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The organisation

Arts Queensland is dedicated to supporting and growing Queensland's vibrant and innovative arts sector. Arts Queensland is part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Queensland is one of the fastest growing, most progressive states in Australia with a reputation for nurturing innovation in the arts. Arts Queensland is a funding and advisory agency of the State Government committed to achieving a strong, sustainable arts environment that celebrates Queensland's unique cultural identity.

Arts Queensland is an enthusiastic supporter of Queensland's burgeoning arts sector by developing and funding ongoing initiatives, supporting industry organisations, festivals, groups and individual artists by investing public sector funds to stimulate and strengthen the sector.

Our Mission: Arts Queensland strives to build a strong and diverse arts sector which celebrates Queensland's unique identity and cultural heritage, drives a thriving creative economy, develops the creative capital of Queensland communities and enriches the lives of all Queenslanders.

What we do:

  • Assist the Arts Minister in setting the Government's strategic direction for arts and culture in Queensland
  • Advise Government on policy to stimulate development of the arts and cultural sector
  • Oversee and report on the Queensland Government's investment in arts and culture and ensure the best use of public funds
  • Work in partnership with the arts and culture sector to promote the State's arts and cultural activity and build recognition of the value of arts and culture
  • Deliver the Government's arts and culture agenda through developing and administering funding programs and capital works programs.
  • The Cairns Regional Office of Arts Queensland provides leadership and advice to the arts and cultural sector in Far North Queensland

For further information, please view the Arts Queensland's organisational chart (PDF 37KB). See the State Budget External Link for funding to Arts Queensland.

The arts portfolio includes Arts Queensland and the following key arts statutory authorities:

Arts Queensland provides a way for you to access information about us and about the Arts Statutory Authorities through Right to Information, the Queensland Government's approach to giving the community greater access to information.

Government shareholding companies include:

Arts infrastructure includes: