This is an Arts NSW devolved funding program,
administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW
on behalf of the NSW Government
Mentorship, Fellowship and Volunteer Placement Program
2015 Fellowship Program Guidelines
Amount Available:
Closing Date:
2 Fellowships available; up to $6,000 per placement
Wednesday 1 April 2015
The Fellowship Program is an Arts NSW devolved funding program, administered by Museums and
Galleries of NSW on behalf of the NSW Government.
Purpose of program
This professional development program provides museum and gallery staff with an opportunity to
extend their knowledge, enrich their skills and cultivate their networks through access to the
expertise and resources of international cultural organisations.
The Fellowship Program is open to paid staff from public museums and galleries throughout NSW.
This competitive fellowship program is appropriate for senior museum and gallery professionals with
considerable professional experience.
M&G NSW has arranged placements in several leading international organisations (details below)
and is interested in strengthening relationships in Asia. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of
these placements or can select their own host organisation/s. M&G NSW can provide advice if you
choose your own host/s. and can make contact with relevant organisations your behalf
Fellowships available in 2015
Museum Fellowship: Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) reopened at Pier 8, Victoria Harbour in February 2013. The
museum contains 15 galleries, a temporary exhibition space, café, shop, resource centre, and
collection store. The specialist staff of thirty are employed in the areas of curatorship, conservation,
public programs, marketing, librarianship and museum management.
HKMM is non-government organisation, registered as a charity under the laws of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region. It is supported financially by the Hong Kong Government and the
HKMM Endowment Trust.
In 2015 HKMM staff and consultants will be working on a five year plan for the institution. The
successful applicant could expect to meet and discuss with key staff all aspects of running a
museum in North Asia while experiencing the dynamism of Hong Kong.
This fellowship would be particularly useful to an individual seeking to make the transition from a
specialist to general cultural resource manager. The museum would be happy to make introductions
to other relevant Government museums such as the Hong Kong History Museum as part of the
experience, should that be of interest.
Further information: www.hkmaritimemuseum.org
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Gallery Fellowship: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) is devoted to a curatorial
program that keeps its pulse on the local and international contemporary art scene. MMCA was
inaugurated in 1969 inside Gyeongbokgung Palace and moved to Gwacheon city in 1986. MMCA
Gwacheon is currently the headquarters of three MMCA museums, with eight galleries holding
special and permanent exhibitions of Korean and international contemporary art. At MMCA
Gwacheon, the Children’s Gallery offers various educational programs and the Outdoor Sculpture
Garden enables visitors enjoy artworks in beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains. Opened in
1998 inside the Deoksugung Palace, MMCA Deoksugung has four galleries to accommodate Korean
art from 1960’s and international modern art. Finally MMCA Seoul opened in Nov 2013 in the heart
of Seoul as a public-friendly museum where visitors may encounter leading-edge contemporary art
exhibitions and a wide range of cultural programs.
The MMCA fellowship will be suitable to an art museum professional working in curatorial and
education roles. The placement will provide a unique opportunity for senior art museum
professionals to be introduced to the Korean contemporary art scene. It will provide access to study
the museum’s vast collection of Korean modern and contemporary art and the extensive range of
materials at the Art Research Center in Gwacheon. The fellow will also have opportunities to meet
renowned Korean contemporary artists and important art professionals. The main location for the
fellowship program will be MMCA Gwacheon, with occasional visits to MMCA Deoksugung and MMCA
Seoul.
Further information: www.mmca.go.kr/eng/
Gallery Fellowship: Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is a dynamic institution leading the field with innovative approaches
to visitor engagement and learning within the context of a large, public institution presenting a global
art collection and diverse special exhibitions. In 2013 the DMA returned to free general admission
and simultaneously launched a free membership program called DMA Friends. General museum
attendance has increased 21% in the last year, and nearly 90,000 visitors have signed up as DMA
Friends.
The DMA Fellowship placement often focuses on the Museum’s approach to research and
programming related to visitor engagement and learning, while also allowing for customized
research topics or interests. Educational initiatives and program highlights at the Museum include:
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DMA Friends: the DMA Friends Program seeks to expand and deepen visitor connections to art
and the Museum. Onsite visitors are invited to sign up for the program, which runs on a flexible
digital platform. As Friends visit exhibitions, attend programs, share their experiences online,
and participate in other local arts events, they opt-in to tell us about it, and thereby earn points
for their participation that can be converted into a variety of rewards such a free parking for
another visit or special behind-the-scenes events. Incoming Friends’ data is voluminous, and the
DMA staff is learning to better understand Friends through this data, which reflects repeat
participation and geographic spread of participants, as well as individualized information that
illuminates visitor preferences and interests.
Access programs:
programs: programs for visitors with special needs is an area of fast growth at the DMA.
A key initiative for the future is the expansion of programs and research for children with autism
and their families. The Museum is a leading institution in this area, ranking among the top two
U.S. art museums to serve this audience.
Center for Creative Connections (C3):
(C3 serving as a hub for visitors, the C3 is an experimental,
participatory environment providing diverse encounters with works of art. It is designed to
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stimulate curiosity, inquiry, and reflection in visitors of all ages and learning styles. Promoting
active engagement and relevance, the C3 space features artworks from the DMA collection,
often hosts visiting artists or community groups for unique projects, and serves as a space for
staff prototyping and innovative evaluation projects.
Teen Audiences:
Audiences the DMA’s attention towards teen audiences has increased twofold in recent
years, in part due to a catalyst grant and an in-depth partnership with Dallas’ Perot Museum of
Nature and Science. New workshops for teens during out of school time–emphasizing
connected learning, the convergence of artistic and scientific processes, and DIY/maker
education strategies–have emerged alongside the new Teen Advisory Council. Full of promise,
this audience development initiative seeks to more deeply engage teens in museum experiences
for themselves, but also for the broad DMA visitorship.
For further information, visit www.DMA.org.
Amount available
The maximum amount that can be applied for under the Fellowship program is $6,000.
Funds will assist with travel, accommodation and per-diem costs. Any other costs are to be
discussed with M&G NSW staff prior to application. In special circumstances funds may be used to
back-fill the recipient’s position while their placement is undertaken.
This program will not fund the applicant’s salary while undertaking the Fellowship.
Timeframe
• Applications will be accepted by email or mail. The closing date is 5pm, Wednesday 1 April 2015.
• No late applications will be accepted
• All fellowship placements must be carried out before 31 December 2015.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible you must:
• Be working in a paid position in a public museum or gallery in NSW
• Be able to fulfill the placement before 31 December 2015 over two consecutive weeks
• Hold a current passport and be eligible for visa application to the selected destination
• Agree to abide by the Terms & Conditions of the grant program
• Have not previously received an M&G NSW Fellowship
• Not have applied for, or received, Arts NSW funding for the same activity
Selection criteria
Your application must demonstrate:
• The relevancy of your fellowship aims to your skills and current employment
• That you are able to apply new knowledge to your present workplace
• You have considerable professional experience and a sound knowledge of the NSW
museum/gallery sector
• Compatibility with the host organisation
Priority areas
Preference will be given to applicants who:
• Have limited access to professional development opportunities due to geographic isolation or
financial hardship
• Clearly demonstrate that they will apply what they have learnt during the fellowship to their
current workplace.
The program will not
• Fund applicants based in major state or national cultural organisations
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Fund applicants based outside NSW
Retrospectively fund professional development placements
Fund applicants who have received other Arts NSW funding for the same activity.
Application process
As an applicant you must:
• Contact M&G NSW to discuss your proposal before you submit your application (please contact
Jane Gillespie, Professional Development Coordinator, M&G NSW on 02 9339 9914/1800 114
311 or [email protected])
• Submit your application on the relevant application form
• Attach an up-to-date copy of your CV (3
3 pages max.
max.)
• Provide a letter of support from your employer or management body
• Provide evidence of endorsement by the host organisation if placement has not been facilitated
through M&G NSW
After the closing date M&G NSW will send you an email/ letter acknowledging your application. It is
your responsibility to contact M&G NSW if you do not receive this acknowledgement.
Applications can be emailed or posted:
Email:: Professional Development Coordinator: [email protected]
Subject: Mentorship Program application
Emailed applications must not exceed 5MB.
Post: Mentorship Program, Museums & Galleries of NSW
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Assessment process
• Eligible applications will be assessed by an assessment panel consisting of professionals from
the NSW museum and gallery sectors. Host venues will also be consulted during the assessment
process.
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The decisions of the assessment panel are final. A new panel is convened for each round of the
Mentorship and Fellowship Program.
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M&G NSW will notify applicants of the assessment outcome by mail within 10 weeks of the
closing date. Funds will not be available until the grant acceptance documentation is completed.
Terms & conditions
Applicants must abide by the following terms and conditions of the Mentorship program:
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All grant funding must be expended as per the approved budget.
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Any unused grant money will be returned to M&G NSW.
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M&G NSW and Arts NSW must be publicly acknowledged as supporting the project by using the
appropriate logos and text acknowledgement on all printed and/or electronic material produced
in relation to the funded activity. This includes publications, invitations, banners, websites and
any printed or electronic material. Any products developed as a result of the funded activity must
also carry the M&G NSW and Arts NSW logos and acknowledgments.
The following written acknowledgement must accompany the Arts NSW logo:
This project is supported by Arts NSW’s Mentorships, Fellowships and Volunteer Placement
Program; a devolved funding program administered by Museums and Galleries of NSW on behalf
of the NSW Government.
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The logos and written acknowledgement should be placed in a position appropriate to the level
of support. Logos and style-guides are available from the M&G NSW Information and Resources
Coordinator on 02 9339 9902 or email [email protected]
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Successful applicants are required to submit an acquittal report within two months of the
project’s completion. The acquittal includes:
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A financial report
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A written report (up to 5 pages) that will include an overview of the mentorship and the
benefits of the placement to the individual and their museum/gallery.
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Photographs, media clippings and brochures can also be included with the acquittal
where available (photographs should represent your fellowship activities rather than be
images of the host organisation or exhibition installation shots).
M&G NSW may use all or part of your acquittal report in marketing material and promotion of
the Mentorship, Fellowship and Volunteer Placement Program.
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