At Home: Margaret and the Meehi
Margaret Adams was born on the banks of the Meehi River at Top Camp in Moree. She was one of…
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Walk the talk: Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week 2014 “Let’s walk the talk” emphasises a practical focus on action rather than idealism. The theme has a…
The building blocks of history
LEGO: Acropolis is the second in a series of LEGO creations developed by Sydney University’s Nicholson Museum. It follows on…
Chinese art re-formed
White Rabbit Gallery, with its provocative collection of contemporary Chinese art and slick gallery space, never fails to be a…
Construction approaches the finish line
The keys to Murwillumbah’s new beginning are in Judy Kean’s hands. In a ceremony in early May, the Director of…
Calleen Art Award announced
Of the 58 original paintings on display as part of the annual Cowra Regional Art Gallery exhibition, Queensland artist Naomi…
Collections make connections
Since 1977, May 18th has been a day for museums all around the world to celebrate the past year’s hard…
Ethical collections
Recently Museums Australia published a Joint Statement on Ethical Standards in Collections Development. The statement, which addresses the need for…
Reconciliation Action Plans for museums
A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a program that outlines the practical steps in building better relationships between Aboriginal and…
Moving and shaking: NER online now
If you’re looking for an exhibition to complete your annual program, bring something different, or complement your collection, then we’ve…
Phryne Fisher’s fabulous fashions
“A woman should dress first and foremost for her own pleasure” says the elegant sleuth Miss Phryne Fisher, and we…
The Broken Hill massacre
There’s a curious incident that occurred on home soil in the early months of World War I. Relevant to Anzac…
Collaborative craft reinterpreted
An iPad made from knitted wool, an iPhone screen made from embroidered sequins, and a Facebook chat conversation cross-stitched onto…
Doing it in Deni
Known locally as ‘Deni’, Deniliquin sits on the edge of the Edward River and a small branch of the Murray…
Planes with personality
With a grand procession of historical planes and modern aircraft, the Australian Aviation Museum is an enjoyable reminder of man’s…
Every renovator’s heritage dream
We all know Australia has an insatiable appetite for renovation and everything ‘home building’. While this has reached fervour pitch…
ACDP Guidelines released
Arts NSW has today released Guidelines for applications to the Arts & Cultural Development Program (ACDP), which has replaced the…
Following Dobell
Many people know that William Dobell, of the Dobell Drawing fame, was himself three times winner of the Archibald Prize….
A salty supper
Welcome to The Last Supper. A lavish array of fruit and vegetables–strawberries in bowls and citrus in segments. Filleted fish,…
Mentees go backstage at Sydney’s CIs
Regional and Sydney-based Aboriginal curators have met for the first time – with help from Museums & Galleries of NSW….