How do these archaeological communities and their practices develop, detached and independent from those of the archaeological profession? What is the nature of knowledge production within such heritage practice communities? How do these frameworks of knowledge and practice relate to professional and academic archaeology? By exploring these issues, the conference ‘Hobby Archaeology’ aims to shift the perspective away from recurring attempts at controlling and instructing these groups towards productive strategies of dialogue and collaboration.
The call for papers is open now, offering options of both regular presentations, and lightning presentations focussing on case studies. We invite submissions up to 20 April 2024. More information here: https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/conferences/hobby-archaeology-from-citizen-science-to-heritage-practice-communities/call-for-papers/
The conference is organized by the University of Antwerp, Catholic University of Leuven, University of Bergen, Flanders Heritage and Histories.