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Our Story

grove-cypress was established in 2009 by a group of museum professionals who recognised a growing need for specialised consulting services within Australia's cultural sector. What began as a small practice in Sydney has evolved into a nationally recognised consultancy serving institutions of all sizes.

Our founders brought together decades of experience spanning museum curation, heritage conservation, public programming, and institutional management. This diverse expertise remains central to our approach, allowing us to address the full spectrum of challenges facing modern cultural organisations.

Today, we work with state museums, regional galleries, historical societies, Indigenous cultural centres, and emerging community collections. Each engagement reflects our commitment to thoughtful, research-informed guidance that respects the unique character of every institution we serve.

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Our Approach

Principles that guide every engagement

Collaborative Partnership

We work alongside your team rather than imposing external solutions. Our consultants integrate with existing staff, respecting institutional knowledge while bringing fresh perspectives and specialised expertise.

Evidence-Based Practice

Recommendations are grounded in research, sector benchmarks, and proven methodologies. We gather data specific to your institution and context before proposing strategies or changes.

Sustainable Outcomes

Our goal is to build lasting capacity within your organisation. We focus on practical solutions that your team can maintain and develop long after our engagement concludes.

Community Focus

Museums and public institutions exist to serve their communities. We ensure that audience needs and community connections remain at the centre of every recommendation we make.

Leadership Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to the cultural sector

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Marcus Chen

Principal Consultant

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Dr. Rebecca Walsh

Director of Heritage Services

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James Okonkwo

Senior Exhibition Strategist

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Amanda Fitzgerald

Visitor Experience Lead

Our Impact

Over the past fifteen years, grove-cypress has contributed to transformative projects across Australia's cultural landscape. We have supported major exhibition developments, guided institutional restructures, and helped regional collections achieve national recognition.

Our work extends beyond individual projects. We actively contribute to sector-wide initiatives through professional associations, conference presentations, and published research. Building the capacity of Australia's cultural sector as a whole remains central to our mission.

180+
Completed Projects
6
States Served
45
Ongoing Partnerships
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