IMA Annual Conference
2024 Irish Museums Association Annual Conference
Beyond Boundaries: The future for regional museums
23 + 24 May 2024
Beyond Boundaries: The future for regional museums
The 2024 IMA Annual Conference, Beyond Boundaries: The future for regional museums, was held in Carlow on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th of May.
Beyond Boundaries: The future for regional museums delved into the nuanced considerations involved in exploring the intersection of regional richness and national aspirations.
Regional and local museums not only serve as living testaments to their histories and cultural heritage material but also stand as symbols of inclusivity, reflecting the diversity of local cultures and celebrating their communities.
These dynamic institutions intricately shape our national cultural landscape, weaving together the rich heritage across Ireland. They are, in addition, catalysts for physical, economic, and social regeneration of the area in which they are located. However, despite their centrality to the cultural fabric of the island, the provision, funding and support of these is often haphazard and uneven. This conference aims to examine the key factors which propel and guide investment in our regional and local museums. What are the consequences of the lack of joined up thinking when it comes to museum provision in Ireland and what policies and support mechanisms are required to foster stronger partnerships among national, regional, and local museums?
Held in Carlow on occasion of the 50th anniversary of its County Museum, we sought to not only facilitate meaningful conversations that inspire concrete positive actions, but also enjoyed two days full of opportunities to connect with colleagues - from across the island and beyond - and Carlow's cultural offering.
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