Galleries, Museums and Libraries in Western Australia
The collections sector, often abbreviated to GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums), also includes heritage and records. Depending on the size and location of the institution, the workforce can be incredibly diverse, ranging from the complex teams found at our major museums and galleries, to the extensive volunteer workforce that are often single-handedly responsible for our local, remote and regional institutions. As well as collections managers and curators, the GLAM workforce includes scientists and subject experts, visitor and community engagement staff, functions, events, retail, catering, ticketing and programming specialists, installation teams, education teams and a host of supporting departments from human resources through IT, media, marketing and security.
Our galleries, libraries and museums are the guardians of our shared stories. The standard of our cultural institutions and their work speaks to the vibrancy and liveability of our cities and regions. They reflect our own image back to us and project our narrative to the world, helping visitors make sense of and engage with Western Australia. FutureNow is working with the sector to explore skills needs and improve pathways into industry.
Our galleries, libraries and museums are the guardians of our shared stories. The standard of our cultural institutions and their work speaks to the vibrancy and liveability of our cities and regions. They reflect our own image back to us and project our narrative to the world, helping visitors make sense of and engage with Western Australia. FutureNow is working with the sector to explore skills needs and improve pathways into industry.
