Deadline: 15 July 2022.
Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) Training 2022 About Decolonisation In museums
Museum professionals are invited to apply to the training “Who’s afraid of decolonisation?”, organised by NEMO and hosted by the UK Museums Association, SS Great Britain and Bristol Museums. The training takes place on 16 September 2022 in Bristol, the United Kingdom.
The Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) is thrilled to invite you to apply for a training offer about
”Decolonisation in museums” hosted by the UK Museums Association (MA), SS Great Britain and Bristol Museums.
This one-day International Training Course will explore what decolonisation in museums means and will introduce you to some of the theories and practices which inform this work. It will be based in the city of Bristol in the UK, a place recently at the epicentre of the conversation between heritage, representation and the Black Lives Matter movement, providing a relevant backdrop to the issues that will be discussed.
Starting with an overview of decolonisation, the morning workshop will introduce you to the ways in which this work can be approached in a straightforward manner, while also not shying away from the inevitable controversies that it will bring. With evidence of good practice and thinking in this rich field the MA hopes to inspire you either to begin or continue your decolonisation work with confidence. The afternoon will include a behind-the-scenes tour of the M-Shed, where the statue of slaver Edward Colston which was thrown into the harbour during the BLM protests in 2020 is kept. Apply for an exciting day which will take as its premise that decolonisation is not a punitive exercise, but one that if approached wholeheartedly, will enhance your sense of a shared humanity and your museum’s relevance to a wider group of people.
Eligibility for the Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) Training 2022 About Decolonisation In museums
- NEMO members are given priority
- Selected NEMO members receive a travel grant of 500-600 Euro.
- Non members are eligible to
participate in the training for a fee
of 250 €
How To Apply
Apply until 15 July 2022.
Send your statement of motivation with your organisation’s NEMO membership proof, your role & your CV to:
[email protected]
