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Arts Queensland news

Queensland Ballet heading to China

Queensland Ballet is taking its acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to China, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today.

16 Aug 2018

Underwater artworks to become new Whitsundays tourism attraction

In a Queensland first Langford Reef in the Whitsunday Islands will become home to a new installation of underwater and inter-tidal art.

4 Aug 2018

Arts funding activates Queensland artists

The Palaszczuk Government is supporting 16 artists and arts workers with funding to help them undertake international partnerships, professional development and mentorship opportunities Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch has announced.

3 Aug 2018

Palaszczuk Government backs Indigenous performing arts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, arts workers and performers in Queensland will embark on new projects and career pathways as a result of significant investment by the Palaszczuk Government.

3 Aug 2018

Cultural Centre attracts 7 million visitors in 2017-18

Brisbane’s Cultural Centre continues to thrive, attracting a record 7 million visitors in 2017-18, Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said today.

1 Aug 2018

New approach to regional arts service delivery kicks off in Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government has today announced eight regions across the state that will benefit from a new network that will further support the arts in regional areas.

1 Aug 2018

New funding hits the right chords with Queensland Chamber Orchestra

Camerata, Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, will be able to further build its national profile and realise greater artistic and growth ambitions thanks to a $300,000 funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government.

17 Jul 2018

The Holidays wins Queensland Premier’s Drama Award

A Brisbane writer and composer has won the 2018-19 Queensland Premier’s Drama Award. The Holidays,  a drama exploring dementia, by David Megarrity was announced as the Award winner this evening.

14 Jul 2018

Acclaimed artist James Turrell lights up GOMA

Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art is set to be transformed by a major, new permanent work by acclaimed international artist James Turrell.

13 Jul 2018

Arts and culture on show at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

This year’s Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) has kicked off, showcasing the arts of Queensland’s First Nations peoples to a national and international audience.

13 Jul 2018