BARBADOS NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM
21st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE OF MAC Bridgetown – Barbados, October 1st, 2009
Dear colleagues and friends, On behalf of the Barbados National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Barbados) and the Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC), we extend a cordial invitation to you to attend the 21st Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC) which takes place in Bridgetown, Barbados during November 30 -December 2nd 2009. ICOM Barbados is pleased to host the meeting and conference in association with the National Art Gallery Committee (NAGC), the International Curators Forum (ICF) and the International Council of Museums (ICOM), on behalf of MAC. The theme for this year’s conference will be ‘CARIBBEAN CURATORSHIP AND NATIONAL IDENTITY’. Three symposia comprising an international panel and moderator will be convened to be engaged by you to determine the direction needed in addressing relevant issues facing museum and heritage professionals in the region. With your individual expertise and experience, we can arrive at consensus for a plan of action. As usual, the programme is packed, but with advance preparation much can be accomplished. There will be time for other social activities including receptions and tours. The following information is enclosed: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Conference theme and symposia A draft outline programme A list of hotels and rates A registration form
The registration fee for the Conference is US $75. Advance payments should be made by international money order, sent by air mail or courier (see attached Registration form). Hotel bookings should be made directly (see attached list with details). We look forward to meeting you in Barbados in November. Sincerely,
Peggy McGeary Chairperson, ICOM Barbados
Sonja Arias MAC President