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Why Cultural Facilities Matter
On the eve of Local Government Week, the most recent major research from M&G NSW was launched by the Minister...
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The muddy waters of art and money
Money and arts have long been bedfellows with patronage and partnerships going back to Renaissance times. Reports such as the...
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Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placements Announced
2014 Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placement Recipients Arts NSW congratulates the successful recipients of the 2014 Mentorship, Fellowship and Professional...
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Memorandum of good news!
Museums & Galleries of NSW has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary...
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Out Loud: Oral histories make a comeback
No, no, don’t cringe – we’re trying to break it to you slowly. Oral histories are making a comeback! So...
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At Home: Connecting to Jonathan Jones
Jonathan Jones, like other contemporary artists, works with whatever materials best communicate his needs. So far, he’s been leaning heavily on the fluorescent tube,...
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The little tank that could
To commemorate the centenary of WW1 and the raising of the 1st Light Horse (AIF) from the ranks of the...
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Retro winter fashion and wooden skis
With ski boots off for the day and life beginning to return to my feet, I head to the Thredbo...
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A pounce bag and a spray can
With the hype around the upcoming 2014 Archibald Prize, opening from 18th July at the Art Gallery of NSW, it...
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Changing spaces: Sydney’s ARIs
As we wave a sad farewell to the eminent Damien Minton Gallery who closes its doors this month, it’s reassuring...
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The Art of Connectivity
Last week along with 280 other delegates, M&G attended the Australia Council for the Arts Marketing Summit in Hobart....
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Building 3D communities
Most of the stories you read about 3D printing and Augmented Reality (AR) seem to come straight out of the...
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The 2014 Mosman Art Prize is open
One of the most prestigious and historic art prizes – the Mosman Art Prize is now calling for entries. Paintings...
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Miniature maritime worlds
Love miniature worlds but fed up with Barbie and her wardrobe? Then we have a maritime adventure for you! With...
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Significance, Standards and reCollections
In the last edition of Alert we flagged the imminent closure of CAN, the Collections Australia Network website. Since then...
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Curatorial Support Initiative grants still open
Submissions are still open for Arts NSW’s Curatorial Support Initiative (CSI) administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW. Over the past...
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New horizons in technology, education and museums
Education has always been a primary goal of museums. Education is more than school excursions and worksheets with set...
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Throw out a lifeline today!
Cultural organisations often depend on much-needed donations to survive, and as the end of the financial year approaches it’s a...
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The future of the Powerhouse’s Regional Services
Museums Australia (MA) Chapter expresses concerns about Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS/Powerhouse Museum) continued support for rural and...
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Artists fees – a recent discussion
Recently I participated in a panel discussion about artist fees on Michael Cathcart’s Radio National program, Books and Arts Daily....
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