Supporting programs that focus on attracting and retaining young people
Funding announced in October through the Youth And Arts Pathways program will support 8 projects to attract and retain young people within the sector.
Progress
Keep up to date with what is happening and find out about the key actions delivering Sustain 2020-2022, the first phase of Creative Together 2020-2030.
The Queensland Government has committed $22.5 million over two years through the Arts and Cultural Recovery Package of the Queensland Government’s plan to Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs, to support actions in Sustain 2020-2022, ensuring the sector’s foundation to emerge from the impacts of COVID-19 with strength.
A strong and sustainable sector
Stabilising and sustaining the sector
Funding announced through the Recovery Funding- Sustain program will support Independent arts organisations, Organisations Fund 2017-2020 recipients, key festivals and Major Performing Arts Organisations.
Queensland stARTS plan for economic recovery in arts sector
Independent Queensland artists and arts workers impacted by COVID-19, will receive financial relief with more than $700,000 in Queensland Government stART grants recently awarded.
Elevate First Nations arts
Supporting Indigenous Arts Centres: Pormpuraaw
Investment from the Indigenous Art Centre Uplift program supported Pormpuraaw Art & Cultural Centre in their giant mural project
Supporting Queensland First Nations arts
The First Nations Commissioning Fund is supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural practitioners, organisations, collectives or communities to commission and deliver uniquely Queensland Indigenous stories, arts and cultural experiences, products and celebrations.
Expanding investment in IACs
Three Indigenous arts centres are being supported with two-year funding through the Indigenous Art Centre Launch Fund.
Activate Queensland’s local places and global digital spaces
2021 World Science Festival makes a spark in Brisbane
The 2021 World Science Festival Brisbane (WSFB) is back and will offer a dynamic mix of educational, fun and fascinating activities both live and digital.
Activating outdoor and non-traditional settings
The new Open Air will support the activation of outdoor and non-traditional settings and the production and delivery of a program of works by artists and arts organisations in these spaces.
Supporting the development and presentation of digital programming
The new Digital Adaptation will support the development of digital performances that increase reach across Queensland and enhance audience experiences.
Drive social change across the state
New data shows the value Australians place on arts and creativity
Australia Council for the Arts has released the fourth iteration of the National Participation Survey, exploring Australian's engagement and attitudes towards the arts.
Arts advantage supporting social impact
A new stream in the Queensland Arts Showcase Program is supporting arts-led projects which provide social benefits to Queenslanders.
Arts projects supporting Thriving Cohesive Communities
Arts projects have been supported through the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants have been announced.
Strengthen Queensland communities
Two new funds for Queensland touring
A new approach to arts touring in Queensland will make it easier to take incredible arts experiences on the road and support access to diverse arts and cultural experiences for audiences and communities across the state.
Supporting artists to present new work
Outcomes of the First Nights Showcase program for Bulmba-ja and Judith Wrights Arts Centre have been announced.
Supporting live performances and engagement activities in regional communities
The Creative to Go program is supporting e-engage with live, local and high quality arts experiences in regional communities.
Share our stories and celebrate our storytellers
Preserving and revitalising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages
Outcomes for the Queensland Government's Indigenous Languages Grants 2020 have been announced.
Conserving Queensland’s heritage places
The Queensland Government is commited to conserving and promoting Queensland cultural heritage through the inclusion of heritage buildings on the Queensland Heritage Register.
Sharing our stories with little Queenslanders
Created by local talent, the new First 5 Forever Stories for Little Queenslanders series shared stories inspired by people and communities around Queensland.