticipated that over 300 delegates will attend in person from across Australia, with virtual registrations being on offer to provide greater access than ever before for international participants.

#HearUsNow powerfully affirms the urgency of this moment and the chance for action, it is a powerful statement with a sense of urgency. #HearUsNow captures the key conversations we wish to explore at the 2022 conference, building upon discussions that occurred throughout 2020 and 2021, which require urgent attention from us all.Presenters will be asked to demonstrate how their submission is relevant to one/all of the below sub-themes.:

HEAR. Explores the developments, challenges and opportunities for connecting with communities in this time.
US. Celebrates the many voices to be heard, embracing truth-telling, stewardship of culture, decolonisation and rewriting stories.
NOW. Expresses the urgency of issues such as climate change, environmental devastations and political upheavals impacting the arts, culture, and heritage.
NEXT. Encourages emerging research, career pathways, and new learning.

See Abstracts guidelines for further info on these themes.

Deadline - Call for Abstracts: 31 October 2021