IMAGinE Awards

The IMAGinE awards recognise the people who work in museums and galleries across NSW and the contribution they make.

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Online resources

Practical help and advice for almost anything you might need to do in managing a museum or gallery. Includes strategic planning, branding, collection care, exhibition development, exhibition installation and industry research.

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Exhibitions

Exhibitions managed by Museums & Galleries of NSW touring nationally.

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Jobs

Current employment opportunities in the museum & gallery sector.

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Consultants Register

A resource for regional and small organisations seeking expertise in a particular area of practice.

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Standards Program

The Standards Program is designed to assist small to medium museums and galleries to operate sustainably by assessing their practice against The National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries.

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Museum Advisors

Do you need to increase and sustain your volunteer or visitor numbers? Looking for a way to develop new ideas or build skills in your museum?

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We support museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres across NSW by developing skills, connections, funding and touring exhibitions

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Find practical help and advice for almost anything you might need to do in managing a museum or gallery. We have many printable factsheets as well as recommended external resources that demonstrate best practice.

Resources

We offer devolved grants for Volunteer Museums and Gallery grants, which are awarded to regional public galleries, art spaces and Aboriginal cultural centres.

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We offer many unique programs, including the IMAGinE Awards, Museum Advisors and Standards Program.

Programs

Currently advertised jobs in the museum and gallery sector in New South Wales.

Jobs

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Touring Exhibitions

We run the largest touring program of contemporary visual art and craft in NSW, delivering the best Australian art to regional, remote and metropolitan audiences through the comprehensive network of public galleries and museums Australia wide.

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Resources

Using QR Codes in Museums and Galleries

QR codes can be utilised for a broad range of purposes in museums and galleries including directing a user to a web page or an application, linking to audio guides, and conducting audience research. This guide provides an introduction to QR codes and how to use them.

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Exhibition Labelling

Not sure what to write on your labels? Here's a guide on what to include; how to order the information; and how to strategically place labels in exhibitions.

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Condition Reports – the Essentials

There are several different types of condition reports and many sorts of condition reporting forms. This guide outlines the essentials of creating a thorough and accurate report.

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How to Develop a Public Program

Public programs are a core way that galleries and museums engage with audiences and attract new visitors. This guide covers all aspects of designing public programs that are meaningful cultural experiences.

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