Local Government NSW votes to support the development of a museum strategy for NSW
A motion to devise a museum strategy for NSW at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference received overwhelming support.
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ACHAA Delegates Gather in Armidale for 2019 Conference
On 12-13 September, Aboriginal cultural venue managers, staff and board members gathered in Armidale for the annual NSW Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association (ACHAA) regional conference.
New appointments to Cultural Institution Boards
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has confirmed Lucy Turnbull AO and Professor Larissa Behrendt as new appointments to the Boards of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Australian Museum respectively.
Value of History Statement – Announcement
The History Councils of New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia have jointly adopted a statement about the Value of History.
A New Approach
A new report presents the big picture of the three tiers of governments arts and culture funding.
Contractor announced for Art Gallery of New South Wales expansion
Richard Crookes Constructions has been selected as the contractor for the Sydney Modern Project.
MCA report – impact of GENEXT program on young people
By Young People, for Young People: A report on the impact of GENEXT at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia.
Work to begin as Australian Museum confirms builder
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has announced Kane Constructions as the successful tenderer to develop the next stage of the Australian Museum’s $57.5 million redevelopment known as Project Discover.
The Australian Museum to close for renovation
To enable the major building works to get underway, the Australian Museum will temporarily close to the public for approximately 12 months.
First Nations’ right of reply to the 250th Anniversary of Cook
The Australian Museum is providing a platform for our First Nations communities to respond to Cook and the events of 1770.
NSW Arts Minister announces $871m for the State
In the 2019-2020 NSW Budget handed down yesterday, a 22 per cent increase in recurrent funding was announced.
Orange Regional Gallery Extension
The Orange City Council has released a video fly-through of the proposed extension to the gallery.
Albert Chapman Collection in Bathurst
Part of the Australian Museum’s Albert Chapman Mineral Collection has gone on show at Bathurst’s Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, for an extended loan period of two years.
Tamworth Regional Gallery turns 100 years old
It’s come a long way from the Tamworth Art Salon and Art Library.
Indigenous Roadmap charts ambitious targets for museums and galleries
First Peoples: a roadmap for enhancing Indigenous engagement in museums and galleries was launched at last week’s AMaGA National Conference in Alice Springs.
Preliminary schematic design for the proposed Cultural and Civic Space for Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour City Council has released a preliminary design that provides space for a central library, regional gallery, museum and council facilities.
Six design teams announced for Powerhouse Museum at Parramatta
Six international-Australian architect teams shortlisted to develop designs for the new Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta.
International Museum Day
On May 18th, museums all around the world will come together to celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the theme is Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition
Speakers Announced – CIMAM 2019 Annual Conference
The CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – Annual Conference will be held in Sydney in November.