Make Belfast the centre of your European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018
Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is the programme’s focus, a city and region where innovative responses to collective cultural opportunities have been evolving following a globally recognised legacy of social conflict. That has highlighted challenges that go far beyond the entire heritage sector and include:
- Contested heritage
- Communities and expert engagements
- Integrating culture and economy
- Digital implications and opportunities
- Funding and regulatory strategies
- And many more
The cultural legacy and richness on offer at our School goes far beyond addressing the outcomes from more recent ‘Troubles’, as tours, talks and celebrations will explore the international standing and relevance of that heritage, and how it can contribute to the future economy, locally, nationally and internationally.
Finally the entire programme sets our examination of the School theme in suitably European contexts – both as regards initiatives from across the UK, and more broadly. Cross-border issues and practice standards for heritage and historic places, both inside and beyond Europe’s own borders, are critical. But sharing locally – and across adjacent traditions and cultures – is recognised as the critical starting point to secure the cultural benefits of inclusive strategies.
Belfast and its environs is the perfect context focus to explore out themes, and its Russel Group University – Queens – the ideal venue for sharing thoughts and discussions.
Watch the introduction of the IHBC Annual School 2018, Belfast on the IHBC YouTube channel
See here for the School’s website.