In 2010, Australia, along with Russia and New Zealand joined ASEM, the Asia-Europe meeting. But were we invited as part of Asia or Europe? Australia is a rare hybrid, we have a strong cultural empathy with Europe but our geographical location puts us in Asia. How do we maximise this potential? Can we turn Australia into a productive two-way portal between the two continents? And in the broader picture, how do we develop a cultural strategy that is international, inclusive and multi-lateral?

You are invited to a conversation.

Public Forum

Free event
Monday 30 April 2012
6:30 pm

Speakers

H.E. Mr David Daly - Ambassador and head of the delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand

H.E. Mr Patrick Renault - Ambassador to Belgium

Lesley Alway - Director, Arts Program Asialink

Introduction

David Pledger - Artistic Director, NYID

Moderator

Michael Shirrefs - Series Producer, Creative Instinct, Radio National

Venue

Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall
521 Queensberry Street
North Melbourne

Bookings

www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Artshouse/Program

or phone 03 9322 3713

European Union Centre at RMIT
Building 5, Level 2, Room 21
T:   +61 3 9925 8214
F:   +61 3 9925 8820

E: [email protected]