The proposed move of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta has unleashed a passionate debate about cultural equity. This is overdue. However the faux privileged east versus deprived west construct around cultural equity for western Sydney misses bigger and more substantial issues in museum policy for NSW. The NSW Government released an arts and cultural policy … Continue reading Museums in NSW, Issues of Policy, Equity and Access: Kylie Winkworth

Building a new museum is an exercise in community engagement. Storytelling is at the centre of how museums inspire audiences, donors, supporters, volunteers and sponsors. Parramatta and Western Sydney have compelling stories to tell that should inspire a new community of museum friends. However that depends on developing and communicating a museum vision that is … Continue reading Five Museum Ideas for Parramatta: Kylie Winkworth