Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 2002-03

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 the use of technology. KEY PRIORITIES AND INITIATIVES _ Continue to promote and present the Gallery as a centre of international standing GOALS The Gallery focused on the following goals to ensure its contribution to the attainment of these Government priorities. These goals will remain current for the Gallery's Strategic Plan covering the next five-year planning cycle, 2003-08. _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 with particular attention to the principles of lifelong learning. _Develop and manage an exhibitions program to the highest art museum standards 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, meet 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. specifically in the areas of visual arts practice, audience engagement with the visual The following additional goal has been included in the 2003-08 Strategic Plan: arts and cultural development. _Develop, where appropriate, productive partnerships with other Government _ Continue to develop education and interpretive programs for people of all ages, agencies and with the private, education and community sectors. 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 peoples 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 fundraising. _ 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. 30 OPERATIONAL PLAN The Gallery's Operational Plan underpins its Strategic Plan 2002-07. It documents the major activities undertaken during the twelve-month period from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003, identified in the Strategic Plan. COLLECTION The Gallery has custodial responsibility for the state's visual arts collection. The Collection currently consists of 11 527 works of art. Works are acquired each year in accordance with the following priorities in the Acquisition Policy 2001-05 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.