The finalised program for the 2012 ARC conference is out now. “Sign & Return: Informing Collection Documentation” will be held in Melbourne, 8-10 February 2012.
To read more about the speakers and their papers – Download the program here: ARC Conf 2012 program
The concept of due diligence is an important corner stone for museums managing risk, and is fundamental in the documentation of museum collections. So what are the reasonable steps that museums need to take to fulfil their duty of care in managing their collections and exhibitions? To explore what due diligence means in registration practice the ARC is pleased to host an in depth workshop, Due Diligence for Registrars facilitated by UK expert Freda Matassa on 7 & 8 February 2012.
Places in the workshop are limited to encourage discussion and participation, so the workshop will be offered twice on the two days preceding the 2012 ARC Conference.
Registrations now open ARC Conference 2012 Registration Form
See the Events page for more information or email arcconference@registrars.org.au
Registrations now open ARC Conference 2012 Registration Form
See the Events page for more information or email arcconference@registrars.org.au
National Gallery of Victoria, VMIA Risk Management & Insurance
8-10 February 2012
Registration documentation has developed substantially from the days of manual registers and form filling, now playing a vital role in all aspects of collection risk management. Contemporary collection documentation is shaped by an environment that demands ever increasing levels of due diligence and transparency, and it also takes its cue from innovation in technology, changes in law and government regulation, and increasing external requests to assess collection information.
This conference aims to scope the environment, processes and law that informs the way registrars document collections and exhibitions. It will traverse key aspects of collection management such as stocktaking and valuation, identify some of the key issues facing those responsible for loan and exhibition registration, and discuss innovations in information management. Expect some frank and pragmatic discussion from a range of national and international speakers. We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Buck, registrar and editor of The New Museum Registration Methods, back to Australia to present the keynote address; she will be joined by a host of international and local registrars and industry professionals.
Sign & Return: Informing Collection Documentation
National Gallery of Victoria, VMIA Risk Management & Insurance
8-10 February 2012
Tuesday 7 February
1 pm – 4pm Afternoon Workshop: Due Diligence, facilitated by Freda Matassa
Venue: VMIA Risk Management & Insurance, Level 30, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne
Wednesday 8 February
1 pm – 4pm Afternoon Workshop: Due Diligence, facilitated by Freda Matassa
(non Melbourne Residents)
Venue: VMIA Risk Management & Insurance, Level 30, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne
6pm International Art Services Opening night reception -
Venue: Persimmon, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Thursday 9 February
9 am – 4pm Conference Day 1: Keynote speaker: Rebecca Buck
Topics: Digital documentation; due diligence and compliance
Venue: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
4-5pm ARC AGM
Venue: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
6.30 pm Official conference dinner – venue to be confirmed
Friday 10 February
9 am – 4pm Conference Day 2:
Topics: Exhibitions and loans; data/documentation loss
Venue: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
6pm Global Specialised Services closing night reception –
Venue: Transit Cocktail Lounge, Level 2, Transport Hotel, Federation Square cnr Swanston & Flinders Streets
Costs:
Afternoon workshop- 7 & 8 Feb 2012
$100 Early bird special (Aug to 2 Dec 2011)
$120/150 ARC member/non member after 2 December
2 day Conference: 9/10 Feb 2012
$320 Early bird special (Aug to 2 Dec 2011),
$350/$400 ARC member/non member after 2 December
Opening drinks event: evening 8 Feb 2012
Free of charge
Conference dinner: evening 9 Feb 2012
$80
Closing drinks event: evening 10 Feb 2012
Free of charge
ARC is excited to present Breathe easy: Hazardous substances in collections. This workshop will include a training session entitled Identifying, Handling and Storing hazardous materials which will be presented by Hibbs and Associates Pty Ltd, Occupational Health and Safety Consultants. The case study entitled Caring for the Collection Carers: Managing hazardous substances in Collections will be presented by Maryanne McCubbin, Head, Strategic Collection Management, Museum Victoria. The second day will compromise of guided tours of collection store facilities.
See the Events page for more information.
Melbourne, Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 June 2011, Melbourne Museum
Sydney, Thursday 23 June and Friday 24 June 2011, Powerhouse Museum
Registration: now open Breathe Easy Registration Form
Cost – $200 per person
Places are limited.
Please contact Sarah Quantrill at ARC@ag.nsw.gov.au for further details.
Notice is hereby given to the next Annual General Meeting of the Australasian Registrars Committee. All members of ARC are welcome to attend.
Venue: Melbourne Museum – Discovery Centre Seminar Room
Date: Monday 21st February 2011
Time: 3.30pm
The standard agenda items will include: the president’s report, the annual financial report, the election of members of the ARC council for 2011 and any other agenda items.
If you wish to place an agenda item, or if you would like to make a nomination, please contact Renee Porter, Hon. Secretary ARC c/o – Campbelltown Arts Centre, PO Box 52 Campbelltown NSW Australia 2560 or via email to renee.porter@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au by 17 February 2011
Please note that only full ARC members have the right to nominate and vote.
One of the benefits of being an Individual, Associate or Commercial member of the ARC is accessing the member’s login on the ARC website.
The member’s only section of the website is an invaluable tool for accessing the professional details of Local, National and International colleagues. As a member you can edit you own contact information, have access to other members and post a photograph so others can put a face to that name.
We are currently updating the ARC website and if your membership has lapsed for the 2010/2011 period your access will become inactive during January 2011.
If you are unsure of your membership status or have misplaced your login information please contact me on alisonb@phm.gov.au for assistance.
Over the next two weeks current ARC members will receive their ARC 2010/2011 financial year membership invoice. Invoices will be posted to your current membership contact so if you have made any changes over the last 12 months please contact Alison Brennan as soon as possible via email to alisonb@phm.gov.au
The ARC are streamlining processes and as such, all membership fees and other payments are preferred as an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). ARC bank account details will be on your invoice along with simple instructions on how to let us know you have made the transaction.
Of course if this method of payment does not suit your organisation we can still process credit cards and also accept cheques.
If you are not a member but would like to become one go to the ARC website members page http://www.registrars.org.au/membership/and fill out an application form.
The ARC held its AGM on 25 February to coincide with the Fundamentals Now: Collection Ownership Access and Care Conference held in Christchurch. Welcome to four new members of the ARC Council – Anita Hogan, Registrar at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, Laura Stedman , Registrar at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne, and Sarah Quantrill Assistant Registrar, Loans and Charm WattsAssistant Registrar, Exhibitions both at the National Gallery of Victoria.
The Committee farewelled Richard Ferguson who took up the position of Collections Documentation Manager at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London and Victoria Garton who has stepped down from the Council this term. We thank them for their involvement over the last year.
Georgia Connolly has moved to fill the role of Treasurer which completes the council to capacity. Watch this space for news of upcoming events. If you have any news that you would like to share with fellow ARC committee members please contact us at arc@ag.nsw.gov.au