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Aug 13, 2020

Engaging with Museums, Galleries and Keeping Places in the Time of Social Distancing

Although most museums, galleries and Aboriginal keeping places are now closed due to COVID-19, there are still many ways to engage with them. Here is a list of online resources and activities to keep your cultural curiosity piqued. Last updated 14 August

Aug 10, 2020

Create NSW calls arts and cultural experts to join Artform Advisory Boards

Create NSW is calling for expressions of interest from leading arts and cultural experts across the State for appointment to the 2020/2021 Artform Advisory Boards.

Jul 24, 2020

New Home for the Australian Railway Historical Society NSW

The new home of the Australian Railway Historical Society (NSW) consolidates its archives, research space, book shop and office inside a newly renovated, light-filled space.

Jul 01, 2020

Over $650,000 delivered to arts and culture sector through COVID-19 support initiatives

The NSW Government through Create NSW is supporting 70 recipients with more than $650,000 funding as part of initiatives specifically targeted to the small to medium sized arts and cultural sector impacted by COVID-19.

May 21, 2020

Planning to re-open

We have compiled this comprehensive resource for museums and galleries planning to re-open to the public. Whilst the NSW Government has stated that museums, galleries and libraries may open as of 1 June 2020, there are still several important precautions that must be taken to ensure that staff, volunteers and visitors are COVID safe.

May 01, 2020

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 for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion.

Apr 17, 2020

Letter template for your local MP

We have put together a template for a letter to your local MP outlining the impact of the closures on museum finances.

Mar 11, 2020

Gallery, Library, Archive and Museum sector peers gather for #GLAMSLAM20

On Friday 6 March, the Australian Centre for Public History, UTS hosted GLAMSLAM 2020 – “a day for those working in and with Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums.”

Feb 28, 2020

The MCA develops online artmaking toolkit for people living with dementia

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has launched a first-of-its-kind online toolkit specifically designed for individuals living with dementia and their support networks.

Feb 04, 2020

#CapturingClimateChange – be part of the online exhibition

The Australian Museum has launched an online initiative to capture the experiences of climate change that will culminate in an online exhibition.

Jan 17, 2020

NSW fires update – Impact on Museums and Galleries

M&G NSW staff have been busy offering support and advice to museums and galleries impacted by bushfires.

Jan 17, 2020

Bushfires, a shared experience

We spoke with Deborah Ely, from Bundanon Trust, and Ray Christison, from the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park, about their respective experiences with the bushfires and what they learnt as a result.

Jan 08, 2020

Regional Stakeholder Forum 2019 – Online

Video documentation of the 2019 Regional Stakeholder Forum.

Dec 18, 2019

Moreau Kusunoki and Genton announced as designers of the new Powerhouse Parramatta

Following an international design competition with submissions from 74 team, the design collaborators Moreau Kusunoki and Genton received unanimous praise for their bold vision of criss-crossed lines and expansive light-filled spaces.

Dec 16, 2019

Chris Keely appointed Create NSW Executive Director

Chris Keely is a former media and commercial lawyer with over 20 years’ experience spanning arts and cultural policy and television.

Dec 06, 2019

Revised Boards announced for NSW Cultural Institutions

Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has confirmed nine new appointments and nine reappointments set to take effect from 2020 across NSW State Cultural Institutions.

Dec 03, 2019

LGNSW Museum Managers meet

Last week we were pleased to partner with Local Government NSW (LGNSW) to host twenty local government employed museum managers for a biannual meeting.