Seminars and workshops in September 2009:
M&G NSW and the Historic Houses Trust present Artists interpreting history, a half-day seminar studying some of the engaging - and sometimes controversial results – of artists’ interventions of museum spaces and collections.
Speakers include: Caroline Mackaness, General Manager, Properties, HHT; Jude Philp, Senior Curator, Macleay Museum; and Robyn Stacey, Sydney-based contemporary artist.
Friday 4 September 2009, 2-5pm. Full details at the Museums & Galleries NSW web site.
Exploring Social Media & Online Content : a Museums Australia NSW & Powerhouse Museum Thinkspace Workshop for small museums. Learn about social media and best practice models. Consider issues such as equipment, copyright, privacy, managing user accounts, balancing personal and work time, finding help and resources. Plan a social media/online project. Create a basic blog, podcast or flickr stream content project.
Tuesday 15 September 2009. Time 930-12.30am. Check Museums & Galleries NSW.
Going the distance: planning for sustainability workshop is a back-to-basics workshop which looks at different streams of planning that are crucial for cultural organisations: business planning, strategic planning, and recruitment/succession planning. "This day is a must for all museums and galleries looking to carry their organisation into the future."
Friday, 25 September 2009. Full details at the Museums & Galleries NSW web site.
