Who are the TMAGgots?
what is a TMAGgot?
The TMAGgots are a not-for-profit volunteer run organisation with the sole aim of connecting more young Tasmanians with arts, culture, history and science through the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. We hold monthly events which are based on exhibitions or happenings at the TMAG, and sometimes events outside of the TMAG. Anyone between 18 and 40(ish) years old is encouraged to join us after work some time for some hearty cultural gluttony.
what the heck?
The TMAGgots strive to achieve something quite broad and intangible - a sense of belonging for young people in their community and in the broader cultural environment in Hobart. We want people to feel invigorated by things that they experience at the TMAG, and inspired and informed by their TMAGgots encounters. We also seek to make a difference in whatever small way we can. Where ever possible we support young local artists and musicians through our events, we use kick ass caterers like Sustainable Cuisine and we try to print all TMAGgots materials on 100% Australian made recycled paper.
what's with the name?
We love a good pun and after all what is wrong with the maggot anyway? Maggots have been used medicinally since the 16th century as they are spectacularly good at cleaning wounds and leaving behind the healthy, fresh skin. It's called Maggot Therapy and coincidentally, it is said that as a maggot crawls over your skin it gives you a very gentle and therapeutic massage. We suggest that perhaps we are working a bit of our own Maggot Therapy at TMAG, by helping to eat away at the notions some people have that museums are disconnected from and not relevant to younger audiences. We hope to gradually reveal a fresher and stronger museum.
That sounds awesome, I think I'll join.
contact
The TMAGgots
c/- The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
GPO Box 1164, Hobart TAS 7001
(03) 6234 5300
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Website
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