A strong and sustainable sector
Investment in the arts underpins Queensland's recovery
Queensland Budget 2021-2022 arts outcomes
Connecting industry experts with the sector
The Regional Arts Services Network’s new Creative Business Hub connects arts industry experts with Queensland artists and arts workers, creating meaningful professional development opportunities that support emerging and established artists to progress sustainable careers in the arts.
New national research on audience sentiment
A new report in the Audience Outlook Monitor series shows how Australians are feeling about attending arts and cultural event following COVID-19.
New funding for live music
The Live Music Support program offers contestable grant funding to Queensland-based indoor live music venues to offset revenue losses and stabilise business operations in 2021.
Individuals Fund now open
Queensland based individual artists or cultural workers are able to apply for up to $7,000 through AQ’s Individuals Fund, including up to $1,000 for equipment purchases to support participation in transformational professional and career development opportunities.
Stabilising and sustaining the sector
Funding announced through the Recovery Funding- Sustain program will support Independent arts organisations, Organisations Fund 2017-2020 recipients, key festivals and Major Performing Arts Organisations.
Supporting programs that focus on attracting and retaining young people
Funding announced in October through the Youth And Arts Pathways program will support 8 projects to attract and retain young people within the sector.
Live Music Venue Support
The new Live Music Venue Support is investing in Queensland live music venues across the state, supporting employment of venue staff, technical crew and artists.
New audience data released
Phase 3 results from the Audience Outlook Monitor research explores how audiences feel about attending events in the future, following the impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Queensland stARTS plan for economic recovery in arts sector
Independent Queensland artists and arts workers impacted by COVID-19, will receive financial relief with more than $700,000 in Queensland Government stART grants recently awarded.