Why Australia’s national gallery standards need a revamp

A national taskforce is going over the standards that museums and galleries adopt, ensuring best practice in our changing world. So what do they consider relevant?
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While a National Standards document hardly sounds like a sexy read, it is the kind of handbook document that is a ‘go to’ for museum and gallery professionals to ensure they are aligned in sector best practice.

The review process is headed up by the National Standards Taskforce – a group of peak organisations that have come together voluntarily. They include: Arts Tasmania, Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria, History Trust of South Australia, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Museums & Galleries of New South Wales and Museums & Galleries Queensland.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina