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The M&G NSW Mentorship & Fellowship Grant Program provides an exciting opportunity for paid staff from regional and remote museums and galleries in NSW to access expertise and programs in state/national/international cultural institutions for the purpose of professional development.
Managed by M&G NSW and funded by Arts NSW, the program provides professional staff with an opportunity to extend their knowledge, enhance their skill levels and increase their networking base through access to the resources and staff of larger cultural institutions.
2009 Mentorship Program - Applications now open
In 2009 four placements will be offered including two Gallery Mentorships, two Museum Mentorships. The program provides professional staff with an opportunity to extend their knowledge, enhance their skill levels and increase their networking base through access to the resources and staff of larger cultural institutions or cultural institutions with a specialist area. The Mentorships are appropriate for mid-level or emerging museum and gallery personnel.
Mentorships Available:
· Gallery Mentorship - MCA Gallery Education (Bella Program)
· Gallery Mentorship - Open Gallery Mentorship
· Museum Mentorship - Australian Museum Development Unit
· Museum Mentorship - Open Museum Mentorship
Amount Available: Up to $2,500 per Mentorship
Applications close: Tuesday, 30 June 2009 [extended deadline]
Download application form here
Download supporting information here
IMPORTANT: Please contact Cath Fogarty, Manager, Professional Development Programs, M&G NSW on 9339 9903, 1800 114 311 (freecall regional NSW) or catherinef@mgnsw.org.au prior to submitting an application
2009 Fellowship Program - Applications now open
In 2009, an International Fellow will be hosted by Boston Children’s Museum in USA. This opportunity is supported by Arts NSW funding through the cultural grants program. A two week placement in Boston is available to a senior museum or gallery manager based in regional and remote NSW. The focus of the Fellowship will be educational and public programs which engage families and build communities with outcomes for children.
Fellowship funding: Up to $9,000
Fellowship dates: October - November 2009
Applications close: Tuesday, 30 June 2009 [extended deadline]
Download application form here
For further information regarding the M&G NSW Mentorships and Fellowship Program, please contact:
Catherine Fogarty
Manager, Professional Development
+61 2 9339 9903
