Queensland Art Gallery Annual report 1999-2000

S-ra,.-ecic rec-k- on VISION • Increase research into the Collection and broaden Increased quality of life for all Queenslanders through dissemination of results through a variety of enhanced access, understanding and enjoyment of the media. visual arts and furtherance of Queensland's reputation as • Develop and enhance access to the Collection and a culturally dynamic State. related programs for all Quccnslandcrs through new technology. MISSION • Expand and enhance the Gallcrys services to To be the focus for the visual arts in Queensland and a regional and remote Queensland through dynamic and accessible art museum of international exhibitions, educational services, professional standing. development and consultancies. Improve returns from existing sources of sell- KEY STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS generated funds and develop new sources, both • Enhancement of the Gallery's profile through greater commercial and fundraising. emphasis on its Collection, art of the Asia-Pacific • Continue to develop education and interpretive area, a diverse series of exhibitions, a programs for people of all ages. comprehensive and innovative educational • Attract new audiences through a range of innovative program, an increased focus on children and youth and diverse programs. programs and an extension services program which • Maximise the Gallery's contribution to Government includes tours of exhibitions and educational outcomes through appropriate planning and programs to regional centres throughout development of the proposed Queensland Gallery Queensland. of Modern Art and the refurbishment of the existing • Improvement of access to the State's visual arts Gallery collection and related information and programs to • Present a diverse program of exhibitions from all Queenslanders through use of technology national and international institutions. KEY PRIORITIES AND INITIATIVES STRATEGIES • Continue to promote and present the Gallery, The Gallery focused on the following strategies to ensure specifically in the areas of visual arts practice, its contribution to the attainment of the Government's audience engagement with the visual arts and Outcomes: cultural development. • Develop, manage and conserve the Collection to the • Improve access to the Collection and related visual highest art museum standards for the benefit and arts information irrespective of where people live in enjoyment of present and future users. Queensland. • Display and promote the Collection and the • Promote and market the Gallery as a major cultural- Gallery's facilities, and provide access to tourism attraction. exhibitions, educational services and interpretive • Present a range of Collection-based exhibitions. programs of excellence to a diversity of cultures • Collect and exhibit Australian and International art and publics. including the art of Aboriginal and Torres Strait • Develop and manage an exhibitions program to the Islander peoples and the art of the Asia-Pacific highest art museum standards, which extends to region. regional and remote Q ueenslaitd.