Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 2002-03

For the first time, a program of New Media Workshops development of the exhibition. The aim was to provide was conducted as part of APT 2002. Exploring new these young people with an opportunity to learn more media and hybrid arts, the program saw four APT 2002 about their own cu lture by working with traditional and artists - Heri Dono, Lisa Reihana, Song Dong and Nalini historical material related to their communities. A Malani - tutor, in an intensive workshop environment, positive legacy of the project will be the ability of the over 60 students and artists from throughout Australia. traineeship recipients to actively participate in the A total of 17 new video works were produced by the continuing growth and development of Indigenous participants, as well as a new work by Chinese artist culture. Song Dong. Services to regional Queensland Exhibition support services and advice, and training and professional development services were provided by the Gallery's Regional Services staff to regional arts venues and communities throughout Queensland. The exhibitions, 'Exploring Outback: Artists' Responses to Life on the Land' and 'Otherworlds: Images of Fantasy and Fiction', toured to 10 regional venues attracting over 13 000 visitors. An eight-venue regional Queensland tour for the youth-focused exhibition, 'Pop: The Continuing Influence of Popular Culture on Contemporary Art' was also developed. Each travelling exhibition was supported by educational and promotional resources and Gallery staff travelled to regional venues to assist venue staff set up and dismantle exhibitions. Other Gallery staff were also involved with regional Queensland audiences in the provision of workshops, lectures, talks, consultancy services, and in the judging of art awards and prizes. 'Story Place', one of the most significant projects undertaken by the Gallery in recent years, has involved working closely with the regionally-based artists of Cape York on commissions for the Collection, and with young people completing traineeships in partnership with regional institutions in far north Queensland. Reconciliation The Gallery's commitment to reconciliation involves recognising the need for enhancing the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. A cornerstone of the 'Story Place' project saw an innovative training program involving Indigenous people undertaking traineeships in conjunction with the The Indigenous Australian art department welcomed a new staff member, Joan Collins, Indigenous Liaison Officer and Administrative Officer, who will encourage local Indigenous community involvement in the Gallery's programs including the 'Story Place' Opening Celebrations weekend, in late July 2003. Ga llery membership The Friends of the Queensland Art Gallery and the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation perform integral roles for the Gallery. Through the activities of the Friends and the Foundation, the Gallery receives immense support in two key areas - fostering and enhancing public appreciation of the visual arts, and fundraising for the development of the Gallery's Collection and exhibition programs. While the Friends continued their very successful program of social and educational events for members, including the monthly 'Wake up to art!' series, Foundation members were involved in their own events calendar, including the highly successful fund raising appeal for the acquisition of the Yayoi Kusama work, Soul under the moon 2002. During the year, the distribution of the Gallery's quarterly magazine, Artlines, was expanded to include members of both the Friends and the Foundation. For full details of the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation operations and activities, please see the separate Annual Report produced by the Foundation. 25