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@ mima: Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

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Join us for a day of reflection and discussion around our history, the Middlesbrough Collection and the future role of museums. Participants include artist Stephen Willats, journalist Tom Crewe and figures from our past.

It is also an opportunity to visit our new exhibitions click here for more information

 

The plan for the day is as follows:

11.00am – 11.30am – Refreshments and viewing of works in exhibitions

11.30am – 12.00noon – Welcome by mima director Alistair Hudson

12.00noon – 1.00pm – The Current Landscape

A panel discussion about the current cultural landscape of Middlesbrough with guest speakers

1.00pm – 2.00pm – Join us for a free communal lunch (donations welcome)

2.00pm – 3.00pm – There will be short introductions from a number of people from the community who have contributed to selecting works for the Middlesbrough Collection

3.00pm – 3.30pm – Refreshments and time to view exhibitions

3.30pm – 4.30pm – Notes for the Future – invited speakers and artists discuss the future role of museums

4.30pm – 5.30pm – Artist Stephen Willats walking tour in Middlesbrough, part of his exhibition Human Right

5.30pm – 7.00pm – Drinks reception and talks from friends from mima’s past and present

7.00pm onwards – Music, time to talk and enjoy the event

 

Please RSVP to register attendance,  email: K.Densham@tees.ac.uk

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