Ethical collections
Recently Museums Australia published a Joint Statement on Ethical Standards in Collections Development. The statement, which addresses the need for...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Collaborative craft reinterpreted
An iPad made from knitted wool, an iPhone screen made from embroidered sequins, and a Facebook chat conversation cross-stitched onto...
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Doing it in Deni
Known locally as ‘Deni’, Deniliquin sits on the edge of the Edward River and a small branch of the Murray...
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Planes with personality
With a grand procession of historical planes and modern aircraft, the Australian Aviation Museum is an enjoyable reminder of man’s...
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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...
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ACDP Guidelines released
Arts NSW has today released Guidelines for applications to the Arts & Cultural Development Program (ACDP), which has replaced the...
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Following Dobell
Many people know that William Dobell, of the Dobell Drawing fame, was himself three times winner of the Archibald Prize....
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A salty supper
Welcome to The Last Supper. A lavish array of fruit and vegetables–strawberries in bowls and citrus in segments. Filleted fish,...
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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....
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The Return of the Register
If you’re looking for a pair of skilled hands to help promote exhibitions, record oral histories or conserve collections then...
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Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre under threat
After several years of speculation, in July 2013 the Federal Government advised Liverpool City Council of its intention to acquire...
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Gallery Grants seek projects to fund
Do you know what was behind Adam Norton and his exploration into the Mars-like landscapes of Broken Hill? Or how...
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Campbelltown Arts Centre never looked so good
Rum Jungle, an exhibition by one of Australia’s most prominent artists, TV Moore, recently opened at Campbelltown Arts Centre....
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M&G’s Facebook page
Did you know we have a Facebook page? Our Facebook page is a great place to find news on...
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Expand your horizons
Extended until 17 April 2014 Paid and volunteer staff talk about their placement experiences. Naomi McCarthy, Manager Education, Penrith...
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The power of merchandise
Museum shops around the world are booming. It seems none of us can resist the power of the full-colour catalogue,...
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