Queensland’s arts sector is being asked to help shape the next-stage four-year action plan to ensure creativity fuelled growth is realised across the state.
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said consultation is now underway to develop the second action plan Grow 2022-2026 to realise Creative Together 2020-2030 A 10-year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland and its vision for a state renewed and transformed through creativity.
“Grow 2022-2026 will shift focus from recovery to embracing the significant opportunities for arts and culture in the post COVID-19 environment, with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games firmly on the horizon,” Minister Enoch said.
“I encourage Queensland’s arts sector to engage in the consultation process and share their views on potential actions and initiatives that can support sector growth over the next four years through participation in a survey, with First Nations forums and dedicated focus groups also planned to be held in the coming months.”
Minister Enoch said over the past two years, the Queensland Government has successfully delivered Creative Together through its first action plan Sustain 2020-2022, underpinned by the $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package which focussed on enabling the sector to emerge from the impacts of COVID-19 in a position of strength.
“Sustain has provided solid foundations for growth, including creating more than 9,500 employment opportunities for Queensland artists and arts workers, strengthening over 200 arts organisations, businesses and venues across the state, and grown sector capacity and career pathways for more than 800 artists.
“Funding also supported the creation of a large pipeline of new works, festivals and other arts events which delivered economic outcomes through cultural tourism, while more than 20 arts-led social impact projects were realised that improved the lives of Queenslanders.
“With a focus on elevating First Nations arts, investment expanded support to 17 Indigenous Arts Centres across the state, while the establishment of the First Nations Arts and Cultures Panel enabled the development of a draft Cultural Engagement Framework to guide respectful engagement with First Nations peoples, organisations and communities in the creation and presentation of arts and cultural work.
“Grow 2022-2026 will build on this work and grow creative employment and economic participation, support the sector to deliver high-quality and uniquely Queensland cultural experiences and products that enhance the state’s cultural reputation, and drive arts-led economic and social outcomes within our communities,” Minister Enoch said.
“Importantly, Creative Together will continue to shape our future, foster the growth of bold and rich cultural experiences for audiences, and position our state on the world stage in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.
