Museums Australia (Victoria) General Meeting (EVENT-010513)

Wednesday 1st May 2013
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

The General Meeting offers the chance to network with colleagues and catch up on developments at MA (Vic) in the glorious surrounds of the Johnston Collection. See the Women making history exhibition and enjoy a private tour of the house where interior  designers Barbara Brownlow and Alexandra Brownlow have rearranged Mr Johnston’s  collection.

Note: Guests must be met by a courtesy bus from the foyer of the Hilton on the Park, East Melbourne.

Victorian Collections Cataloguing Workshop (VC-060513)

Monday 6th May 2013
10:00 am- 3:00 pm

The Victorian Collections cataloguing workshop is a complete day of training. There is a morning of basic collection management training and after lunch each attendee will photograph and catalogue an item from their organisation’s collection using the Victorian Collections system. Each organisation should aim to send at least 2 or 3 people to the training. This will spread the load of cataloguing, distribute the experience and make cataloguing an easier and more pleasant experience. Please bring a collection item for each person attending the training.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. Places are strictly limited, so book now to secure your place.

In return for this training, your organisation is requested to complete cataloguing of 20 items on the Victorian Collections system within 6 months of your training session.

Victorian Collections Cataloguing Workshop (VC-1105-13)

Saturday 11th May 2013
10:00 am- 3:00 pm

The Victorian Collections cataloguing workshop is a complete day of training. There is a morning of basic collection management training and after lunch each attendee will photograph and catalogue an item from their organisation’s collection using the Victorian Collections system. Each organisation should aim to send at least 2 or 3 people to the training. This will spread the load of cataloguing, distribute the experience and make cataloguing an easier and more pleasant experience. Please bring a collection item for each person attending the training.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. Places are strictly limited, so book now to secure your place.

In return for this training, your organisation is requested to complete cataloguing of 20 items on the Victorian Collections system within 6 months of your training session.

Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum Kabul (EVENT-230513)

Thursday 23rd May 2013
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm

This exhibition is visiting Australia for the first time and holds more than 230 priceless treasures, which were thought lost or destroyed as war and instability shook Afghanistan.

Join us for a special MA (Vic) members and guests exclusive viewing of Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum Kabul. A remarkable exhibition of stunning artefacts revealing Afghanistan’s rich culture.

Afghanistan was at the heart of the Silk Road, the trading route travelled by Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Marco Polo, linking ancient Iran, Central Asia, India and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome.

Hear members of the Education and Community Programs team at Melbourne discuss the exhibition, and associated programming, including the website, education resources, adult programs, family programs and community engagement. Canapés and a glass of wine will be served during a networking opportunity between the presentation and the exhibition viewing. Attendees will also be able to obtain the exhibition audio guide for the special price of $5.50.

Presented in partnership with ENVI (Education Network Victoria).