What's On?

The Exhibition as Spectacle: Research, exhibitions and community engagement

Tuesday 10 November
10.00 AM – 03.00 PM

As community engagement drives museum practice, what is the impact on research, exhibitions and the role of the exhibition team?

Speakers include:

Dr. David Hansen, Consultant Painting’s Department, Sotheby’s and former Senior Curator of Art, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Dr. Tony Birch, Lecturer, Creative Writing, University of Melbourne and Senior Curator for “Koori Voices” exhibition at Melbourne Museum’s Bunjilaka Centre

Ms Annette Welkamp, Director, Cultural Connotations

Ms Kate Phillips, Senior Curator Science Communications and Lead Curator, Science and Life exhibition Museum Victoria

Venue
Centre for Contemporary Photography
Address
404 George St
Fitzroy
Cost
Members: $50 | Non-members: $100
Type
Seminar

Careers Seminar

Friday 13 November
02.00 PM – 04.30 PM

Entering the Australian museum/gallery industry is competitive but very rewarding. This seminar will provide insight into career paths; information on regional and metropolitan opportunities; direct feedback from a panel of professionals with diverse work experience; a chance to meet people committed to the museum/gallery sector. Speakers include:

  • Jo Ely, Curator, Shepparton Art Gallery
  • Dermot Henry, Manager, Natural Science Collections, Museum Victoria
  • Dr Linda Young, Senior Lecturer, History, Heritage and Society, Deakin University
Venue
Gallery Seminar Room at Australia Post
Address
321 Exhibition Street (Enter from LaTrobe Street)
Melbourne
Cost
Members $35, Non-members $35

Tour of Churchill Island

Friday 20 November
08.30 AM – 05.00 PM

An exclusive guided tour of the historic island museum and oldest European settlement and working farm in Victoria, dating back to 1872. Includes viewing of the heritage gardens.

Venue
Meet at the Melbourne Museum
Cost
Members: $60 | Non-members: $90
Type
Tour