Qatar Museums, in association with the International Council of Museums - National Committee for Qatar (ICOM Qatar), the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM), and the ICOM-Arab Regional Alliance, is delighted to invite submissions of paper abstracts for an upcoming conference titled "The Future of Museums and Museology Practices in a Changing World." The conference will be held from December 1-3, 2024, at the National Museum of Qatar.
The conference aims to engage the youth in vital discussions and decision-making processes, underscoring the essential role of museums in addressing climate change and promoting diverse narratives. It will explore museology practices across the Arab region, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and educational models. Topics will include the use of new technologies, co-curation, balancing historical perspectives, and sharing intergenerational knowledge. The event aims to promote a sustainable museum sector, aligned with the United Nations Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The conference will explore several themes, including Good Practices in Museum Training and Education, which will examine diverse skill sets, educational models, and partnerships to foster a robust network of museum professionals in the region. Additionally, it will focus on Resilience and Accessibility in Museums, tackling global challenges, enhancing accessibility, and highlighting successful projects aligned with the UN’s Agenda 2030 and SDGs. Lastly, the conference will address Technology and Innovation in Museums, aiming to enrich visitor experiences through cutting-edge museum technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence.
The conference encourages participation from ICOM members, experts in museums and heritage, individuals interested in museology research, representatives from civil society, and stakeholders from the private sector to submit their abstracts.
Please submit your contribution proposal using the following link by 15th August 2024:https://bit.ly/dohamuseumconference2024
This initiative is launched in collaboration with the International Council of Museums (ICOM), an esteemed international non-governmental organization founded in 1946. ICOM is dedicated to the promotion, management, and protection of cultural and museum heritage worldwide. Representing over 44,000 museum and heritage professionals across approximately 138 countries, ICOM sets professional and ethical standards for museums while providing crucial support and guidance in management, conservation, education, and museum practices. Through its robust partnerships with both international and local organizations, ICOM plays a pivotal role in fostering international cooperation and safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
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About Qatar Museums
Qatar Museums (QM), the nation's preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves, restores, and expands the nation's cultural offerings and historical sites, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, educate and encourage environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, and amplify the voices of Qatar's people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the Museum of Islamic Art and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. Future museums include Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar, Qatar Auto Museum, Art Mill Museum and the Lusail Museum.
Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design M7, and Liwan Design Studios and Labs —that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.
Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value
through invention.
About National Museum of Qatar
The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) preserves and celebrates the history of Qatar. It engages with its present and inspires the country's ambitions for the future. The Museum, which opened in March 2019, gives voice to the country's culture and heritage through artefacts, oral histories, music, films, and artworks. The NMoQ takes the visitor on an immersive and multisensory journey of its 1.5 km thematic and chronological galleries. The iconic building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, is inspired by the desert rose and comprises of large interlocking disks of different diameters and curvatures that surround the restored historic palace of the late Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, ruler of Qatar (1913 – 1949). Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Thani serves as director.
About ICOM
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is an international non-governmental organization established in 1946, dedicated to the promotion, management, and protection of cultural and museum heritage worldwide. ICOM comprises more than 44,000 members, including museum professionals and heritage specialists from around 138 countries. The organization is committed to setting professional and ethical standards for museums, providing support and guidance in areas such as management, conservation, education, and museum practices. Through strong partnerships with international and local organizations, ICOM plays a crucial role in fostering international cooperation and safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
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