Central to inclusion is a commitment to the idea that the arts are for everyone. Queensland's cultural life is enriched by the many and varied values, beliefs, interests, passions and talents of the people who make up our communities.

It is recognised that some people experience particular barriers to participating in the arts - for example, due to financial circumstances, geographic location, language, age or disability.

Part of Arts Queensland's role is to help build an arts sector that is responsive to the needs and interests of a diverse range of people in the community.

Policies and strategies which guide Arts Queensland's work in promoting inclusion in the arts include:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy - Arts portfolio policy for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Islander people to protect and strengthen culture; and for supporting sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural industries.
• artbeat: Regional Arts and Culture Strategy - Arts portfolio policy and action plan for supporting arts and cultural development in Queensland's regional communities.
• Arts, culture + me: Children and young people in the arts action plan - Action plan for engaging children and young people in the arts.
• Multicultural Action Plan - outlines the department's actions to develop and support a culturally diverse Queensland.
• Disability Services Plan - details the department's actions to improve access to its services, information and facilities.
• The National Arts and Disability Strategy is a national framework for action to improve how audiences and artists with a disability can participate in the arts and cultural life of the community.
• Positively Ageless - Queensland Government's policy and action plan for supporting the active involvement of seniors in community life.

Resources

Fast facts: People and communities - summary of key information about people living in Queensland and their participation in arts and culture. Use this information to help plan and deliver arts and cultural activities and programs.

Case studies - about artists from diverse backgrounds and good practice initiatives aimed at increasing participation in the arts by a diversity of people. Case studies involve artists and organisations sharing their learnings. Arts Queensland will continue to add more case studies over time.

Grants - information about grants to support arts and cultural activities and projects. People from a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Translated information - information about Arts Queensland translated into other languages.