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.

Design Centre - plans are in place for a major international design centre, based in Brisbane.

Test Drive the Arts - Test Drive the Arts is a new state-wide audience building program that invites Queenslanders to see our top performing artists.

The Edge - Cultural Centre redevelopment at South Bank where young people can access Queensland's major cultural organisations.

Queensland Theatre Mapping Project - To be a dynamic force in national and international theatre, Arts Queensland is evaluating the landscape.

Creative Production Hubs - Arts Queensland is undertaking a study to scope the development of a Creative Production Hub to support small and mid scale performing arts in Queensland.

Australian Performing Arts Market - The Australian Performing Arts Market is a one-stop opportunity for the world's program-makers to experience the very best in new performing arts from the Australian region

Tax Reform project - Arts Queensland has commissioned a study of attitudes and awareness of potential tax reforms to strengthen the sustainability of the arts sector.

Regional Stages - Arts Queensland and the Australia Council will provide joint funding of $900,000 over three years (2009-2011) to create a stronger local arts industry by placing an established arts producer in three Queensland regions to develop partnerships between the community, local artists and national/international practitioners.