Queensland Art Gallery Annual report 1999-2000

Queensland A t Gulle;a' • Continue to develop a n organisational culture that articulates best practice throughout the Gaflervh operations • Ensure the proposed QuccnCeind Callery of Slotlein Art meets the needs of the communit\ and the Galler\'. As the State's premier visual arts organisation, the 4 , Queensland Art Gallery contributes substantially t t 1 - ' Governmental Priority 'Better Quali iv if lii C itO Supporting Outcome 'Queensland's (.nliui'al I Iei'iiage Recognised a n d Maintained' through: 5, Collection: Collection development, pi'ecer\ alien, ntl display, management a n d mainterianuc. Cultural Events: Development, production and presentation of cultural events and pioduct, throughout Queensland TUFFERY, Michel • Information and Education: Information and Povi tau vaga (The challenge) 1999 education services, advisory a n d consultanc\ Aluminium, pinewood, corn beef tins, rivets Two sculptures: 190 x 308 x 96cm (irreg., approx., each); services, reference, research and interpretive two sculptures: 59 x 109 x 38cm (irreg., approx., each) services a n d promotional actiVitlr. Purchased 1999. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation • Policy Advice: Police advice to (,ocei'n meni and the cultural sector. • Programs of Assistance: Scholarships for young emerging artists a n d youth training through internships / traineeshipc. OPERATIONAL PLAN The Gallery's Operational Plan underpins its Strategic Plan 1999-2002. It documents the major activities undertaken during the twelve-month period 1 Jul\ 1000-30 June 2000, fclenif heel in the Strategic Plan. Collection The State Art Collection The Gallery has custodial responsihilny I or the State's visual arts collection. The Collection currently consists of 11 000 works of art. Works are acquired each year in accordance with the following priorities in the Collection Development Policy endorsed b y Trustees. • Act1nft'e \vorks A' art to hnfld, refine and enhance the Collection. • Manage the display of the Collection to provide ma x i mum access through permanent display and regular rotations. 0)