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The Migration Heritage Centre NSW invites you to join MHC curator and historian Stephen Thompson for a glass of wine and a broad ranging discussion of Australian history as told through 100 objects to celebrate the publishing of the Migration Heritage Centre NSW’s latest book: ‘Objects through Time: 100 Objects that define modern Australia’. Saturday 20th April at 6pm at Elizabeth’s Bookshop 29 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco. RSVPs essential: email…See More

Paul Caporn and Kate Gregory20 November - 19 DecemberFor Tilt 2010 Paul Caporn will be dealing with the relationship between history museums and art galleries. This will be driven through a collaborative process between Caporn and Dr Kate Gregory, historian from the National Trust. The collaboration between an artist and historian will enable archival voices to be unearthed for inspiration. By mining the archive and drawing out elements of the history of the site through the installation, the…See More

The Beginners course conducted by the Oral History Association of Australia (WA Branch) provides the foundations for those wishing to set up an oral history project whether it be for a family history, a community history or for the purposes of a research project. Courses will be run on the following Saturdays in 2010: 8 May; 28 August and 13 November.There are very clear guidelines that should be followed when conducting oral history interviews. The Beginners course covers the importance of…See More

Locally based artists Paula Cristoffanini & Rizzy are working together on an exhibition titled Los Adornos de Venus, which centres on the theme of femininity and feminine identity. While their work is vastly different in format, the exhibition clearly outlines a strong connection and shared vision. Notions of purity, softness & society's expectations of women are examined using materials that reference the female experience.Open: Tuesday to Friday 10.00am – 3.00pm, Weekends 11.00am –…See More

In early 2010 Heathcote Museum & Gallery will be hosting a dynamic exhibition by local artist Phillip Gamblen, who is a successful recipient of the STAR (DCA) arts grant program. The exhibition will be installation based, focusing on the history of technology, specifically in relation to the historic Wireless Hill Telecommunications site, and will incorporate museum cultural heritage material in the installation.Time: Tuesday to Friday 10.00am – 3.00pm, Weekends 11.00am – 3.00pmCost: FreeSee More