✨ Don't miss out on securing tickets to the AMaGA 2024 National Conference. ✨ 17 - 20 September 2024 | Ballarat | Wadawurrung Land This conference is the peak event in the museum and gallery sector professional development calendar. This conference provides a prime opportunity for Australian museum and gallery professionals to connect, share knowledge, and grow together. Get ready to be inspired at iconic venues such as Ballarat Civic Hall, The Goods Shed, Mining Exchange, The Art Gallery of Ballarat, and the Ballaarat Mechanic Institute. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gzSJZVaE
Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Canberra, ACT 5,167 followers
AMaGA is the national association and peak advocacy body representing museums and galleries.
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Australian Museums and Galleries Association Incorporated (AMaGA) is the national association and peak advocacy body representing museums and galleries. We encompass a wide and diverse range of national, state, regional and community museums, galleries, historic sites, botanic and zoological gardens, research centres, Indigenous cultural centres, and Keeping Places across Australia. All of our members are, however, linked by a shared dedication to culture, the arts, movable cultural heritage and communities, and the knowledge that Australian cultural life is a dynamic ecosystem that generates creativity and innovation and contributes to the social and economic wellbeing of the country.
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 2-10 employees
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- Canberra, ACT
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Canberra, ACT 2600, AU
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Emma Best
Museum Education and Interpretation specialist. Currently travelling around Australia
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Emily Clarke
Manager, Creative Communities at City of Casey; National Council Member Australian Museums and Galleries Association - arts and cultural sector…
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Linda Young
ICOMOS member at Australia ICOMOS
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Rebecca (Bec) Carland
Senior Curator, History of Collections at Museums Victoria
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AMaGA expresses deep sorrow at the passing of Leon Paroissien AM, a visionary who shaped Australia’s museum and gallery sector. As the founding Director of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art, Paroissien established a bold vision for presenting contemporary art from Australia and the Asia-Pacific, creating ground-breaking exhibitions and supporting artists across cultures and genres. Working closely with then MCA Chief Curator Bernice Murphy, a subsequent leader with both AMaGA and ICOM, Paroissien fostered collaborations and projects that advanced public engagement with art and cemented Australia’s role in the global arts landscape. His unwavering commitment to and intellectual engagement with the visual arts has also had a profound impact in public art, policy, and the development of museums and galleries - both nationally and internationally. The thoughts of the museum and gallery community are with Bernice and Leon's family and friends at this time.
‘It is with great sadness, the MCA acknowledges the passing of the Museum’s founding Director Leon Paroissien AM. Leon Paroissien’s legacy is immense. He was the founding Director of the MCA from 1989 – 1997, opening the building at Tallawoladah in November 1991. Alongside Chief Curator Bernice Murphy, Paroissien’s vision was to present ground-breaking exhibitions of contemporary art from Australia, the Asia Pacific region and around the world, and the first two works Paroissien and Murphy acquired for the MCA Collection were two bark paintings by John Mawurndjul AM, Nawarramulmul and Nialyod. Amongst the extraordinary exhibitions and public artworks presented at the MCA under Paroissien’s directorship were: Mapplethorpe Retrospective (1995); Louise Bourgeois (1995-6); ‘The Native Born: Objects and Representations from Ramingining, Arnhem Land (1996) which toured to Europe, South America, the United States and Taiwan; Puppy by Jeff Koons with Kaldor Public Art Projects (1995-6); Yves Klein (1997-8); ‘Marina Abramovic: objects, performance, video, sound’ (1998); Cindy Sherman: Retrospective (1999) and ‘MCA Aboriginal Art: Fine Lines: works of ornamentation and decoration by Maningrida Artists’ (1999). With Bernice Murphy, Leon also introduced Primavera: Young Australian Artists in 1992 in collaboration with Dr Edward Jackson AM and Mrs Cynthia Jackson AM, dedicated to showcasing the work of early career artists. Paroissien was also founding Director of the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council (1974–1980), appointed under Gough Whitlam as both Arts Minister and Prime Minister, Director of the fifth Biennale of Sydney (1984) and Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei. MCA Australia pays tribute to Leon Paroissien for his commitment to contemporary art in Australia and the legacy of his inspiring foundational work and we extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones, family and friends’. – MCA Director Suzanne Cotter — Images: Leon Paroissien in 1990, MCA site visit, photograph; Museum of Contemporary Art, photograph
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Congratulations to ACMI Director/CEO and AMaGA National President Seb Chan, for this thoroughly well-deserved accolade. We are so fortunate to have you steering the AMaGA ship for a little while longer. On behalf of all your friends and colleagues in the Australian museum and gallery community, thank you for enabling us to imagine possible (and dance-able!) futures for our sector, while grounding us in the present. 👏 👏 👏
Last night I was surprised and honored to receive the UNSW Alumni Award for Art and Culture! https://lnkd.in/gbHHfHZp It has been a long time, last century, since I was at university but my time at UNSW has continued to influence my work (and play) ever since. Professors Tony Vinson, Eileen Baldry AO and helen meekosha instilled a sense of justice in the work across media, organizing, design and museums that I’ve tried to do. It was also in the very first weeks of uni that I met Luke Dearnley who I’ve collaborated with for three decades on music, festivals, clubs, and events. Campus life was vital and the role of the Student Union back then cannot be underestimated. It was also a time when it was actually possible to pay rent on a student flat in Sydney from a casual job. A very big thank you, also, to everyone I’ve worked with over the years at Powerhouse Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum and to my current teams at ACMI Huge congratulations to this year’s other recipients Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, Yao May Wong, Dr Jessie Christiansen, Adjunct Professor Kieran Hynes, Chanel Contos, and Alexis George
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Hurry, there's less than 2 weeks left to share your views on the refresh of Significance 2.0: a guide to assessing the significance of collections ⏰ Your feedback will shape the development of an updated guide to best practice collection assessment. Help shape the new version – have your say by 6 October: https://lnkd.in/gxmS69da #Libraries #Archives #Museums . . . Australian Museums and Galleries Association Creative Australia National Museum of Australia National Portrait Gallery, Canberra Australian National Maritime Museum National Film and Sound Archive of Australia National Gallery of Australia National Library of Australia
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Announced at the Australian Museums and Galleries Association’s (AMAGA) National Conference, the Australian Museum (AM) was the proud recipient of two major exhibition prizes at the 2024 AMaGA Awards. The AM’s exhibitions, Her Name is Nanny Nellie and Wansolmoana were both winners across the Community Connection Awards categories, receiving recognition for “setting new standards for sensitive collections” and “introducing a groundbreaking approach to Pasifika collections”. “We are incredibly proud of the AM’s First Nations team, led by Wailwan woman and Director Laura McBride, whose team carefully navigated the complex consultation, development and delivery of these extraordinary exhibitions. We are thrilled that this work has been recognised and celebrated by our peers across the museum and gallery sector,” Kim McKay, Director and CEO of the AM said. The AM acknowledges the generosity of the communities who share their stories, wisdom and memories with us. We are privileged to learn from their important contributions. Read more https://lnkd.in/gRKvYxs7
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#AMaGA2024 has been an outstanding success, bringing together brilliant minds to connect, share insights, and shape the future of museums and galleries. By the Numbers: 🔢 - A fantastic 797 attendees: 489 joining us in person and 308 virtually. - Representing an impressive 282 organisations across all Australian states and territories, with international delegates from New Zealand, Belgium, Canada, USA, UK, India, Korea, and the Philippines. 🌏 - Hosted at 8 iconic venues, all within stunning heritage or museum spaces in Ballarat. 🏛 - 8 dynamic social events, including 3 breakfasts, 3 social evenings, 1 awards night, and a grand dinner. 🍽 - Powered by 129 expert speakers, 21 exhibitors, and 19 valued sponsors—including 4 significant local organisations. 🗣 This year’s theme, (un)Common Ground - Collisions, Convergence, Conversations, sparked engaging discussions that will shape the future of our sector. Looking forward to AMaGA 2025! Stay updated: www.amaga2025.org.au #AMaGA2024 #Museums #Galleries Video Credit: Magnetic Shots
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I help organisations craft compelling stories using digital technology and immersive experiences.
Happy to share that Murrook Culture Centre was honoured with the Virtual Canvas Award at the AMaGA Awards 2024. AMaGA's annual awards program celebrates, acknowledges, and showcases achievement within Australia's museum and gallery sector. I was delighted to join Nicole Chaffey, the Murrook curator director, and Melissa Lilley, event coordinator, in accepting this accolade. The AMaGA Awards 2024 were held at the national conference in Ballarat on Wadawurrung Country. They featured many inspiring cultural projects across Australia from diverse cultural institutions, and I congratulate all the winners. So, it was a real honour for Murrook Culture Centre to be recognised in this forum for its innovative and multi-modal delivery, the high-quality, authentic content, and the ongoing cultural engagement it facilitates for the Worimi Community as well as the broader Australian and international visitors to the beautiful Worimi Country. On behalf of Art of Multimedia team, I thank the Australian Museums and Galleries Association Judges for their consideration and Worimi LALC Board, CEO and Curator for the opportunity to co-create this wonderful project. I invite you to read more about the project here https://bit.ly/4dgpZMa and visit Murrook soon to experience the Worimi Culture and warm hospitality. #AMaGA2024 #ArtOfMultimedia #DigitalExhibitions #Storytelling #CulturalIntegrity #AboriginalNarratives #Interpretation #FirstNationsStorytelling #DigitalInterpretation #ImmersiveExperiences Photo by Magnetic Shots
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It’s a Wrap on #AMaGA2024 🎉 AMaGA 2024 has been an incredible success, and we couldn’t have done it without the collective efforts of so many wonderful people and organisations. This conference has allowed us to connect, share knowledge, and drive meaningful conversations about the future of museums and galleries exploring the conference theme (un)Common Ground - Collisions, Convergence, Conversations. A heartfelt thank you to: - Our amazing Program Committee: Anthony Camm, Michelle Fracaro, Monica Cronin, Mike Jones, Rebecca Quinn, Ethel Villafranca, PhD, and Andrew Hiskens. - A special shout-out to Michelle Fracaro, our National Conference Manager, for her outstanding work in bringing everything together. - National Network Committees and Branches who provided their vital support. We thank you for your contributions to the final day. - Ashley Robertson, Ph.D and Anne Robertson for their considerate convening of the 'Victoria in Focus' on Day 1. - All of the #AMaGA2024 Presenters who shared their knowledge thoughtfully and openly. - Our Sponsors: Ballarat City Council Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Barco Art Gallery of Ballarat The Sovereign Hill Museums Association Dexion Asia Pacific Panasonic Connect Oceania Gordon Darling Foundation National Museum of Australia ICOM Australia (International Council of Museums) Curio Australian Catholic University Australian Government Creative Australia ACMI Cartwright Douglas Foundation - Our Exhibitors: AM Quartex Axiell Group Communicating the Arts DatacomIT - The Future of History IAS Fine Art Logistics Lucidea Medeopolis IT Solutions National Library of Australia Trove Office of the Arts Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre Show Works Showfront Selecon TecArt The Collecting Bug University of South Australia zetcom Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜 - The National Office team: Lily Pedvin, Maria Pia Dunne, Debbie Milsom and James Tolhurst-Close who've been supporting the AMaGA Awards and providing administrative support for the event. - Most importantly, our Delegates—both in-person and online—who contributed to such dynamic and engaging conversations. 👏🎉 A big thank you to all the Ballarat venues that supported our conference delivery: Civic Hall, Mining Exchange, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballaarat Mechanic’s Institute, and Sovereign Hill. Thank you, Helen from Magnetic Shots, for capturing the essence of the conference. Please tag all official photography to @magenticshots 📸 Thank you to the Conlog team in particularly Samantha Hart, CEM, for turning our conference vision into a reality. We look forward to AMaGA 2025! 🙌 Keep up to date: www.amaga2025.org.au #AMaGA2024 #ThankYou Photo Credit: Magnetic Shots
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The Sovereign Hill Museums Association hosted this year's Conference Dinner. It was an incredible display of a living museum, with delegates able to pan for gold, experience historic re-enactments and explore the wider Main Street. After dinner, we gathered for AURA. It was a striking display that brought the history of Ballarat to life, combining visuals and sound to tell the stories of Bunjil, the Eureka Stockade and gold. It was a fitting end to a day of learning and reflection, leaving us with a sense of the rich history in Ballarat. This dinner was sponsored by Dexion Asia Pacific. Photo Credit: Magnetic Shots #AMaGA2024
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