Arts Queensland

Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Education, is committed to building a strong and sustainable sector which supports the renewal and transformation of Queensland through arts, culture and creativity. Our objective is to enhance Queenslanders' access to arts and culture through investment in the creation, development and presentation of arts product, cultural experiences and cultural infrastructure. We recognise the value of Queensland's diverse arts, cultural and dynamic sector and its delivery on the Government's priorities including the objectives for the community. Arts Queensland is committed to ensuring integrity, accountability and consultation in delivering on our responsibilities and approach and communicating outcomes. Arts Queensland is leading the implementation of Queensland’s Time to Shine: a 10-year strategy for arts and culture 2025-2035 across the Queensland Government in partnership with key stakeholders. Our responsibilities - Support the Minister for the Arts in setting the state government’s strategic policy direction for arts and culture in Queensland. - Lead the implementation of arts, cultural and creative policy, including Queensland’s Time to Shine, across Queensland in partnership with key stakeholders. - Facilitate delivery of the Queensland Government's arts and cultural priorities and administer government investment in funding programs and capital works programs. - Oversee and report on the Queensland Government's investment in arts and culture and ensure the best use of public funds. - Manage the state’s arts and cultural assets, including the Queensland Cultural Centre at Brisbane's South Bank; Judith Wright Arts Centre and Festival House in Fortitude Valley; and Bulmba-ja in Cairns. - Support the governance and compliance of arts companies and arts statutory bodies in the Arts portfolio.