[spectre] Johannesburg's 1st conference on public art, 11-13 Nov 2011

[Andreas Broeckmann]

From: "The Trinity Session / The PREMISES" <info at onair.co.za>
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:55:18 -0500 (CDT)


Invitation to attend Johannesburg°òs 1st conference on public art

11-13 November 2011

Since 2003 the Johannesburg Development Agency 
(JDA) has commissioned 175 new public artworks 
and installed them in strategic public spaces 
across the city. This investment is to 
give effect to the City of Johannesburg°òs Public 
Art Policy (2006) requirement that up to 1 
percent of all capital expenditure should be set 
aside for public art.

Johannesburg's 1st Public Art Conference is 
intended to bring public art practitioners 
and commentators together for a discussion about 
what has been achieved through this 
investment, and what we have learnt during the 
process. At the same time we would like to 
discuss the future of public art in Johannesburg 
by considering public art trends and experiences 
in other cities, reflecting on the experience of 
public art practitioners, and exploring the views 
and opinions of those with an interest in public 
art. The intention is to create a platform for 
shared learning that will support the development 
of the public art industry in Johannesburg.

The event is convened by The Trinity Session, on 
behalf of the City of Joburg and its implementing 
agent, the Johannesburg Development Agency.

The conference programme includes:
* Registration and opening session from 16:00 on 
Friday 11 November 2011, at the Maboneng Precinct 
in the Johannesburg inner city.
* A full day conference (including breakaway 
sessions) from 9:00 to 17:30 on Saturday 
12 November 2011, at the Johannesburg Art Gallery 
in Joubert Park in the Johannesburg inner city.
* A choice of art tours from 9:00 to 13:00 on Sunday 13 November 2011.

Speakers and facilitators include artists Andries 
Botha, Sue Williamson and Faith 47, Zayd Minty of 
the Creative Cape Town Initiative, Robert Weinek 
of Africa Burn, Doung Anwar Jahangeer of DALA, 
Zen Marie of the Wits School of Arts, Lesley 
Perkes of Art At Work, Brett Bailey of Infecting 
the City, curator Roger van Wyk, Port Elizabeth 
architect Debbie Wintermeyer, and Dorelle Sapere 
from the Mandela Bay Development Agency.

Seats are limited so please confirm your 
attendance as soon as possible and by no 
later than Friday 4 November 2011

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Trinity Session: Zunelle Breytenbach 
- zc at onair.co.za / 011 022 3202 / 084 801 6533.

Registration is free of charge, so to ensure your 
place at this exciting event please 
confirm attendance by Friday 4 November 2011 via 
email to Zunelle Breytenbach at zc at onair.co.za.