Inclusion in Cultural Organisations Conference

As cultural institutions, we all work in the interest of the public. But are we including the public’s voice? 

MAP’s annual, Inclusion in Cultural Organisations Conference, supported this year by the Adobe Foundation, reaffirms our dedication to fuel the conversation around inclusion and accessibility in arts and culture. This year’s conference, will focus on the theme, Community and Culture: Co-creating Spaces of Belonging, and will be held on November 15, 2024.

We will be exploring how museums and cultural organisations can build and sustain long-term, meaningful relationships with underrepresented communities. Highlights of the conference will include a keynote speech by Arman Ali, Executive Director of NCPEDP, as well as perspectives of art organisations and communities such as Aravani Art Project, Atijeevan Foundation, Design Beku, Indian Music Experience, Khoj International Artists Association, Smileys India, Vidya India, and many more. The conference will have interactive sessions facilitated by the ReReeti Foundation, whose report, Needs & Expectations of People with Disabilities in India, can be accessed here. 

This is a great opportunity to learn from the panellists, gain valuable insights, network, and share your lived experiences and perspectives in small groups. 

ISL interpretation and live captioning will be available at the conference. Additionally, the MAP Auditorium is also equipped with an induction loop and the entire museum is accessible by wheelchair. Our volunteers are available to provide any additional support you may need. But if you require any special accommodations or have any questions, please do contact us via email at access@map-india.org, or over the phone at +91 80 6933 4100. 

Join us in shaping a more inclusive future — click here to register now for the Inclusion in Cultural Organisations Conference 2024! 

Download a pdf version of the detailed schedule and speaker list by clicking on this link.

This year we have ReReeti Foundation as our conference partner:

This year’s Inclusion in Cultural Organisations conference at MAP is supported by: