Museums & Galleries of NSW

01/09/2026

2 weeks left to nominate for the IMAGinE awards
The IMAGinE Awards celebrate the outstanding work of museums, galleries, and Aboriginal cultural centres across the state. Whether it’s an exhibition, public program, partnership, or collections work, this is your opportunity to share your hard work.
https://mgnsw.org.au/sector/programs/imagine/

31/08/2026

This session explores what healthy boundaries look like in working life and why they are essential for wellbeing.

We examine different boundary styles (rigid, loose and flexible) and how our personal history shapes the way we communicate our needs.
Monday, 7 September 2026

Learn how to set, communicate, and maintain healthy boundaries at work so care, collaboration, and wellbeing stay sustainable.

28/08/2026

The Sector Census is closing
So far, we have received 228 completed responses from 450.

If your museum or gallery hasn’t participated yet, please take a moment to join us before the survey closes.
Closes 4 September
https://mgnsw.org.au/census/

26/08/2026

Burnout is more than feeling tired. In this workshop, participants take a burnout self-check and learn to recognise the emotional, physical, and behavioural signs early.

We explore the areas of life that require maintenance to prevent overload, and introduce a simple approach to meaningful, sustainable self-care that is actually doable.

The session includes a reflective Scrappy Self Care exercise and resource recommendations to support continued recovery and resilience.

Monday, 31 August 2026

Understand the early signs of burnout and learn practical ways to reduce overload and recover without adding more pressure to your life.

18/08/2026

This session unpacks why communication can be both powerful and challenging in creative and collaborative work. Support Act will look at the foundations of communication, the role of trust, and how misunderstandings form.

Participants learn to identify common sources of conflict, explore their own communication style, and practice strategies for constructive dialogue.

Build clearer, more constructive communication skills and learn how to navigate conflict without avoidance, escalation, or resentment.

14/08/2026

Museums & Galleries of NSW is seeking an Administration Support Coordinator to assist in the delivery of a range of sector programs aimed at boosting the capacity of museums and galleries across the state.

This job is with Museums & Galleries of NSW and closes on 31 August 2026.

13/08/2026

After many years of working in close collaboration, Museums & Galleries of NSW and Regional & Public Galleries of NSW have recently signed an agreement to enter into a more formal partnering arrangement.

Museums & Galleries of NSW and Regional & Public Galleries of NSW formalise partnership

06/08/2026

Support Act and Museums & Galleries of NSW are pleased to present this free online wellbeing series, designed specifically for people working across the museums and galleries sector in NSW.

These free mini online sessions are a chance to access resources and training from one of Australia’s leading mental health support agencies with specialised expertise in the creative and cultural sector.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your own wellbeing or build healthier ways of working, these sessions are designed to provide practical, evidence-informed tools you can apply both professionally and personally.

Sign up for a single session or join us over four weeks as we cover some of the most common issues people working and volunteering in our sector face.

Support Act and Museums & Galleries of NSW are pleased to present this free online wellbeing series, designed specifically for people working across the museums and galleries sector in NSW.

04/08/2026

Museums & Galleries of NSW is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for volunteer-run museums across New South Wales. The program will provide one grant of $5,000 to help a volunteer museum develop a new exhibition program.

The Libby Newell Memorial Grant Program will support a volunteer-run museum in New South Wales to develop a new exhibition.

27/07/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Dobell Exhibition Grant program is open for applications. This grant provides financial assistance for the development of new, curated visual arts exhibitions at regional and public galleries in New South Wales.

This grant aims to support high quality exhibitions that speak to a broad audience across NSW.