Working Space 5 Bursaries Available

Museums & Galleries NSW (M&G NSW) is pleased to offer a number of bursaries for the “Working Spaces for Museum Volunteers” Conference, hosted by Museums Australia – Lachlan Chapter.  Funded through M&G NSW’s VIM Grant Program, these bursaries will contribute to registration, meals, accommodation and travel costs for the 3 day conference, to be held in Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October 2011.

The Conference aims to provide volunteers with “hands-on”practical experience in many areas of museum practise including assessing significance, the secrets of good graphic design, grant writing and exhibition display techniques.

For more information on the Conference and venue, or to receive a Registration Form please contact Bill Pigram, ph 02 6226 4894 or email apigram@ozemail.com.au

Applications for the “Working Spaces 5 for Museum Volunteers” bursaries close on Friday 5th August. To apply, follow the links to download bursary guidelines. Due to high demand, only one bursary per organisation is available.

For more information or an application form for the “Working Spaces 5” bursaries please contact Phoebe Arthur, Sector Development Coordinator, on 02 9339 9913 or email phoebea@mgnsw.org.au.

Source:  Museums & Galeries NSW - Alert!