About the event

This 2-day workshop aims to enhance the capacity of museum and gallery staff and volunteers in securing funding. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Speak face-to-face with funding bodies
• Enhance their funding application skills
• Identify the right source of funds for their projects
• Learn about alternative sources of funding
• Hear case studies of successful grant applications and fundraising

Funding Body Representatives include:

• Fiona Clarke – Assistant Director, Community Heritage Grants | National Library of Australia
• Toma Dim – Director, Grants Assurance Team, Arts Queensland 
• Matthew Higgins – State Manager Development and Partnerships (QLD), Creative Australia

Other speakers will present topics including:

• Designing a project, finding the right grant for your project and preparing a grant application – Janelle Byrne (Training & Professional Development Co-ordinator, M&G QLD)
• Preparing a budget – Stephen Coppard (Business Manager, M&G QLD) 
• Crowdfunding for Museums and Galleries – Madeleine Green (Training & Professional Development Officer, M&G QLD)
• Case Study – Crowdfunding by the Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology and Abbey Medieval Festival – Edith Cuffe OAM (Director, Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology)
• Diversifying Income – Paul Garcia (Fundraising Manager/Business Development Manager, Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology)

Take the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one discussion about your grant queries with our guest speakers.

All workshop materials, morning tea and lunch will be provided.

When/Where

Date: Tuesday 4 March – Wednesday 5 March 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm with morning tea and lunch break
Location: The Vice Regal Room, Eagle Farm Racecourse,
Gate 4, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot 4007
Registration Cost: $33 (for 2 days)