NEW ENGLAND NORTH WEST MUSEUMS NETWORK

Twp people hang a large framed photo on the wall in a museum

The New England North West Museums Network is co-ordinated by Arts North West and provides professional advice and skills development for museums in the region

Arts North West can support your museum to:

  • Compile feedback and case studies

  • Build volunteer networks

  • Increase visitor numbers and engagement

  • Enhance curation and collections

  • Ensure compliance in governance and record keeping

This network covers one of the largest regions in New South Wales made up by the following council areas: Armidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah Shire, Gwydir Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield Shire, Uralla Shire and Walcha Council.

If your museum is not already part of this network or you would like to find out more please contact Arts North West via office@artsnw.com.au or phone (02) 6732 4988


resources for museums

The National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries is focused on key areas of activity common to organisations that care for collections and provide collection, exhibition and program-based services to the community. The National Standards aim to support Australian museums, galleries and collecting organisations to achieve their objectives, from high-level policy, planning and stakeholder liaison, to practical everyday activities.

REGIONAL RESOURCES FROM THE POWERHOUSE

The Powerhouse has a range of resources developed specifically for regional galleries and museums. follow the links below for some resources that can assist.

Conservation Resources is a collection of information sheets to assist with all matters of conservation

Education is a collection of digital and video conference programs that provide educational opportunities for Primary and Secondary students in regional communities

Regional Museum and Gallery Information Sheets including :

Designing an Exhibition
Labelling Your Display or Exhibition
Programming for Your Museum or Gallery

Regional Webinar Series is a collection of webinars that were designed for staff and volunteers of smaller museums and the collecting sector. A 30-minute presentation with slides is followed by a 15-minute Q+A session. The webinars are free to view.

2023

Digitising Your Collection
Programming Public Events

2022

Curating a Fashion Exhibition
Making Invisible Mannequins
Artist in Conversation: Nicole Barakat
Museum Audio Visual Displays
Curating Large Objects
Copyright in Museums
Artist in Conversation: Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
Handling, Housing and Moving Objects
Artist in Conversation: Anna May Kirk
Artist in Conversation: Ebony Russell
Designing and Installing Displays

2021

Designing and Installing Displays
Critiquing Historical Collections through Contemporary Commissions
Preventative Conservation and Conservation of Hazardous Materials
Programming for Change
Visible Thinking in the Museum


SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENTS

Significance Your Best Investment
Significance Assessment Workshop


Museums and galleries NSW

 A comprehensive resource for museums and galleries planning to re-open to the public

MUSEUM PRACTICE

Making Good Museum Practice a Priority - Margot Jolly

DISASTER WORKSHOP HANDOUTS

Papers Past Handout Disaster Management Slides
Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Workbook Final
Disaster Preparedness Calendar - designed to assist cultural organisations to prepare for regional disaster impacts - printout and links to request copies