The Silk Road Project: "Inspired by the cultural traditions of the historical Silk Road, the Silk Road Project is a catalyst promoting innovation and learning through the arts. Our vision is to connect the world’s neighbourhoods by bringing together artists and audiences around the globe." Presented at the 5th Asia-Europe Museum Network Meeting General Conference 2012, Seoul, Korea. http://asemus.museum

1. The Silk Road
 Exchange between
Europe & Asia
 Stories, histories,
geographies, religions,
cultures, spices, silks
and more
 Storytellers, heroes,
characters

2. Silk Road Project, USA
 Inspired by the cultural
traditions of the
historical Silk Road, the
Silk Road Project is a
catalyst promoting
innovation and learning
through the arts. Our
vision is to connect the
world’s neighbourhoods
by bringing together
artists and audiences
around the globe.

3. Silk Road: A Relevant Theme
 Chester Beatty diverse
collections
 How to explore the
themes in a unique
way?
 Engage with
collections & multi-
ethnic communities in
a fun, interactive way

4. Learning Zone 2008-2010
 Contacts made with
VCM, ACM Singapore,
Museum of Ethnology,
Leiden & National Folk
Museum, Seoul
 All agreed to work with
Silk Road theme and
engage schools with
collections
 Document and share

5. Benefits of Collaboration
 Peer Learning
 Sharing of
Resources
 International
Profile