Arts Queensland

[OUT NOW] The First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan 2024-2026 will support First Nations arts and cultural practitioners and communities to realise the ambition for sustainable growth of a First Nations-led fashion and textile industry in Queensland. Key action areas in the plan include: ▪ Sharing and protecting Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ stories ▪ Growing creative practice and capacity ▪ Connecting to markets ▪ Enabling scalable industry development. Read the plan and more: https://lnkd.in/gSW-nJdx

Join Creative Workplaces Friday 30 August at 11:30AM for its next monthly webinar: Working for yourself within the arts and culture sector. Victorian Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith will offer practical tips and advice for self-employed creatives including freelancers, contractors and independent artists. It's free, and registrations are open now: https://bit.ly/3SWSlnq (Can't make it at the scheduled time? Register and they'll send you the recording after.)

First Nations arts and cultural leaders - the Australian Institute of Company Directors has launched round 2 of the First Nations Director Scholarship Program. This program aims to develop a cohort of First Nations directors to contribute to both First Nations and non-Indigenous boards across Australia. ⏰ Applications close 25 August 2024. https://lnkd.in/g8wrgMRb

Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) round 6 is now open. QASP supports the development and presentation of new arts and cultural works by Queensland artists. Previous recipients have used their funding to support the creative development of plays, perform new works, grow festivals and much more. Find out more and apply at bit.ly/QASPR6 Applications for this round close 9 September 2024.

We’re pausing the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Market Development Funds to hold a review and seek feedback from the sector, including consulting on potentially moving to round-based funding. Applications under the current guidelines for these funds will be accepted until 2pm on 18 July 2024. For information on our other funding opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/g5AhRK7

QTouring has launched! Queensland’s new arts touring and engagement service works to empower artists to tour and support Queensland communities to acceess performance and engagement activities. Managed by Stage Queensland and supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, QTouring is here to grow vibrant and sustainable touring in Queensland.    Explore the website at qtouring.com.au, and stay up to date by subscribing to QTouring enews and following their social media channels.    Image: Counterpilot, image by Morgan Roberts

Work with us! We are looking for two communications professionals to join our Brisbane-based team. A05 Digital Communications Officer (closes 17 June 24) - coordinate digital and non-digital communications and administrative activities to support the programs and activities of Arts Queensland. (https://lnkd.in/ghcAgrN6) A07 Principal Communications Officer (closes 23 June 24) - develop, implement and manage communications and marketing strategies to raise awareness and support for Arts Queensland programs. (https://lnkd.in/gz5XbF-M)

Work with us! We are seeking two managers to join the Brisbane team here at Arts Queensland. A08 Strategy Manager - First Nations Engagement (Identified) (closes 17 June 24) - provide policy support and advice to inform the work of AQ's First Nations Arts and Cultures Panel and First Nations arts and cultural funding programs. (https://lnkd.in/gRgbGQeA) AO8 Senior Strategy Manager (closes 17 June 24) - manage the Strategy team's development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policy, strategies, programs and initiatives that work to grow the sustainability of Queensland's arts, cultural and creative sector. (https://lnkd.in/gyqsj2fJ)

Visual artists - the Maryborough Hospital Arts in Health Pilot Program Expression of Interest process (EOI) is now open.    Artists who can work in collaboration to co-design an aesthetic rejuvenation of the Ward 3 space in Maryborough Hospital are invited to submit an EOI.    Full details can be viewed https://lnkd.in/gvjmagMy    Submission closing date is 16 June 2024.

Arts Queensland acknowledges the importance of National Reconciliation Week as a time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. We recognise the vital role of arts in supporting reconciliation through the sharing and celebrating of the diverse stories, cultures and languages of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland. To find out more about National Reconciliation Week, visit https://lnkd.in/gS3tYRY #NRW2024 #firstnations #NowMoreThanEver Reconciliation Australia Image description: National Reconciliation Week branding from Reconciliation Australia with words Now More than Ever, National Reconciliation Week 2024, 27 May to 3 June #NRW2024 reconcilation.org.au