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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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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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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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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Welcome message from our new CEO – Brett Adlington
An introductory welcome message from our incoming CEO, Brett Adlington.
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Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placement Program – now open
Travel and professional development opportunities for people who work or volunteer in the small-to-medium museums and galleries.
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M&G NSW’s Let’s Get Digital project receives funding from Create NSW
M&G NSW is pleased to announce that we have received funding from Create NSW, as part of their Arts Restart scheme, to undertake a new project: Let’s Get Digital. The project will fund 15 new digital projects at museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres across NSW.
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Arlo Mountford Deep Revolt – Last Chance to See
Don’t miss the unique and intriguing Arlo Mountford Deep Revolt before we bid farewell to its national tour on 5 February 2021. The exhibition showcases 15 years of Mountford’s practice with large-scale video installations, kinetic sculptures and animations and travelled to six venues across Australia.
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Brett Adlington to be Museums & Galleries of NSW new CEO
The board of Museums & Galleries of NSW is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Adlington as the Chief Executive Officer of M&G NSW.
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Audience Development Fund recipients for 2020
We are pleased to announce the funding of five projects targeting and developing new audiences, through the Audience Development Fund.
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Dobell Exhibition Grant recipient announced for 2021
We are pleased to announce Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) as the recipient of the Dobell Exhibition Grant for 2021 for their proposed exhibition Shadow Boxer.
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M&G NSW Bids Farewell to Michael Rolfe and Tamara Lavrencic
With a combined tenure of 18 years at Museums & Galleries of NSW, Michael Rolfe and Tamara Lavrencic have shaped Museums & Galleries of NSW. We thank them both for their immense contributions to our organisation and to the arts sector across NSW and beyond.
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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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2020 Small Grants Round 1 Recipients Announced
Museums & Galleries of NSW would like to congratulate all the successful applicants in the first round of the Volunteer Museum Small Grants for 2020.
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Two New Touring Exhibitions Hit the Road
M&G NSW is pleased to report that two new exhibitions - Just Not Australian and Material Sound - have started their touring programs. After many months of COVID-related gallery closures, rescheduling and logistical challenges, we are particularly proud to be able to bring high quality and thought-provoking art to regional areas across NSW and beyond.
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Complimentary banner ads for digital programs during COVID-19
Due to the recent magnitude of online activity by many museums and galleries throughout the state, M&G NSW is offering free banner ads on our website to promote these activities and send website visits your way.
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Forums website launched
In the last six months, Museums & Galleries of NSW has been exploring new ways to leverage our website to be more than a one-way vehicle for communication. The first stage of this process was the development of a Forum’s website.
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Museums & Galleries of NSW- COVID-19 – update
Federal Government call for the closure of all Museums and Galleries The latest prohibited activities and venues to apply from 25 March 2020, in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
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