IMAGinE Awards 2026

The IMAGinE Awards highlight the resilience, innovation and creativity of museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres across NSW and recognise the passionate people who work in them. 

The 2026 IMAGinE Awards will be held at Powerhouse Parramatta, bringing together museums, galleries and cultural organisations from across NSW to celebrate the creativity, dedication and achievements of our sector.

Powerhouse Parramatta is Western Sydney's first state cultural institution and the largest museum ever built in New South Wales. Make the most of this opportunity to experience this newly opened cultural institution and use our group discounts to enjoy an evening of festivities with your colleagues and the artists, volunteers, community and cultural workers involved in your organisation and projects. 

The Awards night is a unique opportunity for organisations to celebrate their achievements. Make the most of our group discounts to bring along the artists, volunteers, community and cultural workers involved in your organisation and projects. It's time to celebrate your good work!

Tickets include light refreshments. A cash bar will be available for drinks.

The event will be live captioned.

The 2026 IMAGinE Awards are an initiative of Museums & Galleries of NSW, developed with support from Regional and Public Galleries of NSW, Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association of NSW (ACHAA) and Accessible Arts.

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Regional Stakeholder Forum 2026
Powerhouse Parramatta

Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026,

How can museums and galleries connect with young people in a changing environment?

This free annual forum brings together staff and volunteers from regional and Western Sydney museums and galleries to network, share stories and engage with current topics relevant to the regions.

For the first time, the 2026 Regional Stakeholder Forum will be held across 2 days at Powerhouse Parramatta. Participants will examine how museums and galleries can connect with young people and how these spaces can strengthen community ties, celebrate local identity and create meaningful shared experiences.

10 bursaries of up to $500 will be offered by Powerhouse to support travel costs for attendees from regional NSW. Apply for a Bursary,

26—27 November 2026
Free

Day one will focus on remote, regional and volunteer approaches to engaging with young people, while Day two will incorporate approaches from larger, salaried organisations. You can reserve both days, but you will need to make separate bookings for each day.

Day 1  - Thursday 26 November - Book Online

Day 2  - Friday 27 November - Book Online

The Regional Stakeholder Forum is held by Powerhouse in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW and Regional Arts NSW.