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Regional Outcomes

Government investment to showcase Indigenous performing arts in FNQ

Far North Queensland’s Indigenous performing arts sector will receive a $2.1 million funding injection from the state government to help local performers and artists showcase their unique stories and connect with larger audiences.

24 Jan 2018

International art exhibition lauds Queensland’s William Robinson

World-renowned Queensland artist William Robinson will be taking over the Australian Embassy in Paris for eight weeks from 25 January.

Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government-supported exhibition William Robinson: Genesis is heading to Paris following its successful two-month run in Washington DC.

23 Jan 2018

Queensland Arts Showcase Program delivery exceeds 200 projects

A Queensland Government fund supporting vibrant arts and cultural experiences across the state has reached a major milestone with more than 200 exciting projects delivered off the back of over $6 million in investment.

19 Jan 2018

Innovative approach delivers $6.5M boost to arts across the state

Regional Queenslanders will have greater input into Queensland Government arts and culture investment made in their local communities as a result of a new approach to statewide arts delivery announced today.

11 Jan 2018

Thor premiere hammers home Queensland’s screen success

The Australian premiere of international blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok on the Gold Coast marks another major achievement for Queensland’s screen industry, Queensland Premier and Arts Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.

17 Oct 2017

‘Gerhard Richter: the Life of Images’ opens at GOMA

An exhibition of more than 90 works by Gerhard Richter, one of the world’s most influential artists, opens exclusively at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) from tomorrow until 4 February 2018.

13 Oct 2017

New appointments to Queensland Performing Arts Trust Board

Premier and Minister for the Arts Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced new appointments to the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (QPAT) Board, including a new Chair and four new members.

6 Oct 2017

Winners of prestigious Queensland Literary Awards announced

Queensland’s literary talent was tonight (Wednesday 4 October) recognised at the 2017 Queensland Literary Awards (QLA) ceremony at the State Library of Queensland (SLQ).

5 Oct 2017

Marvel proves record breaking success for GOMA

The blockbuster exhibition Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe closed yesterday as the best attended ticketed show ever staged at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). 

7 Sep 2017

Saint-ly memorial for punk rock pioneers as Queensland makes a big sound over contemporary music

Legendary Queensland punk rock band The Saints will be immortalised through a large-scale inner-city Brisbane mural, celebrating their lasting contribution to the local and international music scene 40 years after the release of their ground-breaking first album.

6 Sep 2017