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08 Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees Annual Report 2016–17
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Government objectives
for the community
The Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees contributes to
the achievement of the Queensland Government’s objectives
for the community:
•
Creating jobs and a diverse economy:
The Gallery is one
of Queensland’s leading cultural tourism destinations,
drawing local, interstate and international visitors. Over the
past decade, the Gallery’s international exhibitions program
has delivered a combined economic benefit to the state of
more than $100 million.
•
Delivering quality frontline services:
The Gallery strives to
deliver the highest standard of frontline services to well
over one million visitors each year, in areas such as visitor
experience, learning and public programs, events, school
and group tours, retail, and food and beverage services.
•
Building safe, caring and connected communities:
The Gallery’s multifaceted exhibitions and broad range of
public programs actively encourage inclusive communities
and promote understanding of diverse cultural perspectives.
The Gallery also facilitates participation by many different
sectors of the community, including children and families,
young people and, through its extensive touring program,
people living in regional and remote areas of the state.
Object and guiding principles
In performing its functions, the Board must have regard
to the object of, and guiding principles for, the
Queensland
Art Gallery Act 1987
(the Act). The object of the Act
is to contribute to the cultural, social and intellectual
development of all Queenslanders. The guiding principles for
achieving this object are that:
(a) leadership and excellence should be provided in the
visual arts
(a) there should be responsiveness to the needs of
communities in regional and outer metropolitan areas
(b) respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
should be affirmed
(c) children and young people should be supported in their
appreciation of, and involvement in, the visual arts
(d) diverse audiences should be developed
(e) capabilities for life-long learning about the visual arts
should be developed
(f) opportunities should be developed for international
collaboration and for cultural exports, especially to the
Asia Pacific region
(g) content relevant to Queensland should be promoted
and presented.
Strategic Plan 2016–20
The Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees’
Strategic Plan
2016–20
sets out three strategic objectives:
Collection and exhibitions
1 Build Queensland’s globally significant Collection and
deliver compelling exhibitions.
Strategies:
1.1 Develop the Collection with a focus on contemporary
art from Australia, Asia and the Pacific and a
commitment to Queensland art and artists.
1.2 Curate memorable, dynamic and diverse exhibitions
and cinema programs.
1.3 Develop the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary
Art, Australia’s leading exhibition series on the region’s
contemporary art.
1.4 Take a leading role in scholarly and professional research
and debate in the arts and share knowledge broadly.
Audiences and engagement
2 Connect people with the enduring power of art and ideas.
Strategies:
2.1 Drive growth of our audiences through international
exhibitions, touring, onsite programming and
digital initiatives.
2.2 Deepen engagement with art, artists and ideas by
offering exceptional experiences onsite and online.
2.3 Encourage life-long learning for people of all ages
and abilities through accessible, interactive, social
and digital educational environments.
2.4 Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and
communities through research, culturally sensitive
programming and ongoing evaluation.
Partnerships and practices
3 Build our community of partners and organisational
capability to deliver the best value for Queensland.
Strategies:
3.1 Collaborate with leading international artists and
art museums, tourism and media partners to bring
exceptional art to Queensland.
3.2 Through the QAGOMA Foundation, increase
philanthropic support for our inspiring and
ambitious program.