The international conference is organized on the occasion of
UNESCO World Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development
(21 May) with the aim of promoting cultural diversity, creativity
and innovation through arts education and strengthening museum-to-museum
partnership among cluster countries.
Main objectives:
- Discuss the issues of safeguarding of cultural diversity through
the development of arts education;
- Analyze the prospects of museum resources for the development
of arts education;
- Share best experience and practices in the implementation of
educational programmes for different categories of museum audience;
- Discuss the value of arts education in promoting peace and cultural
understanding among young people.
The conference is organized in partnership with the State
Hermitage Museum, which, under the new phase of the Hermitage/UNESCO
Project, has been designated a centre of excellence and actively
shares the experience and expertise with other museums in Russia
and CIS countries.
Related UNESCO Website: UNESCO
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