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APPENDIXES
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Collection development
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Develop the Collection in accordance with
the Gallery's Acquisitions Policy.
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Present a range of exhibitions and Collection
displays.
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Increase scholarly research into the
Collection and broader dissemination of
research results through a variety of media,
including through the Gallery's core
publishing program.
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Conduct regular reviews of Collection
management and conservation practices and
procedures to ensure ongoing best practice.
Accessibility and education
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Continue to develop exhibition, education
and interpretative programs for people of
all ages, including those presented by the
Australian Cinémathèque and the Children's
Art Centre.
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Attract and develop new audiences through
a range of innovative and diverse programs
targeted to specific audience groups,
including children and young people.
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Work with arts workers and galleries in
regional Queensland to ensure that the
Gallery's services — including exhibitions,
educational services, new technologies and
professional development opportunities —
fulfil the needs of regional Queenslanders.
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Continue the development and delivery of
educational programs and services to
schools, universities and the broader
education sector.
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Contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous
Australians through exhibitions, programs,
services and consultative processes that
promote Indigenous art and culture and
address related issues.
Engagement with the Asia Pacific region
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Continue to present the Asia Pacific Triennial
of Contemporary Art exhibition and project
every three years.
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Further the research, documentation,
publication, acquisition and exhibition of
Asian and Pacific art conducted under the
auspices of the Australian Centre of Asia
Pacific Art.
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Continue to support residencies, internships
and other professional development
opportunities for artists, scholars and
museum professionals in the field of Asian
and Pacific art.
KEY CHALLENGES
The Gallery faces a number of challenges in
achieving its goals and the fullest potential of
its contribution to Government objectives.
These challenges include:
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Ensuring that the Gallery is adequately
resourced to respond to significant growth
in audiences across two sites and the
associated increased demand for its
programs and services through Government
and corporate support.
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Continuing to secure funds for Collection
building through the support of individual
donors and benefactors.
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Developing and implementing, in
consultation with Arts Queensland, a
refurbishment program for QAG in order
for the building to be able to continue to
meet the current and future needs of the
Gallery, and ensuring that the world-class
facilities of GoMA are maintained to the
highest standards.
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Successfully developing and maintaining
local, regional and national audiences in
an increasingly competitive leisure market.
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Continuing to be an industry leader in
developing and securing international
exhibitions.