Access to Art: Museums, Communities and Social Exclusion Groups

The international event "Access to Art: Museums, Communities and Social Exclusion Groups" focuses on how cultural and artistic creators and organizations can bring change into society. To be a community center, a museum must first become a learner and, further, a participatory organization which knows if it is part of its audience's life, stimulates interest, and strengthens the audience's emotional connection to culture. The museum's self-analysis and search for ways to communicate can offer ways for individuals facing the social exclusion to enjoy cultural values, participate in creative processes, and get to know themselves and others through art.
The International event, “Accessible Arts: Museums, Communities and Socially Excluded groups” is organised by NGO “Socialiniai meno projektai“ with the support of the European Commission and Lithuanian Council for Culture, and in a partnership with the National Gallery of Art, Nordic Council of Ministers office in Lithuania, Lithuanian Museums Association, Lithuanian Counties Association and Arts for Health at Manchester Metropolitan University.