2025 Annual Program
We’re here to provide you with opportunities for professional growth and sector connection!
The much-anticipated 2025 Annual Program is here!
From January through June, we have a packed lineup of events, workshops, and seminars designed to inspire, educate, and engage museum and gallery professionals.
MEMBER EVENT | Grant Showcase
Join us for a special grant showcase in partnership with the National Library of Australia, featuring insights into the annual Community Heritage Grants (CHG), set to open in early March 2025.
WEBINAR | Curriculum Ready Programming
This seminar is an informative session aimed at small to medium-sized collecting organisations seeking to develop innovative and effective educational programs based on their collections.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS | Getting Started with VC
This workshop introduces participants to cataloguing collections using the Victorian Collections system.
TOUR | Daylesford Historical Society
Join us for a tour of the Daylesford Historical Society, featuring a special presentation of Sarah Trewhella’s 1885 wedding dress, delivered by Larry Edwards (the Textiles Conservator who meticulously conserved it).
SEMINAR SERIES | Museum Management: Building a Strong Foundation (Legal and Ethical Frameworks)
Presented as a series of four online sessions, we will discuss the essentials for effectively managing a museum or gallery.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS | Digitisation Fundamentals
This online workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of collection digitisation.
MASTERCLASS | Finance for Non-Finance People
Delivered in partnership by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this course empowers participants with the tools to confidently navigate financial management, planning, and decision-making.
INFO SESSION | TROVE - Content Contributor Partnership
In partnership with the National Library of Australia, this webinar introduces Trove, a gateway to cultural material from numerous Australian organisations. Discover the advantages of making digital collections accessible through the Trove Content Contributor partnership package.
GLAM-SHOW | Alpine Region
Do you have a question about training or professional development? Are there resources or advice that you or your organisation need? Would you like to speak to an AMaGA staff member in-person but can't travel to Melbourne? Well, good news...we are coming to you!
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS | Getting Started with VC
This online workshop introduces participants to cataloguing collections using the Victorian Collections system.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS | Digitisation Fundamentals
This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of collection digitisation.
MEMBER EVENT | Special General Meeting
Join us at the National Communication Museum for our Special General Meeting, a gathering where members come together to engage with key updates, celebrate successes, and participate in insightful discussions that contribute to the collective vision of AMaGA Victoria.
SEMINAR SERIES | Museum Management: Beyond Best Practice (Sustainability and Accountability in Action)
Presented as a series of four online sessions, we will discuss the essentials for effectively managing a museum or gallery.
TOUR | Frida Kahlo - In Her Own Image
Join us for a special tour of Bendigo Art Gallery’s most recent exhibition, presenting an intimate view of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
MEMBER EVENT | Grant Showcase
A quarterly wrap up of relevant and available grants for the sector with Q+A.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS | Advanced Features
This online workshop that covers the advanced features of the Victorian Collections CMS.
SECTOR EVENT: End of year celebration
Join AMaGA Victoria to celebrate the end of another fabulous year!
Photo: Courtesy of City of Darebin
GLAM-show | South West
The AMaGA Victoria GLAM-show (Greet, Listen, Ask and Mingle) is getting back on the road!
Image courtesy of the Hume Civic Collection - 'George Evans Collection’
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Advanced features
This online workshop that covers the advanced features of the Victorian Collections CMS.
[BOOKED OUT] VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Getting started with VC
This workshop introduces participants to cataloguing collections using the Victorian Collections system.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Making your collection accessible
This online workshop introduces the principles and possibilities of collections access.
SEMINAR SERIES: #4 Exhibition marketing, visitor engagement and evaluation
The final seminar in a four-part series, this session has been designed as a foundational exploration of exhibition planning and design.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Digitisation fundamentals
This online workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of collection digitisation.
MEMBER EVENT: Grant showcase
This is an exclusive, members-only event. Join us for a quarterly wrap up of relevant and available grants for the sector, along with a Q+A session.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Getting started with VC
This online workshop introduces participants to cataloguing collections using the Victorian Collections system.
SECTOR EVENT: Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards
Please join AMaGA Victoria and PGAV for our night of nights -the 2024 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards!
TOUR: Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum
Join us for a tour of the Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum who have just completed an incredible redevelopment.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Digitisation fundamentals
This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of collection digitisation.
SEMINAR SERIES: #3 Exhibition production and implementation
The third seminar in a four-part series, this session has been designed as a foundational exploration of exhibition planning and design.
INFORMATION SESSION: Paid internship program
Join us for an informative online session about AMaGA Victoria's exciting paid internship, as we head into the second year of the program. This session will provide an in-depth overview of the internship, including key responsibilities, benefits, and the application process.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Getting started with VC
This online workshop introduces participants to cataloguing collections using the Victorian Collections system.
PANEL: We’re decolonising—now what?
This panel discussion aims to bring some nuance to discussions about ‘decolonising the museum’ through bringing to light some of the less visible barriers facing heritage practitioners of colour in the ‘decolonial turn’.
MEMBER EVENT: Grant showcase
This is an exclusive, members-only event. Join us for a quarterly wrap up of relevant and available grants for the sector, along with a Q+A session.
GLAM-show | Mornington Peninsula
The AMaGA Victoria GLAM-show (Greet, Listen, Ask and Mingle) is getting back on the road!
Image courtesy of the Hume Civic Collection - 'George Evans Collection’
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Getting started with VC
This online workshop introduces participants to cataloguing collections using the Victorian Collections system.
MASTERCLASS: Project management
In partnership with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this interactive masterclass follows the PMBOK methodology for best practice in project management. Offered across 2 days with exclusive pricing package for AMaGA.
WORKSHOP: Flood recovery
Join us for this hands-on workshop on salvaging collection items damaged by flood water and other water related disasters.
SEMINAR SERIES: #2 Exhibition planning and design
The second seminar in a four-part series, this session has been designed as a foundational exploration of exhibition planning and design.
MEMBER EVENT: Grant showcase
This is an exclusive, members-only event. Join us for a quarterly wrap up of relevant and available grants for the sector, along with a Q+A session.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Advanced digitisation
An online workshop that introduces participants to advanced principles and workflows for collection digitisation.
TOUR: Confined 15
The Torch invites you to join Creative Director, Kent Morris, and an artist from The Torch on a tour of the Confined 15 exhibition.
MEMBER EVENT: Annual General Meeting
Join us for our Annual General Meeting, a gathering where members come together to reflect on the year's achievements, discuss strategic initiatives, and shape the path forward.
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS: Advanced features
This online workshop that covers the advanced features of the Victorian Collections CMS.
TOUR: Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Join us for a tour of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, the largest institution in Australia solely dedicated to Holocaust education, research and remembrance.
MEMBER EVENT: Grant showcase
This is an exclusive, members-only event. Join us for a quarterly wrap up of relevant and available grants for the sector, along with a Q+A session.
INFORMATION SESSION: Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards
You are invited to attend the Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards Information Session, where you can learn more about the Awards and the nomination process.