Additional funding to transform State Library of NSW
A new underground auditorium, gallery and expanded bookshop, café and foyer are some of the enhancements the NSW Government is making to the State Library of NSW.
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#MuseumWeek 2021
#MuseumWeek 2021 is a worldwide cultural event that takes place on twitter from 7 to 13 June, bringing together cultural institutions from all over the world based on the theme of creativity.
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Interview with Tegan Anthes, Museum Advisor
Tegan Anthes is part of our Museum Advisor program, which connects organisations with industry professionals. Tegan uses her expertise in conservation to assist the museums and collecting organisations within the Lithgow Local Government.
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New M&G NSW Website Launches
Since late 2020, we have been working on a new design for the website. New features include increased visuals, more accessible text, and an easy-to-use dropdown menu.
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Callout for Museums and Galleries to Add Video Content to a New App – Yesterday Stories
Yesterday Stories is an app that enables people to explore local stories and history on-the-go.
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$300K for NSW artists and arts and cultural organisations
The NSW Government has announced a new Service Needs Strategic Fund for arts, screen and cultural organisations, to meet the demand for professional development and capacity-building across the sector.
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Biennale of Sydney announces 2022 exhibition: rīvus
The first 59 participants in the Biennale of Sydney (2022) have been announced.
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Interview – Mel O’Callaghan – Centre of the Centre
With the Centre of the Centre exhibition tour about to launch at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, we visited Mel O’Callaghan at her studio to discuss her work.
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Interview with Rachel Arndt, Gallery Programs & Touring Exhibitions Manager (2010-2021)
During her tenure, Rachel has produced over 40 touring exhibitions, bringing the works of hundreds of contemporary artists to millions across Australia. We asked Rachel to reflect on the past 11 years before she departs for her new chapter.
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First Nations artists have a new home in Bourke
Bourke First Nations visual artists are flourishing with the opening of a new gallery supported by Muda Aboriginal Corporation.
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Interview with Anita Kumar, CEO of Early Start Discovery Space
Early Start Discovery Space, located at the University of Wollongong, is one of only a handful of museums in Australia dedicated to young audiences, and is the only one in the world based on a university campus. We interviewed CEO Anita Kumar to learn more.
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Six Regional NSW Hubs Funded to bring Collections to Life
Six regional areas across the State will have their collections digitally brought to life with funding, made available under the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund.
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Gallery Grants – now open
Museums & Galleries of NSW gallery grants are now open to NSW public galleries. Funding is available for newly developed exhibitions through the Dobell Exhibition Grant and support for audience engagement activities is offered through the Audience Development Fund.
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The National Trust Heritage Awards 2021 – Deadline Extended
The award celebrates outstanding practice in the field of heritage and is now in its 27th year.
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2020 Project Development and Small Grants Recipients Announced
M&G NSW would like to congratulate the successful applicants for our Project Development Grants and the second round of the Volunteer Museum Small Grants for 2020.
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Free Gallery Seating from the Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW has two wooden benches on offer for free. The benches were previously used in the Asian Galleries as seating for the public.
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Free Display Cases Available from the Australian Army Museum of NSW, Victoria Barracks
The Australian Army Museum of NSW has an array of showcases on offer for free. The showcases, which include a variety of free-standing displays of various heights and dimensions, were previously used at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park.
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Welcome message from our new CEO – Brett Adlington
An introductory welcome message from our incoming CEO, Brett Adlington.
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Shoalhaven Regional Gallery launches online collection
This new resource offers an opportunity to explore the nearly 1,000 works held by the council and discover treasures of the Gallery storeroom.
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Museums as Sites of Civil Society: Survey of cultural institutions
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Museum and Heritage Studies program are undertaking a survey of small to medium museums and galleries as part of the ongoing Museums as Sites of Civil Society project.
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