ICOM Australia (International Council of Museums)

The ICOM Australia Awards acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals and Institutions in Australia that have strengthened international relations and enriched the cultural landscape of museum and galleries. The awards were presented last night by ICOM Australia Chair, Jessica Bridgfoot as part of the opening night celebrations at the 2024 AMaGA conference in Ballarat, Victoria. The Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney won the 2024 ICOM Australia Award for an institution. It is the first university museum to receive this award. The judging panel said the Chau Chak Wing Museum demonstrated outstanding commitment to working with museums in the Pacific, and leadership in the repatriation of Indigenous culture. The 2024 ICOM Australia Award for an individual was awarded to Ruth McDougall from the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art for her work with artists, institutions, and communities across Oceania and her role in caring for stories, artworks, relationships and conversations across the Pacific for more than 20 years. The judging panel praised McDougall's commitment to working with Pacific communities over many years and her pivotal role in elevating our understanding of contemporary art practice across the Pacific through exhibitions, publications and scholarship. Congratulations to our worthy winners in 2024!

The deadline for the ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums has been extended! The ICOM Award is the first global award organised by ICOM that specifically acknowledges and honors sustainable development practices within the museum community. It aims to encourage the participation of museums in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and shed light on the concrete actions and the diverse ways that museums are working towards sustainable development. WHO CAN APPLY? If your museum has successfully implemented sustainable development actions and completed a project, ICOM wants to hear from you! Submissions will be judged based on the impact created by the project. Initiatives should demonstrate clear results, outcomes,or impact. New deadline for requesting endorsement from eligible ICOM Bodies: 1 October 2024 15 October 2024 - Deadline for ICOM Bodies to assess projects and send Endorsement letters to Candidates 1 November 2024 - Deadline for submissions Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gF2sMsdt

The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) invites ICOM members to a global webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics on the 16th of September. The webinar will launch the next phase of the ICOM Code of Ethics revision, focusing on explaining the revision process and presenting the first draft of the revised Code. ICOM members will be invited to contribute their insights and feedback. The first draft of the revised Code of Ethics will be presented to the ICOM community during the global webinar on the 16th of September at 14:00 Paris time (CEST). ICOM members are encouraged to participate, gain a deeper understanding of the Code of Ethics revision, and, most importantly, explore how they can contribute to the next steps of the revision process by sharing their valuable feedback, which will help shape the final draft of the revised Code of Ethics for Museums. Members are invited to participate in the global webinar and contribute to the review of the draft Code through their respective committees. We encourage them to contact their National or International Committee, Regional Alliance, Working Group, or Affiliated Organisation to which they belong. For more visit: https://lnkd.in/gQ6nAxG6

Does your museum have a groundbreaking sustainable development project? 📌 The deadline for the call for applications has been extended until the 1st of October! ✨ Don't miss the opportunity to have your museum's work recognised on a global stage! 🌎 Selected projects will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on their impact on these critical areas. Inspire a global commitment towards sustainable develoment in museums! Share your museum's story and be part of this historic event at our first-ever Award Ceremony in 2025 during the ICOM 27th General Conference. For more information on how to apply visit https://lnkd.in/e4QdetfB 🔗 #CallForApplicants #SustainableMuseums #ICOMAward

As part of ICOM Australia’s Remote Access Champion sponsorship, free virtual access to the 2024 Australian Museums and Galleries Association conference will be extended to Pacific Island museums, staff and volunteers. More detail on the conference program is here: https://lnkd.in/gH6EsTKJ Anyone that works/volunteers for a museum or gallery in the Pacific (including Aotearoa) and any individuals with a current ICOM membership that reside in the Pacific are eligible to take up this offer - visit this link for more information on how to register your interest: https://lnkd.in/eRicArdE

Technology, language, history and creativity will converge in Canberra for four days this October when global leaders from galleries, libraries, archives and museums gather for Fantastic Futures: the world's first in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges of AI for the cultural sector.  A unique opportunity for GLAM professional and academics, Fantastic Futures offers an enriched conference experience comprising pre-conference workshops, Canberra tours and tailored events, including access to the NFSA collection and a performance by award-winning Australian audiovisual artist and composer Robin Fox. Conference tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now and explore the full program. Tickets close 30 September.  Make sure to book in advance as spaces are limited. Registration is open, so get your conference tickets now and avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity to make the most of your time in our nation's capital! https://lnkd.in/eV9XdkUN

Do you want to participate in the next election of the #ICOM Executive Council for the term 2025-2028? 💡 As an ICOM member you can join the Nominations and Election Committee (NEC) to help shape the future of ICOM by ensuring a democratic and trasparent process. Learn more and apply here 👇

Have you renewed your membership in 2024? There's still time... The 2024 membership renewal period ends on 1 September 2024. Renewals for 2025 open on 1 October 2024. To renew your membership in 2024 simply log in to your personal account on the ICOM Australia website: https://lnkd.in/g8Z2zw7C

We’re hiring! 💼 The ICOM Secretariat is looking for a Membership Coordinator to support the network's activities. More info 🔎https://lnkd.in/da-YHaf9

📣 CALL FOR PAPERS 📣 🌎 Museum International & General Conference Dubai 2025: Youth, Intangible Heritage and New Technologies in Museums to be published in summer 2025 that will contribute to the reflection of #museum professionals on these topics, and we’ve chosen to unite them all under the banner of youth. 👉 #ICOM is interested in receiving a diverse range of submissions that can provide valuable insights into the triptych #Youth – Intangible Heritage – Technology in a museum context. 🗓 Deadline is 7 August 2024 More information 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d4NydwWb