Australian Museums and Galleries Association Tasmania: Maritime Heritage Workshop: book now

Image by Andrew Merse from
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-16/historic-shipwreck-uncovered-by-tasmanias-storms-and-flooding/7514260

Travelling Exhibitions Workshop

Maritime Heritage Organisations of Tasmania
in conjunction with the AMMC and ANMM

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Meeting Room, QVMAG Museum at Inveresk, Launceston

Cost: $10 per person for catering.

RSVP and confirmation of payment must be made by Thursday, 4 May 2017 to John Wadsley via email: john.wadsley@maritimetas.org

Program

9.30 – 10.00 am Registration, tea and coffee

10.00 – 10.05 am WELCOME
John Wadsley, Maritime Museum of Tasmania

10.05 – 10.20 am SETTING THE SCENE
Introduction to the “Submerged: stories of Australia’s shipwrecks” project
Emily Jateff, Australian National Maritime Museum

10:20 – 11.00 am CREATING A GRAPHIC PANEL DISPLAY
Progress to date, design and writing labels
Em Blamey, Australian National Maritime Museum

11.00 – 11.20 am MORNING TEA (provided)

11.20 – 11.50 am CONSERVING AND DISPLAYING YOUR SHIPWRECK OBJECTS
Some hints from the experts on what to do and what to avoid
QVMAG staff

11.50 – 12.30 pm STATEWIDE WRAP (5 min spots)
Catching up on all the news, gossip and good stuff
Various presenters from participant organisations

12.30 – 1.15 pm LUNCH (provided)

1.15 – 3.15 pm GROUP ACTIVITY – CREATING A TRAVELLING EXHIBITION ON “SHIPWRECKS”
Bring along your favourite/significant shipwreck story to share in a group discussion
Facilitated by Em Blamey, Australian National Maritime Museum

3.15 – 3.30 pm MARITIME MUSEUMS OF AUSTRALIA PROJECT SUPPORT SCHEME (MMAPSS) GRANTS
Peter Rout, Australian National Maritime Museum

3.30 – 3.40 pm CLOSING THOUGHTS
MHOoT representative

Telephone queries to John: 0417 487 289 and/or please advise of any dietary requirements.
Please forward payment by direct bank deposit by 4 May 2017 to:
Commonwealth Bank - Maritime Museum of Tasmania; BSB: 067 000; Account: 2803 2140
Please write “MHOoT seminar” in description/reference field.

NOTE: If any organisation has difficulties in paying or getting transport, the MMT may be able to assist in covering costs and/or provide some alternative options. Please speak to John Wadsley.

About Maritime Heritage Organisations of Tasmania

The Maritime Heritage Organisations of Tasmania preserve our heritage vessels, special places and maritime collections – they are the locals you’ll meet at our lighthouses and regional maritime museums, running festivals and regattas and boat sheds and at this workshop!

Organisations associated with MHooT include: