Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 2002-03

Visi on 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. Miss ion To be the focus for the visual arts in Queensland and a dynamic and accessible art museum of international standing. GALLERY PROFILE Gallery Profile Established in 1895, the Queensland Art Gallery opened in its present premises in June 1982. Since then, more than 9 100 000 people have visited the Gallery. The Gallery's public program emphasises its Collection and features a diverse series of exhibitions and a comprehensive educational program with a focus on children and youth. The regional services program provides travelling exhibitions to regional and remote Queensland, increasing access to the art collection for all Queenslanders. The highly successful 'Asia-Pacific Trienn ial of Contemporary Art' series of exhibitions has been, and will continue to be, an important event for the Gallery and the Asia-Pacific region. This engagement has led to a significant collection of contemporary Asian and Pacific art and the development of the Australian Centre of Asia-Pacific Art to foster alliances, scholarship and publishing. Similarly, the Gallery is committed to profiling the work of Indigenous Australian artists, and strengthening relationships with Queensland's Indigenous communities through exhibition, public programming and special initiatives, such as traineeships for young Indigenous arts workers. Private and corporate sponsorship plays a vital role in the Gallery's activities, and support from the Queensland Government underpins the Gallery's acquisitions and programs. The Gallery attracts high levels of community support, reflected in attendance figures and the interest shown in the range of programs and services it offers. In 2002, over 220 000 people visited APT 2002 and related events and activities. The Gallery continues to work towards its second site, the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, as part of the Queensland Government's Millennium Arts Project. 3