Was held on Saturday 15 August 2026

National Film & Sound Archive, acton Canberra

Download ACT Region Heritage Symposium 2026 Program

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the beautiful art deco Theatrette at the National Film and Sound Archive Canberra as we celebrated how heritage is lived, loved and created through everyday life in the ACT region by exploring the themes of conviviality, creativity and care.

Conviviality: how do food and drink and community feasts and celebrations connect people, transmit culture and shape everyday heritage?

Creativity: from design to craft traditions, to contemporary art interventions that reimagine heritage for new audiences, what place does creativity play in shaping our experience of everyday heritage?

Care: how do caring relationships shape everyday heritage? This theme includes family and community histories, visitor interpretation, intergenerational knowledge, and the work of caring, for places, objects, and traditions.

Keynote Speakers

                 Dr Kate Bagnall                                           Dr Madeline Shanahan                            Ashley van den Heuvel