Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 2001-02

STRATEGIC DIRECTION VISION Increased quality of life for all Queenslanders through enhanced access, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts and furtherance of Queensland's reputation as a culturally dynamic state. MISSION To be the focus for the visual arts in Queensland and a dynamic and accessible art museum of international standing. Key Strategic Directions Enhancement of the Gallery's profile through greater emphasis on its Collection, art of the Asia-Pacific area, a diverse series of exhibitions, a comprehensive and innovative educational program, an increased focus on children and youth programs and an extension services program which includes tours of exhibitions and educational programs to regional centres throughout Queensland Improvement of access to the State's visual arts collection and related information and programs to all Queenslanders through use of technology. KEY PRIORITIES AND INITIATIVES 16 Continue to promote and present the Gallery as a centre of international standing specifically in the areas of visual arts practice, audience engagement with the visual arts and cultural development. Continue to develop education and interpretive programs for people of all ages, especially children, teenagers and young adults. Attract new audiences through a range of innovative and diverse programs. Improve access to the Collection and related visual arts information irrespective of where people live in Queensland. Present a range of exhibitions drawn from the Collection. Present a wide-ranging program of exhibitions from other national and international institutions. Collect and exhibit Australian and international art including the art of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the art of the Asia-Pacific region. Promote and market the Gallery as a major cultural tourism attraction. Increase scholarly research into the Collection and broaden dissemination of research results through a variety of media. Develop and enhance access to the State's visual arts collection and related programs for all Queenslanders through new technology. Expand and enhance the Gallery's services to regional and remote Queensland through exhibitions, educational services, professional development and consultancies. Improve returns from existing sources of self-generated funds and develop new sources, both commercial and fund raising. Maximise the Gallery's contribution to Government outcomes through appropriate planning and development of the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art and the refurbishment of the existing Gallery. GOALS The Gallery focused on the following goals to ensure its contribution to the attainment of the Government's priority 'Community Engagement and a Better Quality of Life'. These goals will remain current for the Gallery's Strategic Plan covering the next five-year planning cycle, 2002-07. Develop, manage and conserve the Collection to the highest art museum standards for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future users. Display and promote the Collection and the Gallery's facilities, and provide access to exhibitions, educational services and interpretive programs of excellence to a diversity of cultures and publics. Develop and manage an exhibitions program to the highest art museum standards and which extends to regional and remote Queensland, for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future audiences. Ensure the Gallery's building and strategic development, including the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art project, meets the needs of the community and the Gallery. Provide assistance and encouragement to young emerging artists and professional development and employment opportunities for young persons seeking a career in the visual arts. Continue to develop an organisational culture that articulates best practice throughout the Gallery's operations. OPERATIONAL PLAN The Gallery's Operational Plan underpins its Strategic Plan 2001-06. It documents the major activities undertaken during the 12-month period from 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002 identified in the Strategic Plan. COLLECTION The Gallery has custodial responsibility for the State's visual arts collection. The Collection currently consists of 11 303 works of art. Works are acquired each year in accordance with the following priorities in the Collection Development Policy endorsed by Trustees: Acquire works of art to build, refine and enhance the Collection. Manage the display of the Collection to provide maximum access through permanent display and regular rotations. Implement a schedule of Collection-based displays and activities that reflects Collection strengths and developments, including tours through regional Queensland. Maintain a strategic focus on works by Queensland-born or Queensland-based artists, and on art of relevance to Queensland's social and cultural diversity. Pursue a leadership role in the acquisition of contemporary art of the Asia-Pacific region. Provide and maintain complete and accurate information on the Collection and objects in the temporary custody of the Gallery. Provide and maintain a level of physical safety for the Collection consistent with current international museum standards. Establish and implement appropriate practices and standards for the conservation of the Collection. INITIATIVES & SERVICES Continue to foster research into the Collection and communicate the results through interpretative programs for a diversity of audiences. Continue to develop and implement integrated public education programs to support the Collection and exhibitions. Investigate and implement enhanced public access to the Collection and the innovative delivery of education and information services to Queensland including the development and enhancement of the Gallery's website. Organise and present exhibitions at the Queensland Art Gallery. Develop, coordinate and tour exhibitions to regional Queensland. Continue to advise and consult with the education sector in urban and regional Queensland.