2012 Mentorships

 

M&G NSW Mentorships are a valuable professional development opportunity for regional museum and gallery staff to spend two weeks with the team of a metropolitan or regional institution of their choice. M&G NSW will match successful applicants with an institution and contribute up to $2,500 towards their costs, including travel, accommodation and per diems. Applicants can choose from state and national institutions or smaller, more specialised organisations, depending on their professional needs and goals.This year the following placements are on offer:

 

  • Museum Mentorship: Australian Museum,  Videoconferencing & Outreach
  • Gallery Mentorship: host institution TBA
  • Open Museum/Gallery Mentorship: Choose your own host institution

 

Amount available:  Up to $2,500  for each Mentorship

 

2012 Fellowships

 

M&G NSW’s International Fellowship Program has been designed to provide senior staff at NSW regional museums and galleries the opportunity to spend two weeks at an international institution. This year there are two Fellowships available and Arts NSW will fund each placement up to $6000.

 

  • International Gallery Fellowship: Dallas Museum of Art
  • International Museum Fellowship:  host institution TBA

 

Fellowship applicants also have the option to choose their own institution. M&G NSW staff are available to provide advice on possible placements and make contact with institutions on your behalf.

 

Amount available:  Up to $6000 for each Fellowship

 

To learn more about the program and meet the 2011 recipient, join us at our special presentation and information session on Monday 13 February, 2012.

 

Applications open: Monday, 13 February 2012

Applications close: Friday, 20 April 2012

 

Download the guidelines here

 

For further information and to be sent an application form please contact:

 

Cassie Charlton, Professional Development Coordinator

p. 02 9358 1760 or 1800 114 311 (regional areas freecall only)

e. pdc@mgnsw.org.au .

 

Archive

Julie Petersen (Mosman Art Gallery) with exhibition designers at National Gallery of Victoria discuss the Fred Williams exhibition install

Julie Petersen (Mosman Art Gallery) with exhibition designers at National Gallery of Victoria discus

Sandy Earle (Tocal Homestead) with her host at Historic Houses Trust of NSW

Sandy Earle (Tocal Homestead) with her host at Historic Houses Trust of NSW