Planning to re-open

We have compiled this comprehensive resource for museums and galleries planning to re-open to the public. Whilst the NSW Government has stated that museums, galleries and libraries may open as of 1 June 2020, there are still several important precautions that must be taken to ensure that staff, volunteers and visitors are COVID safe.

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ACHAA members in the lockdown

We checked in with some of the Aboriginal Arts Culture Heritage Association members to find out how they have been affected by the lockdown, and how they view the long-term effects.

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Complimentary banner ads for digital programs during COVID-19

Due to the recent magnitude of online activity by many museums and galleries throughout the state, M&G NSW is offering free banner ads on our website to promote these activities and send website visits your way.

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Make Music Day 2020 – Gallery and Museum Activations in NSW

This year, Create NSW is looking to partner with museums and galleries across NSW to celebrate Make Music Day.

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Creative Kids program goes digital

Eligible Creative Kids providers will be able to access up to $5,000 in digital adaptation grants to help them offer creative learning activities online thanks to a $1 million injection.

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How the Art Gallery of NSW is bringing its audiences #TogetherInArt

An interview with Deputy Director and Director of Collections Maud Page about the AGNSW's extensive and well-received digital program Together In Art.

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Hawkesbury Museum and Gallery collections go online

The collections of both the Hawkesbury Regional Museum and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery are now accessible online. We spoke to Rebecca Turnbull, acting Gallery and Museum Director about the project and its challenges.

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Regional Galleries transition to online during the lockdown

Across the globe, museums and galleries have raced to deliver more and more online experiences as their physical spaces remain closed. We spoke to three regional gallery directors about their online transition.

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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 for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion.

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The Overwintering Project at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery

Community involvement and inspired programming create an inventive story of engagement.

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Letter template for your local MP

We have put together a template for a letter to your local MP outlining the impact of the closures on museum finances.

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M&G NSW Update

Update on recent M&G NSW activities and Board changes following our AGM.

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Audio Description Initiatives at UTS Gallery

An interview with UTS Gallery Assistant Curator Eleanor Zeichner about the gallery's initiatives to implement accessible audio descriptions and audio-descriptive tours.

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Practical things you can do while your museum is closed due to COVID-19

Having a museum closed for an indefinite time provides an opportunity to catch up on some of those activities that can be difficult to do when a museum is open and focused on visitor needs.

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Forums website launched

In the last six months, Museums & Galleries of NSW has been exploring new ways to leverage our website to be more than a one-way vehicle for communication. The first stage of this process was the development of a Forum’s website.

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Explore Coffs Collections

The Coffs Harbour Library, Museum and Gallery team are offering the opportunity to have a sneak peek at a new online project they have been developing - Coffs Collections.

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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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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.

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Free display plinths and shelving available from Bondi Pavilion Gallery

Bondi Pavilion Gallery has a collection of timber plinths and shelving to give away.

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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.

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