Indigenous Roadmap charts ambitious targets for museums and galleries
First Peoples: a roadmap for enhancing Indigenous engagement in museums and galleries was launched at last week’s AMaGA National Conference in Alice Springs.
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On the road – Regional Collections Digitisation Project
M&G NSW will soon be visiting a number of regional areas to discuss a proposed regional collection digitisation program and demonstrate the Collections and Stories prototype website.
The Art of Ageing
The NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) are calling for expressions of interest from museums, galleries and libraries in the state to host a new exhibition titled Art of Ageing 2020.
Applications open for regional museum practice workshops
The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences has announced a number of workshops designed for regional NSW collecting organisations and communities.
Preliminary schematic design for the proposed Cultural and Civic Space for Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour City Council has released a preliminary design that provides space for a central library, regional gallery, museum and council facilities.
Six design teams announced for Powerhouse Museum at Parramatta
Six international-Australian architect teams shortlisted to develop designs for the new Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta.
Visions Success for National Tour of Void
We are delighted to announce funding through the Visions of Australia program for our upcoming national tour of Void. We sat down with curator Emily McDaniel to talk about her concept for the exhibition and artists selected.
Mount Kembla Mining Heritage collection project is underway
We spoke to Collection Officer, Penny Edwell to find out more about the project and how it is progressing.
M&G NSW says farewell to Jordan Cavanough
Last week we farewelled Jordan Cavanough, who worked for just under two years as our Museum Programs and Collections Coordinator.
CIMAM 2019 Annual Conference – registration give away
In partnership with the MCA, Museums & Galleries of NSW has five registrations to give away to staff from regional galleries in NSW.
Win a Disaster Bin
Are you a regional and remote Museum, Library, Gallery, Archive or Historical Society and in need of a Disaster Recovery Bin to help in emergencies?
Applications open for digital fellowship
The State Library of NSW is calling for applications for the $30,000 DX Lab Fellowship.
International Museum Day
On May 18th, museums all around the world will come together to celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the theme is Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition
Meet our Regional Museum Advisors: Kate Gahan
Kate Gahan has recently joined the Regional Museum Advisors Program. We sat down with Kate to find out more about her, her first impressions of the program and the region.
Just Not Australian – interviews
With the exhibition Just Not Australian at Artspace, closing at the end of April, we took the opportunity to sit down with curator Talia Linz and artist Tony Albert.
New Chair for M&G NSW
Long term Board Member Ray Christison has been appointed Chair of M&G NSW.
Speakers Announced – CIMAM 2019 Annual Conference
The CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – Annual Conference will be held in Sydney in November.
Deep Revolt national tour launches
Arlo Mountford’s Deep Revolt has hit the road and launches at Shepparton Art Museum, Victoria on 18 April 2019.
Biennale of Sydney Announces New Board Members
Three new members have joined its Board of Directors: Josephine Cashman, Morry Schwartz AM and Chris Wirasinha.
SPARK – call for presenters
Do you work in or with museums? Do you have a provocative idea or a challenging project you would like to share?