Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing, and Digital Economy, is dedicated to growing a vibrant and sustainable arts and cultural sector in Queensland as part of Creative Together 2020-20230: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland - Queensland Government's ten-year vision for the arts.
We recognise the public value of Queensland's dynamic arts and cultural sector and its delivery on the Our Future State: Advancing Queensland Priorities. Specifically, its contribution to the creation of jobs in a strong economy, and engaging young Queenslanders.
Arts Queensland is committed to ensuring integrity, accountability and consultation in delivering on our responsibilities and approach, and communicating outcomes.
Support the Minister for the Arts in setting the state government’s strategic policy direction for arts and culture in Queensland.
Facilitate delivery of the Queensland Government's arts and cultural priorities and administer government investment in funding programs and capital works programs.
Oversee and report on the Queensland Government's investment in arts and culture and ensure the best use of public funds.
Manage the state’s arts and cultural assets, including the Queensland Cultural Centre at Brisbane's South Bank; Festival House at 381 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley; Judith Wright Arts Centre; and Bulmba-ja in Cairns.
Support the governance and compliance of arts companies and arts statutory bodies in the arts portfolio.
Foster a community of the arts and facilitate growth of the arts and cultural sector.
Support arts and cultural growth through partnerships, programs and events.
Invest in all levels of the arts and cultural sector through streamlined processes.
Enable access to arts and culture.
Build an innovative and resilient arts and cultural sector.
Grow Queensland's cultural reputation and cultural tourism offering.
The Cairns office delivers components of Backing Indigenous Arts.