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Delivering the Vision The Queensland Government’s vision is for: Queensland to be a culturally dynamic place, rich in diversity and experiences - where ideas and talent are supported; where artistic and cultural pursuits are encouraged; and where the economy is enhanced by excellence in creative innovation. Michael Zavros, Rise, 2000, oil on canvas. Photo courtesy of the artist and Artbank. Artist represented by Mori Gallery, Sydney. Creative Queensland recognises that culture is about a way of life: the enjoyment and wellbeing derived from participation in social traditions and the sharing of knowledge, ideas, beliefs, values, spirituality, standards and responses. Creative Queensland promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation and success as part of the Government’s Smart State vision by fostering an environment where creativity and ideas can contribute to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of individuals and communities. This policy affirms the Government’s role in supporting Queenslanders’ participation in the artistic and cultural life of the community. At the same time, it recognises that building the cultural life of the State is the collective responsibility of individuals and communities across Queensland. Creative Queensland provides a strategic framework involving Arts Queensland, other Government agencies and the creative, arts and cultural industries to support the development of: • People to enhance quality of life through engagement in arts and cultural activity through lifelong learning and education and leadership and artistic excellence; • Communities to build capacity and promote renewal and cultural tourism; • Places, collections and traditions to enhance sense of identity and belonging, respect cultural heritage, create better public places, and provide infrastructure and services; and • Creative enterprises to develop innovative and sustainable cultural businesses to create jobs and greater economic prosperity. Creative Queensland sets a framework for Arts Queensland to work in partnership across Government and with the education and community sectors. Cultural Funding Mechanisms Funding for arts and cultural development in Australia may have originated in 1818 when the poet Michael Massey Robinson was granted two cows from the Government herd “for his services as a Poet Laureate” 9 . In 1968, Queensland was the first state government to establish a cultural portfolio and since then state and local governments have significantly increased their financial support for cultural activity. Ensuring Queensland Government funding for arts and culture achieves the best possible outcomes is a key responsibility for Arts Queensland. Maintaining and increasing a strong focus on outcomes will require regular review of cultural funding mechanisms to ensure resources are directed and applied in the most effective way. Arts funding traditions, at all three levels of government, essentially revolve around grant and capital infrastructure programs as the central policy tools. However, other mechanisms exist that can be equally or more effective. Alternative support mechanisms, such as the Queensland Government’s two per cent for public art policy, Art Built-in, will be examined to seek a range of more sophisticated and sustainable mechanisms of stimulating cultural activity. The following section provides examples of just some of the partnerships, programs and activities across the Government that contribute to the key strategies in Creative Queensland. These strategies will be built on during the life of the Cultural Policy. 9 The Australian Encyclopaedia Sydney: Australian Geographic 1996, pp 2599-2600 MILESTONES IN QUEENSLAND’S CULTURAL HISTORY 1958 Artist and educator Vida Lahey awarded OBE (d.1968). 1959 Queensland Art Gallery purchases Pablo Picasso’s La Belle Hollandaise. 1959 Queensland Centenary as a separate colony. Centenary Cultural Scheme allocates 1 million pounds for regional and city cultural centres. 1959 Queensland’s first commercial TV stations QTQ9 and BTQ7 begin transmission. 1960 Queensland Ballet established as the Lisner Ballet. 1960 Thea Astley publishes her first novel A Descant for Gossips; goes on to win the Miles Franklin Award. 1961 Australian modernist exhibition at the Whitechapel ▼ 12 Creative Queensland Queensland Government Cultural Policy 2002 Art Gallery in London included four Queensland artists, Charles Blackman, Jon Molvig, Andrew Sibley and Ian Fairweather. 1961 First Musica Viva season in Brisbane. 1961 Formation of the Townsville Cinema Club, oldest cinema group in Australia. 1961 Brisbane Arts Theatre opens in renovated building in Petrie Terrace, but burns down in 1964. 1961 Arts Council of Australia (Queensland) established by Dr Gertrude Langer; later renamed the Queensland Arts Council. 1961 The Contemporary Art Society of Australia (Queensland branch) was established (until 1973) at the instigation of Dr Bernard Schaffer, Roy Churcher, Ian Still and Bronwyn Yates. The Society was dedicated to abstraction and more radical approaches to visual art. 1962 Brisbane holds its first Warana Festival. 1962 Indigenous Australians gain the right to vote in Federal elections. 1963 Diane Cilento nominated for an Oscar in the film Tom Jones.
People Creative Queensland recognises the importance of supporting the creative and innovative spirit of people – as individuals and artists, and as part of families and communities. Both Creative Queensland and the Government’s Putting Families First policy support the need to balance social and economic outcomes for the future wellbeing of individuals and communities. In supporting people, Creative Queensland also affirms respect for cultural diversity and support for culturally diverse artistic practice. The key strategies for the Government in supporting people are to: enhance lifelong learning and education through artistic and cultural activity; and foster leadership and professional excellence in the arts. Supporting creative professionals such as artists and filmmakers is central to encouraging distinctive local ideas and work that will distinguish Queensland in the global marketplace. Lifelong Learning and Education through Artistic and Cultural Activity Connecting people of all ages with the diverse cultural resources of the community will foster broader participation of individuals in artistic and cultural experiences, develop creativity and critical thinking skills and build audiences which are culturally aware. Fluff performed by Christine Johnston and Lisa O’Neill, a Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) co-production as part of the 2002 Out of the Box Festival. Photo courtesy of QPAC. Creativity and innovation can lead to the discovery of imaginative solutions to a diverse range of problems. The artistic experience embodies creativity and self-expression and can be a vehicle for personal development. An understanding of culture, both past and present, helps build a more tolerant and cohesive society. Working across the Government, and particularly partnerships between Arts Queensland and Education Queensland, will strengthen the relationship between arts and cultural activities and lifelong learning and cultural literacy. To enhance lifelong learning and education in the community through arts and cultural activity, the Government will develop initiatives including: • Conduct a poetry and short story competition in Queensland schools, with winning works to be displayed on buses, to raise the profile of writing, provide innovative publishing opportunities for young people and present positive images of young people. • Conduct a major research project to identify the social and educational impact of arts activity on children in the middle school years. • Deliver arts and cultural experiences through visits to theatres, museums, archives, film production studios, galleries and libraries and participation in festivals. …enhance lifelong learning and education through artistic and cultural activity • Establish an Indigenous Youth Arts Foundation to assist Indigenous high school students to develop career paths as professional artists and engage in a range of arts events such as contemporary music festivals. 1963 National Trust of Queensland formed by and constituted under an Act of Parliament. 1964 8,000 fans at Brisbane airport greet The Beatles while antagonists toss garbage and ▼ suggest they get haircuts (the Fab Four perform to packed audiences at Festival Hall). 1964 Aboriginal poet and activist Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker) from North ▼ 46645 Stradbroke Island becomes first Aborigine to publish with the release of We Are Going. The collection of poetry My People appears in 1970. (b. 1920 d.1993). 1964 Queensland rock star Billy Thorpe moves to Sydney to become lead singer of The Aztecs. Admitted to the ARIA Hall of Fame 1991. 1965 Queensland Youth Orchestra formed in Brisbane. 1967 Forum Cinema opens in Adelaide Street. Three-quarters of Brisbane’s suburban theatres closed since the advent of TV in 1959. 1967-76 Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act recognised all ‘relics’ as property of the Crown and provided for the Minister to purchase land or take protective measures and control access to sites. 1968 Arts portfolio established under the direction of a Minister for Cultural Activities. 1968 Central West Arts Council School of Creative Arts established which would become Arts West in 1991. 1968 Queensland Potters Association established. Incorporated 1974. 1968 Ray Hughes Gallery opens in Brisbane. 1968 Rock group Railroad Gin established (to 1976); have hit with Matter of Time. 1969 Craft Council of Queensland established. Traded as a company since 1978. Creative Queensland Queensland Government Cultural Policy 2002 13
Page 1 and 2: The Queensland Government Cultural
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Page 5 and 6: Contents From the Premier and Arts
Page 7 and 8: Introduction The Queensland Governm
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Page 13 and 14: The Cultural Context Continued Thes
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Page 19 and 20: Communities Queensland is the most
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Page 29 and 30: Glossary Continued Edward Koumans,
Page 31 and 32: Acknowledgements Poetry In order of

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