Victorian Collections online portal launched
An online trove of Victoria’s cultural and historical collections has been launched, connecting the public with thousands of rare and precious items to collectively tell the story of Victoria.
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Free ERCO light fittings from Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is generously offering light fittings to a new home.
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Community Heritage Grants 2020 announced
A number of museums and galleries in NSW have been successful in this year’s Community Heritage Grants.
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After a $57.5 Million Transformation, the Australian Museum Reopens to the Public
In addition to revealing 3,000sqm of new public space, the Museum announced free general entry for the public and its carbon neutral certification.
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Dobell Exhibition Grant recipient announced for 2021
We are pleased to announce Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) as the recipient of the Dobell Exhibition Grant for 2021 for their proposed exhibition Shadow Boxer.
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M&G NSW Bids Farewell to Michael Rolfe and Tamara Lavrencic
With a combined tenure of 18 years at Museums & Galleries of NSW, Michael Rolfe and Tamara Lavrencic have shaped Museums & Galleries of NSW. We thank them both for their immense contributions to our organisation and to the arts sector across NSW and beyond.
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Free Museum Plinths and Acrylic Lids from Sydney University Museums
A range of painted black, white and grey MDF plinths (many with matching acrylic lids of varying sizes) are generously on offer from the University of Sydney.
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$291 Million Boost for NSW Arts and Culture
The 2020-21 NSW Budget has committed $291 million into new initiatives designed to attract investment, support jobs and reactivate the State’s cultural venues.
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Six M&G NSW Touring Exhibitions Hit the Road
All six of M&G NSW's touring exhibitions will be on display over the coming months, including Arlo Mountford Deep Revolt; Eugenia Lim The Ambassador; Just Not Australian; Material Sound; Montages: The Full Cut 1999-2015 Tracey Moffatt and Gary Hillberg; and Void.
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Call Out for Volunteer Board Members – May Gibbs Nutcote
Nutcote is seeking additional board members to join its board and is especially interested in applicants with experience in the fields of children’s education, marketing and finance, although those with other experience are encouraged to apply.
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Chau Chak Wing Museum opens
Sydney’s newest museum opens its doors to the public on 18 November.
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Welcome Marian Simpson
We are very pleased to welcome Marian Simpson to the M&G NSW team! Marian will be working as Gallery Programs and Touring Exhibitions Coordinator whilst Olivia Welch is on maternity leave.
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Powerhouse Parramatta Project Update
Infrastructure NSW has now reviewed all submissions received for the State Significant Development Application.
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Art Gallery of NSW announces revitalisation of historic building as part of Sydney Modern Project transformation
The upgrades will restore original architectural features of the building, provide more space for art and scholarship, and enhance the visitor experience and sustainable operations.
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2020 Small Grants Round 1 Recipients Announced
Museums & Galleries of NSW would like to congratulate all the successful applicants in the first round of the Volunteer Museum Small Grants for 2020.
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The Western Sydney Powerhouse Community Alliance Launches
On Thursday 8 October, an Alliance of influential Western Sydney organisations and individuals announced their combined support of the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta.
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Small Town Queer exhibition celebrates diversity in the Tweed
Tweed Regional Museum is launching its first digital exhibition and collections project that explores the rich tapestry of Tweed's LGBTQIA+ history from the early 1900s to the present.
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Create NSW Rescue & Restart Package
Support for volunteer run community museums and galleries facing COVID-related hardship is available through the Create NSW Rescue & Restart Package.
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Safe COVID Cleaning for Collections – Webinar
Museum & Galleries of NSW partnered with International Conservation Services and Sydney Living Museums to present a webinar on the importance and risks of COVID cleaning. The expert conservation presenters covered how to approach regular and, if necessary, deep cleans of historic properties and collections.
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Two New Touring Exhibitions Hit the Road
M&G NSW is pleased to report that two new exhibitions - Just Not Australian and Material Sound - have started their touring programs. After many months of COVID-related gallery closures, rescheduling and logistical challenges, we are particularly proud to be able to bring high quality and thought-provoking art to regional areas across NSW and beyond.
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