Treasury steps in as Powerhouse Museum pre-opening spending surpasses $70 million
Art by Matt Willis One of the largest single expenses has been a $13 million fit-out of the walls, ceilings and floors in the museum’s two largest exhibition spaces. Alongside that, the museum is spending $2.5 million positioning the institution as a domestic and international cultural destination on top of its own communications team.Sydney-based agency KI Community was awarded a $2 million, one-year contract last December for “marketing and engagement”.
- ▪Art by Matt Willis One of the largest single expenses has been a $13 million fit-out of the walls, ceilings and floors in the museum’s two largest exhibition spaces.
- ▪Alongside that, the museum is spending $2.5 million positioning the institution as a domestic and international cultural destination on top of its own communications team.Sydney-based agency KI Community was awarded a $2 million, one-year c
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