M&G NSW's old computers are seeking loving new owners

Is you PC some old piece of junk you need to hand crank to send an email? M&G NSW is offering their old PCS for bargain basement prices. For only $100 plus freight/transport you can own a fast, beautiful PC with an XP (Service pack 2) Operating System and Office 2003 (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel) thrown into the bargain.

Please note: Monitors are not included. First come/first served.

If interested contact Michael Huxley on finance@mgnsw.org.au or 02 93399912

First Regional Arts NSW Bulletin online for 2012

Regional Arts NSW is back in the office after a relaxing holiday break to bring you an edition jam packed with opportunities for artists and arts organizations in the form of scholarships, residencies, prizes etc.

RANSW also welcomes Eddy Harris, the new Aboriginal Arts and Enterprise Development Officer for West Darling Arts.

Read the e-bulletin here.

The Volunteer-Initiated Museum (VIM) Grant Program is now open for 2012

Museums & Galleries NSW (M&G NSW) is pleased to announce that the Volunteer-Initiated Museum (VIM) Grant Program is now open for 2012. Applications are now invited for Leg Ups – Skill Development Grants (matched funding up to $500), VIM Small Grants (funding up to $2,000) and VIM Skills Initiatives Grants (funding up to $5,000).  Leg Up Grants can be applied for year round until all funds are expended.
 
The first round of Small Grants close: Friday 20 April 2012.
 
The Guidelines for all VIM Grants can be downloaded from Museums & Galleries NSW’s website.
Contact: Phoebe Arthur, Sector Development Coordinator on 02 9339 9913, free call 1800 114 311 or phoebea@mgnsw.org.au to organise an application form.

The M&G NSW VIM Grant Program is administered by Museums & Galleries NSW and is funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.