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Taalmonument vier Museumdag met unieke paneelbespreking
Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM) vier op 29 Mei 2021 Internasionale Museumdag met ʼn uiters interessante paneelbespreking oor vanjaar se tema, “Die Toekoms van Museums: Herstel en Herverbeel”.
Die paneel bestaan voorlopig uit Beverley Thomas van die internasionale museumraad (ICOM), Bertdene Laubscher, bestuurder van die Togryers Museum op Ceres, Carike Heydenrych, Drakenstein Plaaslike Toerismevereniging se bemarkingsbestuurder van Paarl & Wellington Wyn en Toerisme, asook die ervare museum- en erfeniskonsultant Helen Joannides.
Gegewe die impak wat die Covid-19-pandemie wêreldwyd ook op museums gehad het, sal die klem val op hoe die instellings se aanbiedings herbedink en hul kubervoetspore uitgebrei kan word om meer inligting via die internet te versprei en sodoende meer e-besoekers te lok.
Thomas is die direkteur van die Amazwi Suid-Afrikaanse letterkundemuseum in Makhanda en het, en dien steeds, in verskillende museumorganisasies. Laubscher werk al sedert 1996 by die Togryers Museum – wat onder meer die ryke (voor)geskiedenis van Ceres belig – en is bekend om haar geesdrif vir die gemeenskap en museum. Joannides het die Western Cape Museum Educator Group in 2010 gestig waarvan sy die voorsitter is. Hierdie groep bied professionele ontwikkeling en netwerkgeleenthede aan opvoeders in museums en ander ervaringsleeromgewings.
Die unieke gesprek vind op Saterdag, 29 Mei, by die monument vanaf 10:00 tot 12:00 plaas. Koffie, tee en ligte verversings sal bedien word, en gaste sal vrae kan stel of opmerkings kan maak. Bywoning is gratis, maar weens Covid-19 word slegs 50 gaste toegelaat. Bespreek dus asseblief voortydig by Elsabé Pearce op ontvangs@taalmuseum.co.za of 021 863 0543 teen 24 Mei.
Die internasionale museumraad organiseer sedert 1977 jaarliks die Internasionale Museumdag, wat 'n unieke oomblik vir die internasionale museumgemeenskap verteenwoordig. Op hierdie dag bied die deelnemende museums skeppende gebeure en aktiwiteite, wat verband hou met die tema, aan, betrek hulle die publiek en beklemtoon die belangrikheid van die rol van museums as instellings wat die samelewing en die ontwikkeling daarvan dien. Sien www.imd.icom.museum vir meer inligting.
Vir verdere inligting oor die ATM se opwindende geleenthede, (aanlyn-)kursusse en Covid-19-protokolle, skakel 021 863 0543/4809 of besoek www.taalmonument.co.za en www.facebook.com/afrikaansetaalmonument. Jaarpermitte is beskikbaar teen R120 vir individue of R220 per gesin (tans aangebied teen ʼn 20%-afslag), wat toegang tot alle Volmaanpieknieks insluit. DIE TAALMONUMENT EN TAALMUSEUM IS OOP VIR BESOEKERS – TANS GRATIS TOEGANG VIR KINDERS ONDER 18.
Taalmonument celebrates Museum Day with unique panel discussion
The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM) celebrates International Museum Day on 29 May 2021 with an extremely interesting panel discussion on this year's theme, “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”.
The panel currently consists of Beverley Thomas of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), Bertdene Laubscher, manager of the Transport Drivers Museum in Ceres, Carike Heydenrych, Drakenstein Local Tourism Association's marketing manager of Paarl & Wellington Wine and Tourism, as well as the experienced museum and heritage consultant Helen Joannides.
Given the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has also had on museums worldwide, the emphasis will be on how the institutions’ offerings can be reimagined and their cyber footprints expanded to spread more information via the internet and thus attract more e-visitors.
Thomas is the director of the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature in Makhanda and has served, and still does, in various museum organisations. Laubscher has been working at the Transport Drivers Museum since 1996 - which highlights, among other things, the rich (pre)history of Ceres - and she is known for her enthusiasm for the community and museum. Joannides founded the Western Cape Museum Educator Group in 2010, of which she is the chair. This group provides professional development and networking opportunities to educators in museums and other experiential learning environments.
The unique talk will take place on Saturday, 29 May, at the monument from 10:00 to 12:00. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served, and guests will be able to ask questions or make comments. Attendance is free, but due to Covid-19 only 50 guests are allowed. Please book timeously with Elsabé Pearce on ontvangs@taalmuseum.co.za or 021 863 0543 by 24 May.
Every year since 1977, the International Council on Museums has organised International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. On this day, participating museums host creative events and activities related to the theme, engage with their public and highlight the importance of the role of museums as institutions that serve society and its development. See www.imd.icom.museum for more information.
For further information on these and other exciting events, (online) courses and Covid-19 protocols, call 021 863 0543/4809 or visit www.taalmonument.co.za and www.facebook.com/afrikaansetaalmonument. Year permits are available at R120 for individuals or R220 per family (currently offered at a 20% discount), which includes access to all Full Moon Picnics. THE LANGUAGE MONUMENT AND LANGUAGE MUSEUM ARE OPEN TO VISITORS – CHILDREN UNDER 18 CURRENTLY ENTER FOR FREE.