The Palaszczuk Government is investing in the long-term future of the arts sector, with $183.3 million in new funding being allocated to build and maintain vital arts infrastructure and deliver initiatives in Queensland.

Promoting the joys of reading to young Queenslanders remains a priority for the Palaszczuk Government, with the state announcing an annual commitment of $5 million to continue popular learning initiative First 5 Forever.

Work on a reimagined Centre of Contemporary Arts for Cairns is progressing and the Palaszczuk Government is pleased to announce that local Cairns firm TPG Architects has been appointed to carry out the design work.

The Palaszczuk Government today announced a commitment of $8 million over two years to support a new art gallery in Rockhampton.

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $14 million towards Queensland Ballet’s $35 million vision to transform the Thomas Dixon Centre into a centre of artistic excellence.

Six innovative theatre, dance, cabaret and circus works will come to life at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Brisbane, thanks to a new strand of funding through the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP).

Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch today announced eight Queensland cities and towns will experience Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company’s exclusive performance of Don Quixote via a free simulcast, as part of the 2018 QPAC International Series program.

The restoration of the Qantas Hangar at Longreach and a Queensland Rail program than manages more than 600 heritage assets have been honoured with Gold Awards in this year’s National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Heritage Awards.

Stories about First Nation’s cultures and histories will be showcased across Queensland this week through arts events, talks, activities and exhibitions as we mark National Reconciliation Week.

Brisbane-based performance artist Scott Sneddon collaborated with artists and presenters in Kuala Lumpur to create new work.