Queensland Art Gallery Annual report 1999-2000

• Implement a schedule of Collection-based displays (iii) Research and information services and activities that reflects Collection strengths and (iv) Consultancy services developments, including tours through regional (v) Regional services Queensland • Maintain a strategic focus on works by Queensland Research the Collection and communicate the born or Queensland based artists and on art of results through interpretive programs for a diverse r relevance to Queensland's social and cultural audience. diversity. Develop and implement integrated and innovative • Pursue a leadership role in the acquisition of public education programs to support the contemporary art of the Asia Pacific region Collection and exhibitions • Provide and maintain complete and accurate • Investigate and implement enhanced public access information on the Collection and objects in the to the Collection and the innovative delivery of temporary custody of the Gallery education and information services to Queensland • Provide and maintain a level of physical safety for including the development and enhancement of the I the Collection consistent with current international Gallery's website. museum standards Collaborate with national and international bodies • Establish and implement appropriate practices and to further Collection research and exhibition standards for the conservation of the Collection. development and increase audience participation in Gallery programs. Cultural Events • Advise a n d consult with the education sector and (i) Exhibitions (State; national; international) regional Queensland clients. (ii) Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art • Develop a leading research facility to foster research (iii) Travelling exhibitions (Regional and remote into and the development of the Asia Pacific Queensland) Collection and major exhibitions / projects. (iv) Cultural exchanges - support for Sister State Provide consultancy services to regional galleries relations Policy Advice • Present exhibitions of the work of artists from Visual arts policy advice Queensland, interstate a n d overseas. • Provide advice to the Minister in relation to visual • Demonstrate commitment to Indigenous Australian arts issues. a n d contemporary Asian art Respond to Government requests for advice and • Plan, develop a n d present the Asia-Pacific Triennial information in relation to visual arts matters. C to provide access to works from a diversity of Provide advice to Queensland regional galleries P cultures. " • Develop, coordinate and tour exhibitions to Programs of Assistance regional and remote Queensland. Initiation and management of programs of assistance • Initiate cultural exchanges and develop and (i) Scholarships for young emerging artists enhance international relations through the (ii) Youth training through internships / traineeships preparation a n d presentation of international exhibitions a n d special exchange exhibitions. • Conduct annual awarding of scholarships and Support Sister State relationships bursaries (funded from own sourced revenue) Engage trainees interns a n d apprentices Information & Education 0 Develop n e w training initiatives for young (i) Education services graduates. (ii) Interpretive services U -