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Arts Tasmania

Resources

This page includes a collection of links to websites that may assist artists, organisations, and businesses across all artforms.

Newsletter

Arts Tasmania sends a monthly newsletter with news and opportunities for artists, arts workers and people working and volunteering in museums and collections. You can sign up for the newsletter here.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander content

If you are working on an activity that includes Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander content, please refer to Creative Australia's (formerly Australia Council for the Arts) Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts.

The Tasmanian Government's Office of Aboriginal Affairs can also provide advice on working with Tasmanian Aboriginal people and organisations.

The Indigenous Art Code is a set of rules and guidelines that art dealers (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses) should commit to follow to ensure ethical practices and fair treatment of artists.

Artist wages and fees

Arts Tasmania encourages fair wages and fees for artists, arts workers, cultural consultants, and museums professionals in line with industry standards.

You can find out more about the industry standards for your artform or sector by searching for the national peak body.

These include:

Applications to Arts Tasmania's programs must include fair wages and fees.

Superannuation

Please see the Australia Taxation Office website for more information around the payment of superannuation.

Business, legal and governance resources

    • Artists in the Black
      A non-government service that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, filmmakers, musicians and arts organisations with legal advice and resources.
    • Arts Law Centre of Australia
      A national, not for profit legal centre for the arts that provides legal advice, services, and sample contracts.
    • ArtsHub
      A subscription-based online resource for Australian artists, arts organisations and arts workers that offers news, opportunities, and job listings.
    • Austrade
      Programs and services aimed at assisting Australian businesses to export goods and services to overseas markets.
    • Business Tasmania
      Free advice to Tasmanian businesses including how to start, run, and grow your business.
    • business.gov.au
      Information, resources, and services for Australian businesses - including guides to getting started, how to register a business, risk management, planning and marketing.
    • Copyright Agency
      A not-for-profit organisation that provides resources and services focused on copyright licensing and payment.
    • Digital Ready
      A range of free services and tools to empower Tasmanian organisations to build an online presence, including social media guides.
    • IP Australia
      Legal information and registration material around trademarks, patents, designs, and intellectual property.

Cultural heritage resources

Arts Tasmania is responsible for the State Government's programs for movable cultural heritage, including the Cultural Heritage Organisations program and the Roving Curator Program.

Arts Tasmania also provides representation on national bodies promoting better management of our movable cultural heritage.

Collection Care Toolkit

Collection Care Toolkit - PDF
Collection Care Toolkit - Microsoft Word document

Museum Induction Package for Volunteers

Arts Tasmania has produced a volunteer induction package to provide an easy-to-use guide for all volunteers who work within Tasmania's community museums. The package contains information about policies and procedures, the roles and responsibilities of volunteers and sample position descriptions for museum volunteers and volunteer supervisors. It can be tailored to fit the needs of your group to create your own volunteers' manual.

Arts Tasmania acknowledges the work of museum consultant Sue Atkinson in providing the template for this package.

Museum induction package for volunteers - Microsoft Word document

National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries

National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries – Version 1.5 (2016) – PDF 1.3 MB

If you're interested in finding out more about museum development programs and other activities related to museum standards contact the Roving Curators at Arts Tasmania.

Significance 2.0

Significance 2.0 published by the Collections Council of Australia is a comprehensive document explaining the concept of significance in collection management and how to undertake a significance assessment.

Contact Us

If you're interested in finding out more about museum development programs and other activities related to museum standards contact the Roving Curators at Arts Tasmania.

Melissa Smith
Roving Curator
(03) 6777 2789
melissa.smith@arts.tas.gov.au

Veronica Macno
Roving Curator
(03) 6777 2790
veronica.macno@arts.tas.gov.au

Funding bodies and resources

Insurance providers

Mental health and wellbeing support services

Peak bodies and membership organisations

Disclaimer

While the Department of State Growth (‘Department’) makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information contained on the resources pages, the information should not be relied upon as a substitute for formal advice from the originating bodies. The Department does not endorse the accuracy or content of external websites not maintained by the Department. You agree and accept that any use of information provided by parties other than the Department is entirely at your own risk.

The Department, the Crown, its officers, employees and agents do not accept any liability howsoever arising (including, without limitation, negligence) for any loss in connection with or arising out of any use of or reliance upon the information provided. It is recommended that you seek independent professional and legal advice on the particular matter before acting on or relying upon any of the information provided.