Fellowships, Mentorships and Volunteer Placements

Funded by Create NSW, this program provides professional development opportunities to NSW museum and gallery staff.
Grants of $7,500 and $3,500 are available for Fellowships, Mentorships and Volunteer Placements.

Fellowship Program

Provides senior staff at NSW museums and galleries the opportunity to spend two weeks at another cultural organisation.

Volunteer Placements

Volunteer staff from volunteer managed and small museums or Aboriginal cultural centres in NSW can apply for a professional skills development placement.

Mentorship Program

Mentorships are a valuable professional development opportunity for emerging and mid-level museum and gallery staff.

Why you should apply

The professional development program enables participants to extend their knowledge, enrich their skills and gain valuable experience in a range of cultural activities.

  • Build networks
  • Take on a challenge
  • Develop new skills
  • Get a new point of view
  • Expert advice
  • Master new technology
  • Improve your CV
  • Expand your knowledge

Encourage your staff to apply

Placements provide an opportunity to cultivate networks through access to the expertise and resources of different cultural organisations.

  • Build networks
  • Improve morale and up-skill staff
  • Support your staff
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing
  • Increase staff and volunteer retention
  • Benefit from expert advice
  • Get more out of staff and volunteers
  • Establish new partnerships

For more information or to discuss your application, please contact Dale Maxwell-Smith, Training & Engagement Manager
Email: dalem@mgnsw.org.au
Phone number: (02) 5663 2337

This is a Create NSW devolved funding program, administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW on behalf of the NSW Government.