CoMuseum 2024
MUSEUMS AND TRUST
DECEMBER 6, EMILIOS RIADIS HALL, THESSALONIKI CONCERT HALL
PROGRAM
DECEMBER 6
12:30 – 16.30 (Eastern European Time)
12:30 – 13:00
Arrivals
13:00 – 13:30
Welcome Remarks
Salina Rico, Consul, U.S. Consulate General Thessaloniki
Vassilis Gakis, Deputy Mayor for Culture, Tourism Development, and Intermunicipal Cooperation
Christos Galilaias, Artistic Director, Thessaloniki Concert Hall
Maria Papaioannou, Head of Arts Greece & Regional Lead Museums Revisited, British Council
Dr Sophia Handaka, CoMuseum Host, Curator of World Cultures, Benaki Museums
13:30 – 14:15
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Festivals: Building trust in society exploring how festivals and public space can foster societal trust by embedding DEIA principles to celebrate diverse voices, bridge divides, and cultivate belonging.
Liam Browne, Co-Creator/Lead Artistic Partner ULYSSES European Odyssey, Ireland
Seán Doran, Co-Creator/Lead Artistic Partner ULYSSES European Odyssey, Ireland
Maria Papasotiri, Head of Thessaloniki Cinema Museum at Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Greece
Moderator
Dr Prodromos Monastiridis, Marketing Director, Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Greece
14:15 – 14:30
Online intervention
Maria Vlachou, Founding member and Executive Director, Acesso Cultura, Portugal
14:30 - 15:05
Community Engagement Initiatives: Transforming connections showcasing innovative approaches to engaging communities in co-creating cultural experiences that reflect their identities, needs, and aspirations.
Monxo López, Curator of Community Histories, Museum of the City of New York, U.S.
Latent Community, Interdisciplinary artist duo
15:05 – 15:50
Disability and Accessibility in Museums and Cultural Organizations: Shifting paradigms examining strategies to make cultural spaces more inclusive, accessible, and empowering for individuals with disabilities and collective learning
Annalisa Trasatti, Coordinator, Museo Tattile Statale Omero, Ancona, Italy
Elias Mastoras, Founder of the International Campaign “A ball for all”
Dr. Anastasia Samara, Architect, Founder of Inclusive Lines, Greece
Moderator
Angelos N. Vassos, Director «Now» Creativity Platform, Greece
15:50 – 16:20
Reflections on CoMuseum 2024: Lessons learned and emerging themes a final recap of key insights, challenges, and inspirations
Susie Wilkening, Principal and Founder, Wilkening Consulting, U.S.
Lizzy Moriarty, Independent Museum Consultant, Museum Expert, Museums Revisited, British Council, UK
16:20 – 16:30
Closing Remarks
with
Dr Sophia Handaka, CoMuseum Co-Founder and Curator of World Cultures, Benaki Museum, Greece
ORGANISED BY
IN COLLABORATION WITH
UNDER THE AUSPICES
BENAKI MUSEUM STRATEGIC PARTNER
BENAKI MUSEUM OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY SPONSOR
BENAKI MUSEUM OFFICIAL AIR CARRIER SPONSOR
SPONSOR OF NETWORKING EVENT
BENAKI MUSEUM OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION SPONSOR
BENAKI MUSEUM PERMANENT COMMUNICATION SPONSORS
