Create NSW support during COVID-19 for the arts sector
Latest update from Create NSW, Executive Director, Chris Keely to the Arts sector.
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Engaging with Museums, Galleries and Keeping Places in the Time of Social Distancing
Although most museums, galleries and Aboriginal keep places are now closed due to COVID-19, there are still many ways to engage with them. Here is a list of online resources and activities to keep your cultural curiosity piqued.
Measures announced for the Cultural and Creative Sector in the Federal Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package
Support measures will soon be available for workers and organisations in the cultural and creative sector.
Free display plinths and shelving available from Bondi Pavilion Gallery
Bondi Pavilion Gallery has a collection of timber plinths and shelving to give away.
Museums & Galleries of NSW- COVID-19 – update
Federal Government call for the closure of all Museums and Galleries
The latest prohibited activities and venues to apply from 25 March 2020, in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Potential for increased pest activity during museum closures
In response to enquiries from museums around NSW that are planning to close to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, Alex Roach, Director of Modified Atmospheres, has provided some valuable advice.
Free History Course at UTS
As part of the UTS Open and its free Taster Courses, UTS has devised a course that introduces students to the GLAM sector and historical research.
Artificial Intelligence: A Museum Planning Toolkit
A free planning toolkit to help museums develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects has been launched by The Museums + AI Network.
City of Sydney reveals new Archives & History Resources catalogue
The City of Sydney Archives has revealed its new Archives & History Resources online catalogue, featuring digital access to 450,000 items from its collection.
Gallery, Library, Archive and Museum sector peers gather for #GLAMSLAM20
On Friday 6 March, the Australian Centre for Public History, UTS hosted GLAMSLAM 2020 – “a day for those working in and with Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums.”
Talking about Stones and the Small Museum
We spoke with Sam Leah about the event recently held at the Museum of the Riverina and the complex issue of Indigenous artefacts often found in small museums.
Building Begins for Grafton Regional Gallery
The multi-million dollar expansion will double the exhibition space and include a national-standard gallery, new workshops and exhibition spaces, a new café and better storage to protect the collection.
Hyde Park Barracks reopens with a new immersive digital experience
The new personalised storytelling experience is data-driven, tracking visitors as they move around the site.
Community Heritage Grants 2020 – now open
Provides grants of up to $15,000 to community organisations such as historical societies, regional museums, archives, galleries, public libraries and Indigenous and migrant community groups.
Engaging with the void
In conjunction with UTS Gallery and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, M&G NSW is currently touring Void to eight locations across the country that will engage with the philosophy of the void explored by curator Emily McDaniel and the artists in this show by creating spaces for conversation and opportunities for education.
The MCA develops online artmaking toolkit for people living with dementia
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has launched a first-of-its-kind online toolkit specifically designed for individuals living with dementia and their support networks.
Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placement Program – now open
Provides travel and professional development opportunities for people who work or volunteer in the small-to-medium museum and gallery sector.
New Rail Museum opens in Bathurst
Showcasing local history and stories, the new Bathurst Rail Museum recently launched to the public on Saturday 22 February.
Final Cry for Relay League Tour
Angelica Mesiti’s beautiful, meditative work Relay League has come to the end of its extensive tour. Kicking off in Newcastle at The Lock Up in August 2017 and wrapping up at Benalla Art Gallery last week, the exhibition visited eight venues across NSW, QLD, WA and VIC.
Curators’ Program – Firstdraft
Firstdraft is inviting early-career curators to propose an exhibition to be staged across two galleries.