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Presentation%20by%20Carina%20Hoang.pdfCarina is one of 100 women to be inducted into Western Australia's inaugural Hall of Fame in celebration of International Women's Day Centenary.Carina's Honours thesis was on the significance of memoirs to history.  She has released her first book, Boat People: Personal…See More

Paul Caporn and Kate Gregory20 November - 19 DecemberFor Tilt 2010 Paul Caporn will be dealing with the relationship between history museums and art galleries. This will be driven through a collaborative process between Caporn and Dr Kate Gregory, historian from the National Trust. The collaboration between an artist and historian will enable archival voices to be unearthed for inspiration. By mining the archive and drawing out elements of the history of the site through the installation, the…See More

Legendary storyteller Peter Kennedy presents 'ROMANCE ON THE SWAN' followed by The Charisma Brothers' with cool jazz and blues.Bring a picnic and enjoy this free event in the cool evening breeze beside Freshwater BaySunday 14 November 3pm-6pmSee More

International museum expert Ken Gorbey will discuss the possibilities for a new State owned museum in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to put forward their views on how such a project may be accomplished.

This is your last chance to see the extraordinary exhibition A Day in Pompeii in Australia.Discover how ancient Romans lived and the fascinating story of Pompeii, a city entombed in 79 A.D. following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, proudly presented by the Western Australian Museum and Eventscorp.More than 250 exquisite objects including marble sculpture, gold jewellery and delicate frescoes evoke the richness and culture of life at the height of the Roman Empire. A Day in Pompeii…See More

Michael RushFormer Director, Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, USAKeeping it real - museums and their collections?What are the responsibilities of museums and art galleries when they accept gifts?Museums and their collections, within our communities and our universities, form a vibrant and essential part of our cultural heritage, of which they are custodians and guardians. While often benefiting from great community support in periods of economic crisis they frequently come under intense…See More

Join our panel discussion exploring the implications of museums and galleries as the drivers of cultural tourism, particularly the fate of the Perth Cultural Centre.Join our MC Richard Offen the Executive Director of Heritage Perth together with panellists including Kate Lamont from Tourism WA and Board member of the Committee for Perth; Dr Diana Jones, Acting CEO of the Western Australian Museum, Dr Stefano Carboni, Director of the Art Gallery of WA and Veronica Jeffrey, Director Portfolio at…See More