Significance Assessment (CCT-090610)

Wednesday 9th June 2010
10:00 am- 12:30 pm

Understand the value of the significance assessment process for communities and their collections.

Cataloguing Collections (CCT-100610)

Wednesday 9th June 2010
1:00 pm- 3:30 pm

Learn the advantages and methods of cataloguing and other essential tools in collections management.

Leadership, Women & Museums (TPD-150610)

Tuesday 15th June 2010
9:30 am- 3:30 pm

Museums and Galleries play an increasingly important role in the cultural, educational, social and economic life of Australia. The leadership of these important institutions in a changing environment is a major challenge and there are significant opportunities for women to take on leadership roles in the future. This Masterclass looks at both the practical tasks and theoretical concepts around leadership, focusing on the particular issues that face museums today.

Facilitated by Lesley Alway, Lesley's extensive experience in leadership roles including Managing Director, Sotheby's, Australia, Director of Heide Museum of Modern Art and Director of Arts Victoria, will help shape a unique learning experience for all delegates. She will be joined by guest speaker Penny Hutchinson, current Director of Arts Victoria.

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European Masters from the Städel Museum, Germany (TPD-230610)

Wednesday 23rd June 2010
3:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Discover Germany’s Städel Museum collection of ‘revolutionary’ modern European art. Please join us for an Introductory Lecture, Exhibition Viewing and a drink in association with the Art After Dark Program. This is a great opportunity to catch the NGV’s Winter Masterpiece exhibition in the company of friends and colleagues.

The Städel Museum was founded from the estate of merchant banker, Johann Friedrich Städel. Städel donated his art collection in 1815 for the establishment of an institute and an associated art school in his name. The Städel Museum is the oldest civil foundation in Germany and its permanent collection is on loan while construction work takes place. Works by French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters are included in this exhibition at NGV International with iconic Neo-Classical, Realist, Impressionist and Symbolist works, through to German Expressionist paintings and sculpture including ten works by Max Beckmann.

Exhibition Programming: 365 Days of Art (EXH-290610)

Tuesday 29th June 2010
10:00 am- 3:00 pm

Presented in partnership with NETS (Victoria), this seminar focuses on how to be creative and effective in building exhibition programs that work for internal staff and external audiences. Hear from leaders in the sector including;

• Frances Lindsay, Deputy Director, National Gallery of Victoria - Optimism and Opportunity; Planning A Successful Exhibition Program for A Major Art Museum. 2000 Days Out for A 365 Days Delivery   

• Debbie Abraham, Director, Lake Macquarie City Gallery with Donna Fernando, Contract Curator, Aboriginal Reference Group Lake Macquarie City Gallery - Practice Not Projects: Inclusive Aboriginal Programming

• Karen Quinlan, Director, Bendigo Art Gallery- Developing an Exhibition Program for Regional Audiences

• Joe Pascoe, Director, Craft Victoria- Craft Victoria: Exhibitions That Live

• Mark Themann, Coordinator, White Street Project, Frankston City Council- The Temporary Contemporary in Sub/urban Public Space

• Tim Fisher, Manager, Curatorial and Exhibition Services, The Arts Centre, Melbourne- Programming for Non-art Gallery Spaces With Touring Expectations