Little high, little low \u2013 this week from the Museum of the Vernacular we bring you good news with the sad!<\/p>\n
We are happy to welcome Robyn Gibson as the Museum of the Vernacular curator. Robyn was invaluable for the Sum of the Parts<\/i> exhibition and we are sure that with Robyn\u2019s experience as a visual artist, curator and general superwoman-esque ways, she will be a real tribute to the Cultural Mapping Project. Robyn will be working alongside Ruby Watson, who will continue her role as the Peace Space Co-ordinator, to develop the Lounge<\/i> exhibition. Lounge<\/i> will be coming to you from the 17th<\/sup> of November.<\/p>\n \u2018But what about Erin?\u2019 I hear you ask. Erin Forsyth\u2019s time at the Depot as the Project Coordinator for the Cultural Mapping Project and the Museum of the Vernacular has come to an end. We are sorry to see Erin go, however, it is a great opportunity for Erin\u2019s personal artistic pursuits. Watch this space! What a pleasure to have worked with Erin on the development of the Cultural Mapping Project and in particular the exhibition Sum of the Parts. <\/i>We wish Erin all the best in her endeavors. Follow her progress at http:\/\/erinforsyth.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n No need to panic \u2013 with changes in the midst the Cultural Mapping Project will not be grinding to a halt! As well as developing Lounge,<\/i> we are working on The Cultural Mapping Project Publication<\/i> which will be a collaborative publication which documents responses to the three driving questions behind the Cultural Mapping Project:<\/p>\n \u201cWhat comprises Aotearoa New Zealand\u2019s cultural identity?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat is it about Aotearoa New Zealand and New Zealanders that sets us apart?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat is culturally significant to you as a New Zealander?\u201d<\/p>\n The publication will feature new and recorded responses to these questions with the intention of creating a community informed snapshot or cross-section of Aotearoa New Zealand\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n The Vernacular Calendar<\/i> is also a work in progress. This calendar will provide information and education about key cultural dates\/events that are significant to New Zealanders.<\/p>\n