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The organisation

Arts Queensland is the State Government agency dedicated to supporting and growing Queensland's vibrant and innovative arts sector. Arts Queensland is part of the Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA).

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 implements the Arts Queensland's Sector Development Plans in the Far North and provides leadership and advice to the arts and cultural sector in Far North Queensland. The Cairns Office delivers the IRADF (Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund) program to Indigenous communities primarily in the Cape and Torres Strait and helps to implement Backing Indigenous Arts.

For further information, please view the Arts Queensland's organisational chart (PDF 37KB) and the Department of Education, Training and the Arts organisational chart (PDF 54KB).

See the State Budget External Link for funding to the Education, Training and the Arts sector.

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

Government shareholding companies include:

Arts infrastructure includes: