The Museums Australia National Conference will be held 14-17 May, 2006 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in South Brisbane. Museums Australia is the peak national professional association representing museums and galleries and the people who work in them. Museums Australia has over 1700 (institutional and individual) members and reflects the diverse interests of the sector at regional, state and federal levels. The 2006 conference theme 'Exploring Dynamics - Cities, Cultural Spaces, Communities' will examine the dynamics and priorities that exist both within and outside museum and gallery walls and will ask how these concerns are reflected in strategic thinking and programs. It will endeavour to advance discussion on key tasks of the sector:

exploring the dynamics of design, cultural spaces and collections, places and publics.

understanding the social and political drivers and the diversity of our communities.

establishing and sustaining mutually beneficial, creative and profitable collaborations with individuals and organisations. The 2006 Conference also aims to foster dialogue on the relevance of engagement with the wider world. We hope that you will join us, and other inspiring and innovative speakers from Australia and around the world, in addressing these issues, stimulating debate and providing examples of creative solutions, in what will be an educative and inspiring program. Call for papers closes Friday, 16 September 2005. For information about submitting an abstract, CLICK HERE To speak with a human, contact Kerri Laidlaw, Conference Co-ordinator, on +61 (0) 7 3215 0843, or e-mail: conference@museumsaustralia.org.au For further information, CLICK HERE