Fellows' Forum: The Library as muse

The Library offers a number of prestigious and competitive Fellowships to support the study, writing and teaching of Australian history and culture. Fellows' Forums are onsite panel events which are held on a seasonal basis. Using their collections as examples, Library Fellows explore some of the challenges facing historians today.

Michelle Arnott (Artist in Residence, 2025) joins Simon Greiner and Kah Mun Tham (Artists in Residence, 2026) to discuss how the State Library of NSW's buildings and collections are a source of creative inspiration. The ensuing artworks range from range from Michelle's set of five paintings exploring shadows in and around the Library, to Simon's large-scale cardboard sculptures, through to Kah Mun's mapping exercises and fine-line drawings.

The State Library of NSW gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the SLNSW Foundation, its members and the donors whose gifts make the Fellowships Program possible.