Wednesday 4 January 2017

Bursaries on offer


The MGA (Tasmania) Committee, is offering two bursaries to Tasmanian members to attend the Museums Galleries Australia National Conference 2017 to be held in Brisbane from Sunday 14 – Wednesday 17 May 2017, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. 




The conference is a highlight in the national calendar for museum professionals bringing together current and future leaders and decision-makers in museums, galleries and governments from Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region. The conference will include a full program of speakers, workshops, masterclasses, social activities and tours.

The bursaries are available to members of Museums Galleries Australia working in museums and galleries within Tasmania (unpaid and paid) and cover the full registration fee ($835). To apply follow this link to the application form. 

Send your application to:
Museums Galleries Australia (Tasmania)
Attention: Belinda Cotton, Secretary
PO Box 403
LAUNCESTON   TAS   7250

Applications close on Friday 20 January 2017.

The successful applicants will be announced on Friday 3 February 2017 and notified in writing.

Note: Recipients of the Museums Galleries Australia national bursary program are not eligible to apply. For institutional members, only one person per institution may apply for funding. Successful recipients must register for the conference. 

International speakers at the Museums Galleries Australia Conference 


Colleen Dilenschneider
Chief Market Engagement Officer of a market research firm called IMPACTS which works with leaders to ensure the relevance and financial success of their visitor-serving organizations. Colleen specializes in the deployment of engagement strategies informed by proprietary data that both identify and predict trends in the market’s behavior.


Dea Birkett
Dea is creative director of Kids in Museums, the visitor-led organisation working with museums, galleries and heritage sites to make them more welcoming of children and families – in particular those who have never visited before. Dea is passionate about advocating the importance of museums in providing experiences, opportunities and ambitions to young people. The annual Kids in Museums Manifesto is the foremost family friendly audit document in the museum and arts sector. 



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