STRATEGIC PLAN 2018–22 ART GALLERY | GALLERY OF MODERN ART

CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY VISION QAGOMA is committed to the ’s Our Future State: Advancing Queensland’s Priorities. The To be the leading institution for the contemporary Gallery helps to build safe communities by welcoming all art of , Asia and the Pacific visitors; facilitating participation by children and families, visitors with disability, young people and students, seniors, MISSION and people in remote, regional, and outer metropolitan areas of the state; and by featuring art and artists from To engage people with art and artists through diverse cultures. memorable and transformative experiences As a cultural tourism destination, the Gallery contributes to creating jobs in a strong economy by drawing local, PRINCIPLES interstate and international visitors to Queensland. QAGOMA works to strengthen the state’s visual arts sector Access for all by collecting and presenting the work of Queensland artists. Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait QAGOMA supports a great start for all our children by Islander peoples working with artists to create programs, books and activities for children, and providing teaching and learning resources Leadership built on research and innovation to help children and young people connect with the Commitment to a sustainable, collaborative enduring power of art and ideas. and inclusive workplace OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES INTRODUCTION The Queensland Government’s reinstatement of funding The | Gallery of Modern Art for blockbuster and major exhibitions from 2016–17 (QAGOMA) is a single institution located across two to 2019–20 has provided QAGOMA with a strategic riverside buildings in the Queensland Cultural Centre at opportunity to enable access to world-class art and artists. ’s South Bank. QAGOMA develops and conserves Renewed investment in the exhibition program has driven the state collection of over 18 000 works of historical, record attendance and positive economic impact. Other modern and contemporary art, and stages a dynamic opportunities addressed in this plan include delivering on program of Australian and international exhibitions. Home to the Gallery’s global leadership in the contemporary art the Children’s Art Centre and the Australian Cinémathèque, of Australia, Asia and the Pacific; growing the Collection QAGOMA delivers cultural experiences onsite, online, and through major gifts and acquisitions; building on the through touring exhibitions and programs. commitment to education and lifelong learning; expanding the use of digital technologies; and optimising the Gallery’s QAGOMA is governed by a Board of Trustees and guided facilities within the heritage-listed Cultural Centre. by the Queensland Art Gallery Act 1987, which has the object to ‘contribute to the cultural, social and intellectual In a competitive and unpredictable economic environment, development of all Queenslanders’. ensuring funding to deliver an innovative and well-attended forward exhibition program is an ongoing challenge. Queensland Government funding allocated for the QAGOMA reviews and adapts its curatorial model to ensure Gallery’s operations over the next three years is: exhibitions remain relevant and accessible, and continues 2018–19 ($’000) 2019–20 ($’000) 2020–21 ($’000) to develop non-government revenue sources to supplement 32 935 32 853 33 282 government funding. Limitations on art storage facilities pose a challenge to future growth of the Collection, and ageing building infrastructure, plant and equipment are also ongoing considerations. The Gallery works closely with Arts Queensland to mitigate and plan for these challenges. Wider environmental risks, which are actively managed by QAGOMA, include potential natural disasters, emerging cyber security threats and public safety risks. OBJECTIVES

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COLLECTION AND AUDIENCES AND PARTNERSHIPS EXHIBITIONS ENGAGEMENT AND PRACTICES Build Queensland’s globally Connect people with the Build our community of partners significant Collection and deliver enduring power of art and organisational capability compelling exhibitions and ideas STRATEGIES STRATEGIES STRATEGIES 3.1 Collaborate to extend the Gallery’s 1.1 Develop and exhibit the Collection 2.1 Offer exceptional experiences capacity and influence through with a focus on contemporary onsite and online that target partnerships and networks. art from Australia, Asia and the attendance and enhance visitor 3.2 Attract philanthropic support Pacific and a commitment to satisfaction. for our inspiring and ambitious Queensland art and artists. 2.2 Encourage lifelong learning program through the QAGOMA 1.2 Curate programs led by for people of all ages through Foundation. blockbuster and major exhibitions QAGOMA Learning and the 3.3 Develop non-government revenue that hold wide audience appeal. Children’s Art Centre. through sponsorships, grants and 1.3 Develop the Asia Pacific Triennial 2.3 Provide exhibitions and programs profitable commercial services. of Contemporary Art, Australia’s to Queenslanders in regional, 3.4 Sustain an innovative and inclusive leading exhibition series on the remote, and outer metropolitan workplace that empowers people region’s contemporary art. communities. to perform at their best. 1.4 Take a leading role in research 2.4 Engage with and provide access 3.5 Improve the function of the and debate in the arts and share for diverse audiences and Gallery’s physical spaces to knowledge broadly. communities. enhance visitor experience.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Value of acquisitions gifted to the Visits to QAGOMA onsite and at Non-government revenue as a percentage Queensland Art Gallery Collection touring venues of total revenue Visitors whose experience of exhibitions Website visits and use of digital interactives User charges as a percentage exceeded their expectations Audience satisfaction with onsite visit of total revenue Number of external publications, papers Percentage of visits originating from Queensland Government subsidy per visit presented and awards interstate or overseas

Percentage of visitors whose experience at QAGOMA inspired lifelong learning