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Gatherings: Archival and Oral Histories of Performance Research Projects with the University of Victoria highlights the vibrant performance history of the Pacific Northwest region and gathers together many of the region's leading voices in archival knowledge, performance research, and artistic practice. Events on the 21st are open to the public, but registration is required to ensure seating. Please use the Registration link on the top right.
9:00 am | Welcome | |
9:30 - 10:30 am | Opening Talk | Keynote Presenter: Gerry Lawson |
10:45- 12:15 pm | The Place of Performance in Pacific Northwest Museums Archives and Galleries |
Presenters: Katherine Bunn-Marcuse, Michelle Jacques, Lou-ann Neel, Lara Wilson Moderator: Sasha Kovacs |
12:30 - 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | |
2:15 - 3:45 pm | Approaches to Archival Practice in the Performing Arts | Presenters: Amy Bowring, Carolyne Clare, Matthew Payne, Janis La Couvée Moderator: Priyanka Chatterjee |
3:45 pm | Break | |
4:00- 5:30 pm | Performance In/As Archive | Presenters: Danette Boucher, Kathy Carbone, Lindsay Delaronde Moderator: Allana Lindgren |
Principle Funding for this project is provided by the Gatherings: Archival and Oral Histories of Performance Project. Additional support for this symposium is provided by the Royal BC Museum, University of Victoria Department of Theatre, University of Victoria Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Victoria Libraries and Archives, and University of the Fraser Valley.