AIC's 45th Annual Meeting

This workshop will focus on the ways in which we as conservators of cultural heritage include or exclude people and their perspectives, and how we may begin to actively recognize this dynamic in order to pursue a more inclusive and equitable professional practice. Through discussions led by Chicago-based activist Nikhil Trivedi, participants will explore concepts of power and privilege and how these dynamics play out in our professional relationships, including one-on-one interactions, team situations and more broadly within our institutions and/or professional work environments.  Facilitator-led conversations will explore the ways in which race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, etc. influence the power dynamics in these relationships, and identify strategies for recognizing and consciously shifting these dynamics.  The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness about inclusion and equity (or lack thereof) within our field so as to effect change in our professional practice through both short-term and long-term actions.
The workshop organizers encourage participation from conservators working in all areas of the field, including museums, universities, libraries, archives and in private practice. Pizza and drinks will be provided.