TESTIMONIALS

The Museum takes a collaborative and iterative approach to working with institutions, artists, academics, change makers, the technology sector and communities to showcase, amplify and activate the collective potential of civic society to contribute to a more tolerant world.

Read what our partners have to say and get in touch to join us on our journey.

“We are constantly inspired by the ideas, imagery, imagination and actions that spill out of MFT. There is no containing the commitment that drives this team, and the way they harness technology and live exchange to build this museum without walls.

Driving discussion and action about racism and the profound impact it has on all of our lives is work that needs to be shared.

MFT helps that happen through the tools and resources they make freely available and the powerful projects they pursue. MFT's networks are every-expanding in response to the energy they generate.

CAN partners with Shaheen and her team whenever possible because we know the results will be thoughtful, respectful and brilliantly creative.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Pocket Guide" that we developed together with young people in 2018 celebrated the 70th anniversary of the UDHR. It was a fitting foundation to our ongoing collegiate relationship which keeps those 30 articles front and centre.

Now more than ever, we need to challenge old paradigms, fixed thinking and life-threatening attitudes that pander to narrow interests. It's a moment in time when more people are waking up to the sound of previously silenced voices and seeing communities across the globe rise up demanding change. CAN is proud to walk alongside MFT as they lead these critical conversations with creative action.”

June Moorhouse and Monica Kane, Community Arts Network

“The partnership between MFT and the UNAAWA has been essential in highlighting human rights issues in Western Australia.

After all, throughout history, people have used art as a form of self-expression, reflecting on their lives and experiences. Art is constantly being influenced by societal events, while also influencing them and raising awareness of social and political issues. There are countless examples of art and design that have impacted human rights with solidarity, bringing people together, to explore our shared experiences and inspire our better selves.

That is the power of art, the importance of which has been made so obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic, and which we are sure will continue to exert a force for good as we start to rebuild our economy and society.

At times like these, spaces like the Museum of Freedom and Tolerance are crucial in reminding us that we are all born free and equal in dignity and rights, and the UNAAWA looks forward to many more years of fruitful collaboration and growing an enduring partnership.”

Dr Sandy Chong, UNAAWA

“MFT has an ambitious vision to be a leader in addressing racism and discrimination through the arts, in the pursuit of broader cross-community social cohesion in Western Australia and beyond.

I have previously been involved with MFT’s cultural storytelling event, In Visible Ink and consider the role of the Museum in curating exhibitions and facilitating collaborative events and creative campaigns as important to Australia’s arts and culture landscape, particularly in helping putting marginalised voices front and centre.

MFT has a skilled and knowledgeable board of directors, and a small but agile team of professionals with commercial and creative expertise and a wide network of stakeholders.

I have every confidence that MFT will develop its suite of creative engagement programs, and COVID-19 recovery efforts in a manner that benefits the precinct and Western Australia more broadly.”

Tony Miller, Perth Festival