Arts Queensland

Arts Queensland is the Queensland Government’s lead agency for arts and culture, driving investment, strategy and sector development across the state. The agency supports artists, arts organisations and creative industries while managing significant state-owned cultural infrastructure.

They play a central role in shaping Queensland’s cultural future — strengthening communities, supporting creative careers and ensuring arts and culture remain accessible to all Queenslanders.

What Arts Queensland Does

They deliver strategic leadership, funding programs and infrastructure management to enable a thriving creative sector. Its work includes:

• Statewide arts and cultural funding programs
• Policy development and long-term cultural strategy
• Management of major arts infrastructure and venues
• Support for regional and community arts initiatives
• Investment in First Nations arts and cultural leadership

Through these initiatives, they ensure creativity contributes to social wellbeing, economic growth and cultural identity across the state.

Funding & Investment Programs

Arts Queensland administers a range of funding opportunities supporting artists, organisations and communities, including:

• Queensland Arts Project Fund
• Touring Queensland Fund
• Cultural Tourism Fund
• Regional Community Arts Programs
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund

These programs support new work, touring, cultural tourism, community engagement and professional development, helping Queensland’s creative sector grow sustainably.

Managing Queensland’s Cultural Infrastructure

Arts Queensland supports and manages significant state-owned arts and cultural venues, including:

• Queensland Cultural Centre
• Judith Wright Arts Centre
• Festival House
• Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Through the stewardship of these spaces, Arts Queensland enables performance, exhibition, rehearsal and community engagement opportunities that enrich cultural life across the state.

Queensland’s Time to Shine: Strategy 2025–2035

Arts Queensland’s long-term vision is outlined in Queensland’s Time to Shine, a 10-year strategy focused on:

• Transformational arts and culture for Brisbane 2032 and beyond
• Uniquely Queensland arts experiences
• Maximising opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives
• Building a future creative workforce for a creative economy
• Ensuring arts access for all Queenslanders
• Sharing Queensland stories and celebrating storytellers

This strategy positions arts and culture as a cornerstone of Queensland’s identity, global presence and community wellbeing.

Why Arts Queensland Matters

• Queensland Government’s lead arts and culture agency
• Invests in artists, organisations and regional communities
• Manages major state-owned cultural venues
• Strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative leadership
• Long-term strategy aligned with Brisbane 2032 and beyond

Connect with Arts Queensland

To explore funding opportunities, infrastructure initiatives and cultural strategy, visit Arts Queensland official website.