1st Working Committee Meeting

The Iset Hotel, Credit: Vyacheslav Soldatov

1st Working Committee Meeting held in Ekaterinburg, Russia, October 7 – 8

Join IBA in Ekaterinburg, Russia, for the first in-person Working Committee meeting! Lively discussions will be held with the goal of advancing IBA’s mission through the four Working Committees: Programming, Research, Policy and Finance.

The International Biennial Association will hold its first in-person Working Committee meeting in Russia this October during the Ural Industrial Biennial.

Taking place on October 7 and 8 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, members from each of the four Working Committees will meet to share, discuss and facilitate change within each of the four subject areas: Programming, Research, Policy and Finance.

Co-organized with the Ural Industrial Biennial under the theme of Mobilization and Changes: Biennial as a Resource for Territory Openness, five all-inclusive travel grants are available for IBA members from non-capital city biennials and triennials.

For those desiring to attend the meeting, please email the IBA Office at info@biennialassociation.org. Please be aware that the Visa process to gain entry to Russia may require special documents, such as an official Introductory Letter and Invitation. For the documents to be individually created, a scan of the passport identification page is needed (to be kept confidential), and it may take up to 10 days to process the official Introductory Letter and Invitation. After receiving this document, please visit the nearest Russian embassy to apply for a Visa.

Updates:

1. There is still time to join us in Russia! If you would like to join us, please email the IBA Office at info@biennialassociation.org and let us know so that we may prepare your official invitation.

2. The travel grant application (separate from the official invitation) has now closed and the selection panel is making its final decision. All applicants will be notified once the decision has been finalized.

Working Committees

The Programming committee aims to create meaningful collaborations between biennials in different formats, working on the artistic and creative aspect. It proposes a list of activities and focuses on the exchange of ideas and projects between biennials.

The Research committee focuses on information sharing between the IBA’s network of professionals, collaborating to create a comprehensive archival system in addition to collecting resources.

The Policy committee seeks new global partnerships with cultural institutions, with a focus on drafting and executing beneficial exchanges and outlining new MOUs and programs.

The Finance committee plans operational costs for the IBA while researching approaches to receive continuous expenditures. Making use of members’ fundraising experiences, the committee works to launch events for funding, cooperation and sponsorship in order to maximize potential capital for General Assemblies, Board Meetings, conferences, participation grants and other initiatives benefiting IBA members.

More Information

For more information on the Working Committees and to connect with committee members, please visit the Interactive Space on our website. Please note that membership login is required for access. If you are a member and need assistance with your login, please email us and we will gladly assist you.

To become a member, please visit our website at www.biennialassociation.org to start your application. Please contact the IBA Office with any questions you may have, at info@biennialassociation.org.