Interview – Julian Bickersteth, CEO, International Conservation Services

We recently visited Julian Bickersteth at International Conservation Services to discuss their work on the flood damaged collections of Lismore Regional Gallery and Lismore Museum. As well,  we asked for his advice on what small museums and galleries should do in the face of flood and fire damage to collections.

Volunteer Museum Grants – Round 2 Now Open

We are now accepting applications for two funding opportunities from the 2022 Volunteer Museum Grant Program: Small Grants and Project Development Grants.

Capturing Oral Histories on Wilyakali Country

M&G NSW recently partnered in presenting two oral history workshops in Broken Hill as part of our Let's Get Digital initiative.

On the road with Storyplace

With the launch of the Storyplace website behind us, we had the opportunity to go on the road and meet face-to-face with some of our past and present contributing partners.

Blockbuster Art Gallery experience goes regional

Regional communities will be able to experience two major Art Gallery of NSW exhibitions thanks to funding provided through the NSW Government’s $40 million Blockbuster initiative.

NSW Museum Strategy Survey

Create NSW is surveying the museum and heritage sector to obtain your unique perspectives and insights in relation to the challenges facing the sector. We strongly encourage input from your organisation.

Giveaway – Exhibition display cases, mannequins, frames and shop fittings

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences is giving away a number showcases and other display equipment.

Call for abstracts for AICCM online webinar series

The Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) Exhibitions Special Interest Group (SIG) is planning a hybrid symposium on Exhibitions: Inclusive and Sustainable Practices to be held over several months between September and November 2022.

SPARK – call for presenters

Do you work in or with museums? Do you have a provocative idea or an interesting project you would like to share?

Display cases and exhibition equipment – give away

The Biennale of Sydney announces the Artistic Directors of the 24th Biennale of Sydney (2024)

Cosmin Costinaș and Inti Guerrero appointed as Artistic Directors of the 24th Biennale of Sydney, which will take place 9 March – 10 June 2024.

Storage and transportation crates – give away

Australian Design Centre is giving away several timber storage crates. 

Transportation and storage crates – give away

The Art Gallery of NSW is giving away a number of storage and transportation crates.

South Coast History Society use CHART funding to lure back visitors to 25 museums

Through publishing a special issue of 'Recollections', the South Coast's history magazine, visitors are being encouraged back to 25 museums in the Eden-Monaro area.

Australian Heritage Festival – register your event

The Australian Heritage Festival is looking for all things heritage. Walks, talks, exhibitions, demonstrations, fairs, lunches, open days and more to help bring heritage to life for everyone.

COVID-19 safety communication toolkit for gatherings

The Department of Customer Service has developed a communications toolkit to support councils, businesses, community groups and event organisers in encouraging COVID safe gatherings.

Flood – update on NSW flood situation

Message from Brett Adlington, CEO, Museums & Galleries of NSW

Audience Development Fund recipients for 2021

We are pleased to announce the funding of five projects targeting and developing new audiences, through the Audience Development Fund.

The Art of Video Mapping comes to Bathurst

M&G NSW and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery recently hosted a workshop with artists and arts professionals to develop their skills in video projection mapping.

Annette Pitman appointed interim Chief Executive of Create NSW

The new Chief Executive role has been created to bring together the arts and culture, screen and cultural infrastructure arms of Create NSW under a single leadership position to increase collaboration and consistency for the sector.