EVENT  BACKGROUND

In 2012, three leading campaigning organisations for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles from Australia, UK and USA, joined forces and organised an International Colloquy that was held in London. The event was timed to coincide with the third anniversary of the opening of the new Acropolis Museum and the occasion of the 2012 London Olympics one month later.

The colloquy was aimed to promote an open dialogue and create further momentum for change, and was held on the 19th of June 2012, at the London Hellenic Centre. The event, which drew supporters from all corners of the globe, was jointly presented by The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles (BCRPM), The International Organizing Committee – Australia – for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles (IOC-A-RPM) and The American Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures (ACRPS).

All  lectures from the London Colloquy are available for viewing on our YouTube Channel :

http://www.youtube.com/parthenonmarblesAU

It was decided, and announced during the event, that it was the first of an annual series of conferences to be hosted by the three committees on a rotating basis.

IOC-A-RPM will be the host of the 2013 Colloquy in Sydney Australia with the support of the British and US Committees. The Australian Committee is also delighted to announce its affiliation with the Nicholson Museum (University of Sydney) and the museum’s support for the Colloquy.

The three committees believe that this event will leave a legacy and create opportunities for open discussion between all parties involved not only in relation to the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles but also to the relevance of the Parthenon Marbles and the debate surrounding it as well as the Parthenon as a structure itself and as an icon of good global citizenship.

The reunification of the Parthenon as a global icon will benefit not only the Greek people, but the world community who will be able to admire and study the narrative of the collection in its intended state.

Dennis Tritaris
Event Coordinator

EVENT FORMAT

The 2 day event with the name “Parthenon. An Icon of Global Citizenship”, will attract campaigners, scholars and supporters from around the world and will concentrate on 4 themes: 

The Colloquy's participants will also have the opportunity to be part of deliberation workshops on these themes and be part of the discussion that will result into specific recommendations towards all parties involved.

More information can be found at the Colloquy's website:

http://www.parthenonmarblesaustralia.org.au/colloquy2013

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WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP

As a Non-Profit Association we rely on the contribution of sponsors to offer the best stage for the event in terms of additional activities, such as invited speakers, invited panelists, gala dinner, and other social events. A certificate of appreciation will be presented to all sponsors and benefactors.

The funds requested will cover:

- Travel and accommodation of members of the international academic and campaign community.

- Audio visual support for the recording and online streaming of the Colloquy's proceedings

- Social and networking events that will run parallel to the Colloquy's proceedings.