Monash Gallery of Art (MGA) opened its doors in 1990, beginning a journey to becoming the only Australian public Gallery devoted to collecting and exhibiting photography, and with the only collection solely dedicated to Australian photography. In the early 2000s it...
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Queensland South Native Title Services – Governance Review
Queensland South Native Title Services (QSNTS) is one of Australia’s largest native title organisations and has responsibility for a region covering almost two-thirds of Queensland. QSNTS works towards the provision of native title services and enhancing the capacity...
7 Steps to Building the Perfect Arts Board
David Fishel recently sat down with Jo Pickup, ArtsHub’s Arts Feature Writer to discuss ‘building the perfect arts board’. Joined by peers Ann Tonks and Shelagh Magadza they identified seven key steps– reaffirming that a strong Board is essential to a flourishing...
Canberra Facilities Corporation
The Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) operates the Theatre Centre and Canberra Museum and Gallery, in the civic heart of Canberra, as well as historic properties elsewhere in the ACT. With substantial precinct development proposals being progressed in the CFC’s...
Development of AOTEA Quarter
Auckland Council recognised that cultural projects can drive change and development to achieve their vision for a vibrant civic centre. Overseas experience demonstrated that the co-location of arts facilities within a Quarter can act as a stimulus for this change. The...
Walsh Bay Governance Framework
Arts NSW had recently produced the vision and masterplan for Walsh Bay Precinct, which received overwhelming support from proposed resident companies. With the number of project stakeholders involved, it was important to ensure appropriate structures and sustainable...
Museum of Brisbane Charter
Museum of Brisbane is housed in the rooftop of the city’s premier civic and heritage building, City Hall. Its mission is to be recognised as a museum of national significance that is integral to preserving Brisbane’s cultural legacy and identity by inspiring...
City of Gold Coast Creative Industries
Gold Coast City Council is the largest local government area by population in Australia that is not a State Capital. Its steadily growing population is expected to reach 621,751 by 2021. With its own airport, light rail system, sports stadiums and multi-faceted arts...
WEBINAR RECORDING: Do we need a board?
About the webinar: As the board member of a not-for-profit organisation you dedicate your time – often without financial recompense. As the CEO of a not-for-profit you devote time to servicing board meetings. But what is the ‘return on investment’ of these boards? How...









