The Arts & Cultural Development Program

A new arts and cultural development program will be introduced from 2015 to replace the Arts Funding Program, Minister for...

Harvesting the Value of Tourism

On Tuesday 11 March I had the pleasure to address the 2014 Local Government NSW Tourism Conference – Harvesting the...

New Museum Director steps up

The Australian Museum has appointed its first female director since it opened its doors in 1827. Last week, Minister for...

A new home for the Tweed Regional Museum

There’s been a lot of talk about the exciting Margaret Olley Arts Centre development currently transforming the Tweed Regional Gallery....

Museum thefts make misery

Art world heists and high profile forgeries provide much fodder for great entertainment. Recall the fast-paced opening scenes in...

Finding our direction

Traditionally the museum has not been seen as a place for social engagement. Museums and galleries evolved as object-based...

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Making sense of the M&G census

During February though to May 2013, M&G NSW undertook a comprehensive census and survey of the sector, aiming to:...

New Director for ACP

Now in their 40th year, the Australian Centre for Photography (ACP) has been at the forefront of photographic discourse and...

Arts NSW Cultural Policy discussion update

Have your say: http://engage.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/nsw-acp Recently I attended a facilitated consultation session organised by Arts NSW to comment on their recently released...

Down in the shed

Last Saturday 9th November I was invited to participate in official proceedings associated with the opening of The Chaff Shed...

New leadership team to reshape Powerhouse

Newly appointed Powerhouse Museum Director Rose Hiscock has announced two key senior appointments to the Museum’s executive team; Dolla Merrillees...

Frank Howarth to depart Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is set to lose Frank Howarth PSM from the helm after a fruitful and productive ten...

NSW Government announces funding for museums

The Hon. George Souris, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts announced today that the...

New Monies: New Partnership

With new funding from the NSW Government though Arts NSW, the Regional Museum Networking Grants are a way to help a...