Bricks & Mortar: Foundations for the Future

30 / 08 / 2011 – 30 / 08 / 2011

 

Hosted in the newly opened Newcastle Museum located at Honeysuckle, Bricks and Mortar: Foundations for the Future is a one day seminar delving into the challenges and opportunities presented when developing a regional museum in an evolving environment. Delegates will come away with an appreciation for managing council and community expectations when delivering a new museum; hear a first hand account of working with a heritage space and learn how to plan for sustainable outcomes.

 

The panel discussion will present the views of a range of stakeholders experienced with recent regional cultural projects across NSW. Members of the Newcastle Museum’s development team will share their experiences of developing the brief, planning for educational engagement and how to control conditions in a heritage warehouse. These insights will be augmented by a session on planning for eco-logical success.

 

Speakers include:

  • Gavin Fry, Newcastle Museum, Director
  • Cr Allan Smith, Mayor, Dubbo City Council
  • Lesley Atkinson, Director, Community & Cultural Development Port Macquarie Hastings Council
  • Julie Baird, Acting Deputy Director, Newcastle Museum
  • Carolyn Legge, Newcastle Museum
  • Sharne Fielder, Design Institute of Australia

 

When: Tuesday, 30 August 2011,

Where: Newcastle Museum, Honeysuckle

 

Program

Registration form

 

Contact: pdc@mgnsw.org.au, or fax to (02) 9358 1852, or post to 43-51 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo 2011

Admission: $65 full price, $45 concession (Students, pensioners, museum/gallery volunteers)                 

Volunteer museums deal: Register three delegates for $100            

 

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