đź“… 25th June | đź•• 6:00 PM | đź“Ť Egmont Hall at Fort St. Angelo, Birgu
Join us for the next ACMlab session focusing on Community and Cross-Sectoral Engagement, with a special look at Audience and Community Engagement and Development.
As defined by the European Commission, this is:
“a strategic, dynamic and interactive process of making the arts widely accessible. It aims at engaging individuals and communities in experiencing, enjoying, participating in and valuing the arts through various means available today.”
This session will explore how the arts can connect more deeply with communities and how cross-sectoral collaboration can enhance accessibility, relevance, and long-term impact.
Registration is required – reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/fms5tEghvNvjopvr7
Let’s shape a more inclusive and participatory cultural future together!
Speakers: Liam Gauci & Paul Portelli. The session will be moderated by Caldon Mercieca.
Liam Gauci
Liam Gauci is a Maltese historian and author, whose most recent book, Morte o Fortuna, explores the turbulent world of 18th-century Mediterranean maritime history. Formerly the Curator of the Malta Maritime Museum, Liam has collaborated extensively with international artists, curators, and institutions to bring Malta’s seafaring past to life through exhibitions, events, and historical programming. His work blends rigorous archival research with public engagement, often highlighting the lived experiences of corsairs, merchants, and mariners. Today, he serves as Senior Asset Development Manager at Heritage Malta, where he continues to shape national heritage projects that connect local narratives to global audiences.
Paul Portelli
Paul Portelli is a local actor and theatre director and a founder-member of theatre Anon. He has taken part in numerous productions, including Cherry Orchard (MADC) Candide, Metamorphoses, Dorde, La Bette, Agamemnon (all for Theatre Anon), Souterrain (WildWorks), Paul (Unifaun), Dinner, Marlene Moves (Actinghouse Productions), Bla Kondixin (Ideas Alive) as well as Island of Dreams and A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings with the well-known UK theatre company Kneehigh. He was also the artistic director of the TVM production Ghada Jisbah Ukoll. Paul has also taken part in a number of feature films including Limestone Cowboy’ and Carmen.
