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appendixes / QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 41 APPENDIXES Ethel Spowers Australia 1890–1947 Staircase window c.1925 Woodcut, ed. of 40, 14.8 x 8.9cm (comp.) Purchased 2005 42 QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 / appendixes appendixes /Q QUEENSLANDUEENSLAND ART GALLERY ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 43 ORGANISATIONAL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM STRUCTURE 2005–06 TRUSTEES ACT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINISTERIAL DIRECTIONS QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY The Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees is the governing body of The Minister for the Arts gave no directions to the Board of Trustees DIRECTOR BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION & MEMBERSHIP the Queensland Art Gallery and draws its powers from the Queensland during the year. Art Gallery Act 1987. The Act provides that the Board is to consist of the number of members appointed by the Governor-in-Council. Trustees are POWERS OF THE BOARD appointed for a term of not more than three years, and are eligible for (1) For performing its functions, the Board has all the powers of an reappointment as Trustees at the expiration of their respective terms. individual and may, for example: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (a) enter into arrangements, agreements, contracts and deeds; and CURATORIAL & COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS During the 2005–06 year, the Board met on eight occasions. (b) acquire, hold, deal with and dispose of property; and (c) engage consultants; and FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD (d) appoint agents and attorneys; and (a) to control, manage and maintain the Art Gallery and each branch (e) charge, and fix terms, for goods, services, facilities and CURATORIAL ACCESS, EDUCATION & REGIONAL SERVICES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE thereof and all property in the possession of the Board; and information supplied by it; and Public Programs (b) to minister to the needs of the community in any or all branches of (f) do anything else necessary or desirable to be done in Australian Art Children’s Art Centre FINANCIAL SERVICES the visual arts by performing its functions. Australian Art to 1950 Regional Services (i) displaying works of art; and (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Board has the powers given to it Contemporary Australian Art Visitor Services INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ii) promoting artistic taste and achievement through the under this or another Act. Indigenous Australian Art illustration of the history and development of the visual arts; (3) The Board may exercise its powers inside and outside Queensland, Queensland Heritage EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAY PROTECTION & SERVICES and including outside Australia. Exhibition Design (iii) promoting and providing lectures, films, broadcasts, telecasts, (4) In this section — ‘power’ includes legal capacity. Asian and Pacific Art Installation COMMERCIAL SERVICES publications and other educational or cultural instruction or Historical Asian Art Workshop material; and Contemporary Asian Art (iv) promoting research; and Pacific Art DESIGN, WEB & MULTIMEDIA (c) to control and manage all land and premises vested in or placed Asia–Pacific Triennial Design under the control of the Board; and Australian Centre of Asia–Pacific Art Web & Multimedia (d) to restore and repair works of art in the possession of the Board; and International Art MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS (e) to frame and package, and manufacture display materials for, works European and American Art Events of art in the possession of the Board; and Media (f) to encourage artistic achievements by artists resident in CINEMA Queensland; and Australian Cinémathèque MANAGERIAL RESEARCH (g) to perform the functions given to the Board under another Act; and (also reports to Curatorial & Collection (h) to perform functions that are incidental, complementary or helpful CONSERVATION Development) to, or likely to enhance the effective and efficient performance of, the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g); and REGISTRATION (i) to perform functions of the type to which paragraph (h) applies and which are given to the Board in writing by the Minister. INFORMATION & PUBLISHING SERVICES Research Library Publications Photography Collection Information Systems PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES Curatorial & Collection Development Public Programs Management & Operations Develop, research, document, interpret and display the Develop increased public and regional program Develop expanded administrative, commercial, Collection for the Queensland Art Gallery and the activities for the Queensland Art Gallery and the protective and information technology services for the Gallery of Modern Art Gallery of Modern Art Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art Maintain the highest art museum standards for the Maximise access to the Collection and to temporary Provide administrative, personnel, financial and preservation and management of the Collection and exhibitions through display, information, educational corporate governance support services for the Gallery temporary exhibitions and interpretive services of the highest standard Ensure internal safekeeping and security of the Provide art historical expertise and other professional Develop and maintain the Gallery’s public profile as an Collection and loan works services to support the Gallery’s Collection and other accessible and dynamic art museum through strategic Oversee the management of the Gallery’s commercial exhibition-based programs marketing and communication initiatives activities Develop and maintain an innovative website presence Coordinate the application of information technology to ensure increased access for the Gallery’s online visitors and audiences Develop existing and new audiences through targeted initiatives and cooperative ventures Manage the Gallery’s state-wide regional services 44 QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 / appendixes appendixes / QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 45 STRATEGIC DIRECTION MEETING THE GOVERNMENT’S COMMUNITY OUTCOMES OUTPUT/PERFORMANCE STATEMENT 2005–06 AND PRIORITIES FOR QUEENSLAND VISION + Display and promote the Collection and the Gallery’s INITIATIVES AND SERVICES Relationship between the Gallery’s goals and outputs and the Government’s community outcomes and priorities + Increased quality of life for all Queenslanders through facilities, and provide access to exhibitions, educational + Continue to foster research into the Collection and enhanced access, understanding and enjoyment of the services and interpretive programs of excellence to a communicate the results through interpretive programs The Queensland Art Gallery, together with the Gallery of Modern Art, deliver the output, ‘Access to the Visual Arts visual arts and furtherance of Queensland’s reputation diversity of cultures and publics with particular attention for a diversity of audiences. (Queensland Art Gallery)’, and contribute to the Government’s outcomes and priorities as indicated below. as a culturally dynamic state. to the principles of lifelong learning. + Continue to develop and implement integrated + Develop and manage an exhibitions program to the public education programs to support the Collection MISSION highest art museum standards, which extends to and exhibitions. Government Outcomes and Priorities Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art Measures Notes Published Actual + To be the focus for the visual arts in Queensland and regional and remote Queensland, for the benefit and + Investigate and implement enhanced public access to Priority Outputs Targets Achievement a dynamic and accessible art museum of enjoyment of present and future audiences. the Collection and the innovative delivery of education (as per MPS*) to 30 June 2006 international standing. + Continue to develop services provided to regional areas and information services to Queensland including the in order to support such communities in the development and enhancement of the Gallery’s website. STRENGTHENING QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES QUANTITY KEY STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS development of their unique cultural assets and + Organise and present exhibitions at the Queensland + Enhance the Gallery’s profile through greater emphasis distinctive identities, while also benefiting from cultural Art Gallery. + Safe and secure communities. + Continue to preserve, document and build the + Number of exhibitions presented 16 16 on its Collection, increased focus on children and youth exchange with such regions. + Develop, coordinate and tour exhibitions to regional + Healthy, active individuals and communities. Gallery’s Collection in order to promote enhanced + Number of Collection-based 8 6 programs, and tours of diverse exhibitions and + Ensure the Gallery’s building and strategic development, Queensland. + A fair, socially cohesive and culturally vibrant understanding and recognition of Queensland’s exhibitions presented education programs to regional Queensland centres. including the Gallery of Modern Art Project, meet the + Continue to advise and consult with the education society. cultural heritage. + Number of exhibitions touring 2 2 + Maintain focus on modern and contemporary needs of the community and the Gallery. sector in urban and regional Queensland. + Provide enhanced, accessible and innovative regional Queensland Australian and international art, Indigenous Australian + Provide assistance and encouragement to young + Continue to develop a leading research facility to foster programs, products and services for all + Total attendance