Titled ‘Cultural Connections ‘08’, the conference will take place on Friday 6th June 2008, at the national Piping centre, Glasgow, 9.30 – 5.30.

What’s in a Name?
Educationalists offer participation; Marketers refer to sales; Artistic Directors and Curators talk of excellence. For Tourism chiefs there is a focus on economic impact; to the Heritage sector visitors are key, while Community workers strive for access. We all share a unique advantage in that we enjoy some form of direct access to the ‘audiences’ we seek. Yet the challenge of how to attract more people and find new ways to nurture their curiosity about arts and culture remains an issue for us all.

Cultural Connections will look at what could happen to public interest in arts and culture if we extended our influence by enhancing the integration of existing networks – could we be doing more to exploit the potential of our combined impact? Or do we simply need to focus on harnessing our individual resources to encourage people to “get out more”?

No matter what your area of expertise within a creative Scotland, you must have a voice in this debate. Come prepared for a day of collaboration, interaction and inspiration.

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS ‘08 will feature…

• More than 20 guest speakers
• Question Time style debate with leaders from a number of connected sectors
• Professional and personal development sessions that will challenge attitudes and assumptions
• Fast-paced, lighthearted Pecha Kucha style ‘Chit Chat’ back by popular demand!

And to end the day
• A glittering Awards Ceremony!

For mor einformation and for details of how to book, visit: http://www.gga4arts.co.uk/news/latest.php?article=76