“The activist museum” debate: with Margaret Middleton and Ben Garcia

Join us on April 20th, from 6pm to 7pm (Lisbon time) for this conversation with Margaret Middleton and Ben Garcia. Margaret is an exhibition designer and works in consultancy to promote inclusive practices in museums. Ben is Executive Director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum. The conversation will be in English and participation is free. More … Continue reading “The activist museum” debate: with Margaret Middleton and Ben Garcia

Our 10th anniversary

In 2023, Acesso Cultura celebrates its 10th anniversary. Ten years of “action, attitude and a light”, as someone who participated in our courses once told us.  The mission of Acesso Cultura is to promote access – physical, social, intellectual – to cultural participation. We work trying to contribute towards a curious and inclusive society, in … Continue reading Our 10th anniversary

Our programme for English speakers (Sep-Dec)

Here's what we have prepared for the period September - December: Online debate The activist museum: going deeper With Mike Murawksi and Emily Pringle 14 September 6.30pm WEST (Lisbon | London) - 10.30am PDT (Los Angeles) Online seminar Disability and Cultural Management With Maria Vlachou 14 and 15 October 9am-12 noon WEST (Lisbon | London) … Continue reading Our programme for English speakers (Sep-Dec)

The activist museum: going deeper, with Mike Murawski and Emily Pringle

In his book Museums as agents of social change, Mike Murawski presents the potential of museums to be “transformative spaces of human connection, care, listening and deep learning.” As he analyses concepts such as community, neutrality, justice or leadership, he challenges us to think: “What if love, above everything else, was the core value that steered … Continue reading The activist museum: going deeper, with Mike Murawski and Emily Pringle

Debate – The activist museum: going deeper, with Elaine Heumann Gurian

The second debate in the series "The activist museum: going deeper" takes place online on 1 July 2021, at 7pm CET | 1pm EDT. Our guest is Elaine Heumann Gurian. Register here Elaine's book Civilizing the Museum (which includes a number of essays under the title "The importance of 'and'" or the article "Turning the … Continue reading Debate – The activist museum: going deeper, with Elaine Heumann Gurian