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Museums & Galleries Queensland

Locality: Hendra

Phone: +61 7 3059 9740

Address: 122 Gerler Rd 4011 Hendra, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.magsq.com.au

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24.01.2022 Join the online conversation and show your support by tagging your favourite museum or gallery.

24.01.2022 Conservation Seminar with Melanie Fihelly at Historic Ormiston House, Redland Coast on Thursday 15 October, 10am-12pm. Organiser of the 2020 Small Museums Conference, Historic Ormiston House, has arranged this stand-alone seminar. Topics covered in this seminar will include: - Introduction to the causes of deterioration - Understanding collection objects... - Cleaning collection objects - Protecting objects and making suitable storage supports You can register for this seminar even if you're not attending the Conference. Full details and to register: http://ormistonhouse.org.au//pre-conference-seminar-with-m

24.01.2022 Today is #AskaConservator Day! Got a question for a conservator? Post it on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag. Or join the conversations already happening.

24.01.2022 Here's a sneak peak video of M&G QLD's touring exhibition, 'Reasonable & Necessary: Prints and artist books by Artel Artists' at Redland Art Gallery. See the exhibition before it closes on 13 October 2020. Thank you to the team at Redland for posting this video to their Instagram.

21.01.2022 SERVICE OUTAGE Please note, that due to technical difficulties, M&G QLD's phone lines and internet is currently down until further notice. Staff have limited access to emails and will respond to you as soon as possible. We will update you once everything is back online. Thank you for your patience The M&G QLD team.

21.01.2022 Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery team are paddling as fast as they can! 'Safe Space' exhibition is currently being installed into their gallery space....keep watching! The show starts on Friday 27 November 2020 and will be on display to the public until 17 January 2021.

20.01.2022 In response to Stage 4 Roadmap to Easing Restrictions M&G QLD has developed a quick reference of key actions to follow regarding safe practices in your museum or gallery. For example: Maintain a safe physical distance of 1 person per 4 square metres in your venue. The 1 person per 2 square metres rule applies to outdoor areas only. See the list of key actions via our website. ... http://www.magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID=10606 See more

20.01.2022 First Nations Consultant EOI extended to the 26th May! We are looking for a First Nations consultant to work with us on the review and update of the National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries 2.0. Interested? Read more in the link below, or get in contact with us to discuss this opportunity http://magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID=10623... This project is proudly funded by The Ian Potter Foundation Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria Arts Tasmania Museums & Galleries of NSW History Trust of South Australia Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

20.01.2022 Thank you Hurstville Museum & Gallery for hosting a fabulous "USE" Curator and Artist Talk Q&A session yesterday. A digital recording of this talk will be available soon from Museums and Galleries Queensland. A special thank you to "USE" curator Lisa Bryan-Brown and jeweller/artists Elizabeth Shaw and Clare Poppi for participating and Renee Porter for hosting the session. The "USE" exhibition is on display at the Hurstville Museum and Gallery until 25 October 2020. If you are in the area do not miss out!

18.01.2022 JOB ALERT: 8 positions vacant in the QLD gallery and museum sector. Check website for more details. Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art Fireworks Gallery Outback At Isa Rockhampton Art Gallery Kingston Butter Factory Moreton Bay Regional Council http://www.magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID=7586

17.01.2022 Free Significance Assessment Workshop in Gladstone Saturday 24 October 2020, 10am-4pm at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum In this workshop, Dr Melanie Piddocke, Museum Development Officer - Central Queensland, Queensland Museum Network will share with participants how ‘significance’ is used to define the meanings and value of collection items through research and analysis.... Free to attend, so register now! http://www.magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID=10617

16.01.2022 EXHIBITION OPENING~~Dissonant Rhythms: Ross Manning Best known for his use of everyday materials, Ross Manning's exhibition features sculptures that re-purpose ...ceiling fans, fluorescent tubes and other everyday objects, to create exquisite interplay's of light and sound. A Brisbane-based artist and musician, this is Ross Manning's first ever survey exhibition. Find out more about this fascinating selection of works that harness energy, light and sound by visiting our website to plan your visit. . A travelling exhibition bought to you by Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, Museums & Galleries Queensland, with the assistance of the Queensland Government, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, and the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy. IMA Museums & Galleries Queensland Australia Council for the Arts Queensland Government IMAGE CREDIT: Bricks and Blocks, 2016, LCD TV, video camera, fluorescent lights, and mirror. Installation view, Institute of Modern Art, 2017. Photography: Carl Warner. #DubboRegion #DubboArtGallery #DubboRegionalArtGallery #DubbboArt #Culture #DubboCulture #WellingtonNSW #WellingtonNSWArt #LightArt #NSWRegionalArt #DestinationNSW #LoveNSW #RegionalNSW #NSWArtandCulture #KineticArt #Immersion #SPARC

14.01.2022 The final day to view M&G QLD's touring exhibition 'Safe Space contemporary sculpture' at Devonport Regional Gallery, TAS is Saturday 14 November 2020. If you have not seen this remarkable sculpture exhibition and you are close to Devonport, make sure you drop in to the gallery. Don’t miss out and prepare to be delighted! Image: Installation view of 'Safe Space contemporary sculpture' at Devonport Regional Gallery. Image courtesy of the gallery.

13.01.2022 M&G QLD touring exhibition, 'USE' in on display at Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery, QLD until 28 June 2021. This is the last venue of the exhibition's national tour, which started in 2019. Image: Andy Lowrie, 'Wandering Eyes, Paw, Lucky Hand and Heavy Heart' (left to right), 2017. Vitreous enamel on steel, copper, paint, sterling silver, stainless steel pin, varying sizes. Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography.

12.01.2022 Hurstville Museum & Gallery has had a busy Monday morning with a visit from artist/jeweller Helen Bird. Helen was filmed making some of her fascinating Drawing Machines for children out of recycled materials gathered by the gallery staff. M&G QLD will be sharing this film soon via out website. Helen's beautiful and unique works are featured in the "USE" exhibition which is on display until 25 October 2020.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 AMaGA Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDA)! Museum of Brisbane represented Queensland well at the awards, taking home: Winner: Brochure Level A for High Rotation Street Press Winner: Website Level A for Brisbane Art Design... Winner: Branding Level A for Brisbane Art Design Highly Commended: Multimedia Level A for New Woman Interactive Co-Winner: Poster Level A for Brisbane Art Design See more

09.01.2022 Today, M&G QLD staff had a sneak peek at the new Redcliffe Art Gallery (Moreton Bay Regional Council). Thanks to Leanne Kelly, Valkyrie Blacksmith and Hannah Williamson for a fabulous tour. The Gallery opens to the public from Saturday. Make sure you visit! Bookings are required >> https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Eve/RAG/Opening-Weekend

08.01.2022 Western Sydney University is conducting research to strengthen the evidence-base regarding the important role that the arts play in people’s lives during times of uncertainty and upheaval. To assist in this research, complete their 15 - 20 minute survey. https://surveyswesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com//SV_6rhm5yv

08.01.2022 Are you our next Training and Professional Development Manager? Check our website for more details. Applications close 21 December 2020.

06.01.2022 Art From The Margins is offering a fantastic 'Art In The Dark' workshop and tour on Saturday 28 November at their gallery in Brisbane. Art In The Dark is an experiential workshop created by artist Katrin Terton in collaboration with blind art enthusiast Geoff Munck, who developed a unique technique that harnesses the power of language to enable both the blind and sighted to enjoy a comparable experience of visual culture. Participants will experience creative processes such a...s blind contour drawing, clay sculpting without sight and creative responses to sounds. The workshop also incorporates a gallery walk, providing an audience experience of selected artworks seen through the eyes of the blind. See all the details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-art-in-the-dark-ticke Spaces are limited, so book in quick! Image courtesy of Art From The Margins.

05.01.2022 USE Lunchtime Curator and Artist Talk Q&A Thursday 8 October 2020, 12.30-1.30pm AEST Online and free Do you love jewellery and would like to know more about curating and developing works for an exhibition? ... You are invited to listen in to a conversation with Lisa Bryan-Brown, 'USE' exhibition Curator and exhibition jewellers Elizabeth Shaw and Clare Poppi. This session will be facilitated by Renee Porter, Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s Curator. Register now: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//USE-exhibition-Luncht Image: Clare Poppi 'Seed Bomb Necklace' 2018. Sterling silver, hemp, clay, compost, seeds, string. Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography JMGA Qld

05.01.2022 JOB ALERT: 9 positions vacant in the QLD gallery and museum sector. Check website for more details. Queensland Museum Noosa Shire Council Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art Central Highlands Regional Council Museum of Tropical Queensland Arts Queensland Fraser Coast Regional Council Home of the Arts http://www.magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID=7586

05.01.2022 NAIDOC Week starts this Sunday! The annual event celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. See what NAIDOC Week events are happening near you and get involved. www.naidoc.org.au 2020 NAIDOC Week poster, ‘Shape of Land’, was designed by Noongar and Saibai Islander artist Tyrown Waigana.... #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

02.01.2022 Happy International Museum Day! Today Tara and Leisha had a site visit at the new Home of the Arts in planning for Building Creative Places seminar. What an amazing new art museum, collection and exhibitions!!... #IMD2021 #solidgold

01.01.2022 Free Workshop - Behind the webcam, in front of the camera Throughout COVID-19 and during the period of isolation and lockdown, the Applied Creativity team at State Library delivered enhanced public programming to remote communities involving a hands-on element. If you work in the GLAM sector, you're invited to attend to hear what SLQ have learned and get involved in the discussion. They will talk about the types of considerations you might explore when planning something like... this and give you the tips and tricks to confidently deliver online activities in your own community. Connect with your colleagues, ask questions and share what you’ve learned over the past months! https://www.slq.qld.gov.au//delivering-online-engagements-

01.01.2022 Don't miss 'Reasonable & Necessary: Prints and artist books by Artel Artists' at Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba on display until 13 October 2020.