62 Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees Annual Report 2013–14
PROPOSED FORWARD OPERATIONS
PROPOSED FORWARD
OPERATIONS
Strategic Plan 2014–19
Vision
To be the leading institution for the contemporary art
of Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
Mission
To engage people with art and artists through memorable
and transformative experiences onsite and online.
Principles
• Access for all
• Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Leadership through research, learning and innovation
• Commitment to a sustainable, collaborative and
inclusive culture.
Objectives
1 Collection and exhibitions
Build Queensland’s globally significant Collection and deliver
compelling exhibitions.
Strategies
1.1 Develop the Collection, with a focus on acquiring,
presenting and touring contemporary art from
Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and build on the Gallery’s
commitment to Queensland art and artists.
1.2 Curate memorable, dynamic and diverse exhibitions,
Children’s Art Centre projects and Australian
Cinémathèque programs, including bringing major
international and national art and artists to Queensland.
1.3 Strengthen Queensland’s connections with Asia and the
Pacific through continued innovation and development of
the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT), the
Gallery’s signature exhibition series.
1.4 Take a leading role in scholarly and professional research
and debate in the arts and share knowledge broadly within
the arts sector and the community.
2 Audiences and engagement
Connect people with the enduring power of art and ideas.
Strategies
2.1 Deepen engagement with art, artists and ideas by offering
exceptional experiences onsite and online.
2.2 Encourage lifelong learning for people of all ages and
abilities through accessible, interactive, social and digital
educational environments.
2.3 Expand the Gallery’s reach through touring, programming
and digital initiatives for regional, national, international
and online audiences.
2.4 Develop diverse audiences and support Queensland’s arts
community through targeted research and engagement,
innovative program delivery and ongoing evaluation.
3 Partnerships and practices
Build our community of partners and organisational capability
to deliver the best value for Queensland.
Strategies
3.1 Collaborate with leading international art museums,
Queensland Government, Cultural Precinct, arts, tourism
and media partners to present major exhibitions and
high-quality cultural experiences that contribute to the
state’s social, economic and tourism targets.
3.2 Initiate new giving programs through the QAGOMA
Foundation to increase philanthropic support for an
inspiring and ambitious program.
3.3 Develop sustainable sources of revenue through innovative
fundraising, sponsorship and commercial business models.
3.4 Collaborate with institutional and knowledge partners
to develop audiences and promote understanding of art.
3.5 Demonstrate leadership within the arts sector and sustain
a collaborative, innovative and inclusive organisation.