UNESCO New Zealand

Date: Friday 21 May, 2010

Venue: Fo GuangShanNorthIsland temple, Botany Downs, Auckland

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As part of global events to celebrate the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures 2010,  the forum aims to stimulate dialogue around the unique contribution Pacific people make to the curatorial sector, in particular when working with Pacific arts, culture and communities.

Currently there are very few Pacific curators and the forum will be a first of its kind in bringing together curators, academics, artists and cultural commentators to dialogue around the issues surrounding our marginalised presence in the wider visual arts world.

The forum will focus on dialogue and action, discussing strategies to increase our presence and build depth into the understanding of what Pacific curators offer to Pacific art projects.

 A publication will be produced as a supporting resource, with content including a directory of Pacific Curators within

New Zealand. It is expected to be a valuable resource locally, regionally and internationally.