Practical skills and tools to strengthen your next grant application

Cost: Free (includes light morning tea and lunch)

Securing funding for your organisation or project is more competitive than ever. That’s why Museums & Galleries of NSW is hosting Access to Funding, a practical and engaging workshop designed especially for small and volunteer-run museums.

This free session will help you understand the broader funding landscape and give you the confidence to start or strengthen your grant applications.

Why attend?

• Gain a clearer understanding of arts and cultural funding opportunities

• Learn how to align your projects with the right grants

• Get practical tips, templates, and strategies for writing strong, competitive applications

• Speak directly with funding representatives and M&G NSW staff about your ideas

Speakers include

• Brett Adlington, CEO, Museums & Galleries of NSW

• Emily Cullen, Sector Development Manager, Museums & Galleries of NSW

• Aimee Foster, Associate Director, Program Development and Partnerships, Create NSW

More speakers to be announced soon

When: Thursday 21 May 2026, 10am – 3:30pm
Where: The Joan, Penrith, 597 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
Cost: Free (includes light morning tea and lunch)