On the road – Regional Collections Digitisation Project

M&G NSW will be visiting a number of regional areas to discuss a proposed regional collection digitisation program and demonstrate the Collections and Stories prototype website.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Applications open for digital fellowship

The State Library of NSW is calling for applications for the $30,000 DX Lab Fellowship.

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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.

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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.

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New Chair for M&G NSW

Long term Board Member Ray Christison has been appointed Chair of M&G NSW.

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New findings on Cultural Activity in Australia

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released two sets findings regarding cultural activity in Australia in 2017-2018; Attendance at Selected Cultural Venues and Events and Participation in Selected Cultural Activities.

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Last Chance to register for the Standards Program 2019

We asked Mt Erin Heritage Centre about their experience participating in the program.

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Museum Firearm Permits Under Review

The Office of the NSW Minister for Police is seeking feedback on new firearms legislation in relation to museum collections.

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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.

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2019 Small Grants, Skills Development and Leg Up Grants are now open

M&G NSW is now accepting applications for Round 1 of the Volunteer Museum Grants program.

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