Standards Call Out 2022
In 2022, we are welcoming organisations from across NSW to participate in the Standards Program, including those who have been through the program previously.
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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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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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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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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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Maintaining COVID-19 Best Practices
As almost a whole year has passed since the first COVID-19 cases were identified in Australia, people may be feeling complacent. However, it's important that museums and galleries continue to lead by example by maintaining best practices.
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Community Heritage Grants 2020 announced
A number of museums and galleries in NSW have been successful in this year’s Community Heritage Grants.
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Call Out for Volunteer Board Members – May Gibbs Nutcote
Nutcote is seeking additional board members to join its board and is especially interested in applicants with experience in the fields of children’s education, marketing and finance, although those with other experience are encouraged to apply.
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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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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
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Sustainable Collections Program making strides in Orange
A small group of dedicated volunteers have been working since 2013 on a collection documentation project.
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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.
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Nominations open for 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Nominations are now open for the 14th annual NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, one of the largest celebrations of volunteering in Australia.
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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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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.
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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.
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Practical things you can do while your museum is closed due to COVID-19
Having a museum closed for an indefinite time provides an opportunity to catch up on some of those activities that can be difficult to do when a museum is open and focused on visitor needs.
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Engaging with the void
In conjunction with UTS Gallery and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, M&G NSW is currently touring Void to eight locations across the country that will engage with the philosophy of the void explored by curator Emily McDaniel and the artists in this show by creating spaces for conversation and opportunities for education.
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