Up-coming heritage-related events, conferences, workshops and seminars around the State.
Midnight Grocer
| A lively, funny and poignant exhibition that celebrates the role of the general store in the life of communities all over Australia. This travelling exhibition has been developed by the National Trust of Queensland.
Venue: Parramatta Heritage Centre, 346 Church Street, Parramatta
Date: Until 22 August 1999
Enquiries: (02) 9683 6922
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Art Deco
| Revisit the dynamic style of Sydneys inter-war period through photography, art and some seldom seen architectural treasures. This exhibition invites viewers to look again at Art Deco.
Venue: Museum of Sydney
Date: 12 June-5 September 1999
Enquiries: (02) 9251 5988
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Inside Art Deco
| Immerse yourself for one day in the world of the Art Deco interior. This conference, presented by the Historic Houses Trust in association with the Powerhouse Museum, will look at the flourishing design energy and influence of Art Deco. Bookings essential.
Venue: Museum of Sydney, AGL Theatre
Date: 21 August 1999
Cost: Adults $45, Concession $30
Enquiries: (02) 9251 5988
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Fibro House/Opera House; Conserving mid Twentieth Century Heritage
| This two-day national conference looks at the scope of 20th century architecture, landscape and urban design, addressing the practical conservation issues now affecting these too often unappreciated but culturally significant places. Bookings essential.
Venue: Museum of Sydney
Date: 23-24 July 1999
Cost: $250
Enquiries: (02) 9692 8366
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Praising or Razing: The architectural inheritance of the twentieth century
| Elain Harwood is the Inspector of Buildings for English Heritage and a noted authority on post-war architectural history in England. She will present the keynote address for Fibro House/Opera House. Bookings essential.
Venue: Museum of Sydney
Date: 22 July 1999, 6:00 pm
Cost: Adult $15,
Concession/Conf. delegate $10
Enquiries: (02) 9692 8366
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RAIA Chapter Day
| A day tour by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter of selected 20th century heritage houses. Bookings essential.
Date: 25 July 1999
Enquiries: (02) 9356 295
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History in Heritage Works
Professional Historians Association NSW with RAIA NSW Chapter
| An all-day seminar presented by historians practising in the heritage field that will explore the role of history and historians in the assessment of cultural significance and the contributions that can be and are made by historians to the broader heritage identification and management processes in NSW and the ACT. Bookings essential.
Venue: RAIA, 'Tusculum', 3 Manning Street, Potts Point
Date: 15 September 1999
Cost: $30 PHA & RAIA members, $40 Non-members, $15 Students
Enquiries: Sue Rosen,
Tel: (02) 9876 1655
Email smr@geko.net.au
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Pacific Rim: Trade & Migration
Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology Conference
| The conference is hosted by the NSW Heritage Office, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology.
Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Date:18-21 September 1999
Cost: Full price: $240,
Member: $200, Concession: $150, Gold ticket: $300,
Session tickets also available.
Note that early-bird payments before 31st July receive a 10% discount.
Enquiries:
www.museum.wa.gov.au or www.heritage.nsw.gov.au
David Nutley,
NSW Heritage Office,
Tel: (02) 9849 9574
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| Heritage Landscapes: Understanding Place & Communities
This conference will explore the possibilities provided by the construct of landscape and its use in the practice of heritage management. It will showcase innovative ideas and emerging concepts in cultural landscape and heritage management research.
Venue: Southern Cross University,
Lismore
Date:11-12 November 1999
Enquiries:
Ms Maria Cotter, Tel: (02) 6624 5227
mcotter@scu.edu.au
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Picture Sydney: Landmarks of a New Generation
The latest in a series of international photographic projects initiated by the Getty Conservation Institute, Picture Sydney features photographs by 18 young Sydney people. Their brief was to capture on black and white film a Sydney landmark which for them conveys a sense of place. The workshops leading into the exhibition challenged young people to value their built environment and think about what places are important to them. The exhibition was funded by the NSW Heritage Office with the Department of Education and Training.
Venue: The Australian Museum
Date: 24 July-10 October 1999
Enquiries: (02) 9320 6000
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