Community Workshop: Mapping social potential in community spaces

Mapping social potential in community spaces: Ethno-specific museums as intercultural places.

OPEN INVITATION

Community Workshops Sunday 11^th February & Monday 12^th February 2018.

How do you see Italian Australian culture developing and changing over time?

Co.As.It is hosting two community forums and activity sessions to help understand how ideas around identity, culture and community are expressed in everyday life. The discussion sessions will be facilitated by Katrina Lolicato, who is undertaking a PhD at Deakin University with the support of Co.As.It. staff. The relevant findings will assist Co.As.It. plan its cultural programs.

You will be asked to reflect on:

• Your own experiences as a first, second or third generation Australian;
• The kinds of issues that are important to you and your family and friends today;
• The current permanent exhibition at Co.As.It.’s Museo Italiano;
• Issues around inter-generational, inter-regional and intercultural relationships.

We are inviting anyone interested in sharing their perspective to come along. Sessions will run for approximated 2 hours. Individuals, couples and family groups of all ages welcome.

Venue: Co.As.It., 189 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC 3053.

Times:

Sunday 11^th February 2018, 11am-1pm or 2.30pm-4.30pm

Monday 12^th February 2018, 6.30pm-8pm (light refreshments served)

RSVP: Click on the desired sessions or [email protected]

For information, email Katrina at: [email protected]