Elevate First Nations arts
New fund: First Nations Art, Craft and Design: Transforming Marketplaces
New Funding: A new funding initiative designed to support Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and artists to distribute high quality, ethically produced visual art works is now open.
Release of Cultural Engagement Framework
The draft Cultural Engagement Framework, developed with the First Nations Arts and Cultures Panel, will support artists and organisations aims to inform and guide respectful engagement in the development and presentation of First Nations arts and cultural work.
First Nations Pathways Fund outcomes
The First Nations Pathway fund will deliver annual funding and provide capacity building support to five emerging First Nations arts companies.
Youth engagement and performance through The Stars Project
A unique initiative connecting Torres Strait Islander youth with traditional arts and cultural activities, culminating with a performance at Bulmba-ja, Cairns.
Supporting new First Nations work
The First Nations Commissioning Fund invests uniquely Queensland First Nations stories, arts and cultural experiences, products and celebrations by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural practitioners, organisations, collectives or communities.
First Nations Pathways
First Nations Pathways - Performing Arts Emerging Organisations Fund 2022-2025 will provide up to $100,000 per annum for operational costs and up to an additional $30,000 per annum for business development support for eligible Queensland-based First Nations emerging arts or cultural organisations
Performing virtually – Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation
The Mornington Island Dance Troupe captivated audiences virtually following the cancellation of their trip to the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair due to COVID.
Establishing First Nations Arts and Cultures Panel
The First Nations Art and Cultures Panel has been established to amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the future of arts, culture and creativity in Queensland, with a focus on meaningful representation and engagement.
Supporting Indigenous Arts Centres: Pormpuraaw
Investment from the Indigenous Art Centre Uplift program supported Pormpuraaw Art & Cultural Centre in their giant mural project
Supporting Queensland First Nations arts
The First Nations Commissioning Fund is supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural practitioners, organisations, collectives or communities to commission and deliver uniquely Queensland Indigenous stories, arts and cultural experiences, products and celebrations.