The Incredible Feminist of Wagga Wagga – Interview
Following the launch of a new online exhibition exploring the early history of the Wagga Wagga Women's Health Centre, we spoke with Sophie Magnusson the curator of The Incredible Feminist of Wagga Wagga.
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Profile – FLENK
Video interview with FLENK, a collective of artists, educators, and digital creators who produce learning resources and programs for arts and cultural organisations to connect audiences to contemporary art and artists.
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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.
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Interview – Norman Seligman
Norman Seligman was recently awarded a Museums & Galleries of NSW Individual Achievement award at the 2021 IMAGinE awards.
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Interview – Deborah Ely
Deborah Ely was recently awarded a Museums & Galleries of NSW Individual Achievement award at the 2021 IMAGinE awards.
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Interview – Liz Ann Macgregor
Liz Ann Macgregor was recently awarded a Museums & Galleries of NSW Individual Achievement award at the 2021 IMAGinE awards.
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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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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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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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Insights into the Tarella Collection with Curator Linsi Braith
Situated in Wentworth Falls, Tarella Cottage was originally built in 1890 as a holiday cottage, and now serves as a museum and research centre for the Blue Mountains Historical Society. We interviewed curator Linsi Braith to find out more about the museum and its collection.
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Oaks Historical Society receive Australia Day award for Local Community Group of the Year
The Oaks Historical Society recently received the Australia Day Local Community Group of the Year award for their School Education Program. We spoke to Bev Batros, who coordinates the program.
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Cleverman at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, interview with Alison Williams
Summer blockbusters are a staple of major institutions and even some regional centres. So why shouldn’t Aboriginal Cultural Centres get in on the act too? Steve Miller asked Wadjar Creative Director Alison Williams of Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre what happened when she decided to stage Cleverman, based on the popular ABC-TV series.
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Interview – Craig Barker, Chau Chak Wing Museum
We recently visited the newly opened Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney and spoke with Craig Barker, Manager of Education and Public Programs.
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Welcome Marian Simpson
We are very pleased to welcome Marian Simpson to the M&G NSW team! Marian will be working as Gallery Programs and Touring Exhibitions Coordinator whilst Olivia Welch is on maternity leave.
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The Regenerate Project and Toolkit from Orange Regional Museum & Orange Regional Gallery
Delivered during COVID-19 restrictions, Regenerate was a communal creative exploration of how Australia’s bushland responds to fire. The accompanying Regenerate Toolkit was also developed to enable other public museums and galleries to create their own iterations of Regenerate.
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Museums and Galleries Re-Open After COVID-19 Closures
What were some of the difficulties and challenges re-opening after the lockdown, we spoke to a range of museums and galleries about their experience.
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Interview – Museum of Human Disease
Located at University of New South Wales in Kensington, the Museum houses over 2,500 diseased human tissues specimens.
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Behind the Scenes with Batemans Bay Heritage Museum
An interview with Myf Thompson about the extensive behind the scenes work undertaken at Batemans Bay Heritage Museum during the COVID-19 closure.
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How the Art Gallery of NSW is bringing its audiences #TogetherInArt
An interview with Deputy Director and Director of Collections Maud Page about the AGNSW's extensive and well-received digital program Together In Art.
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