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Annual Report 2013–14 ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 1 Lord Mayor’s Message 3 Above Visitors viewing the Chairman’s Introduction 4 exhibition Captured: Early Brisbane Photographers Director’s Review 5 and their Aboriginal Subjects Museum Highlights 6 Cover William Bustard Exhibitions 9 Birds Eye View Down Edward Street from Publications 10 Tattersall’s Building 1926 Gift of the Sir John & Lady Awards 13 Chandler Citizens’ Education and Public Programs 10 Appreciation Fund, 2014 Collection 14 Acquisitions 15 Collection Donors 15 Outgoing and Incoming Loans 16 Development 17 Financial Statements 2013–14 18 Board of Directors and Staff 19 Partners and Sponsors 20 2 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE Lord Mayor Graham Quirk As Australia’s new world city it is Museum of Brisbane showcases the to forge a national reputation for its important that we grow our city’s cultural history and creativity of Brisbane. As the work with the award winning The River: life and build upon the city’s sense of city’s narrator it tells the stories of the A history of Brisbane, which features identity. Museum of Brisbane is one way people and places of Brisbane. What many works from the City of Brisbane we provide opportunities for residents better place to be located than in the Collection. and visitors to learn more about city’s heart on the roof top of City Hall. Brisbane and promote its unique and The purpose built facilities allow the It is gratifying that the people of diverse culture. Museum to provide a diverse and vibrant Brisbane, including many sponsors and exhibition program that explores all supporters, have embraced the Museum The Museum plays an important role in aspects of the city’s cultural fabric. and I congratulate the work of the Board my Creative Brisbane. Creative Economy. of Directors led by Sallyanne Atkinson AO 2013–22 strategy, which supports Brisbane’s Over the past twelve months the and the whole Museum team who have growth into an expressive, enthusiastic Museum has established itself as a helped make the Museum such an and energetic hub. Brisbane City Council ‘must see’ destination in the city centre attraction. is dedicated in fostering an innovative and continued a diverse program of and creative community and provide exhibitions which celebrated the Graham Quirk opportunities for everyone to participate 25th anniversary of Expo 88, revealed LORD MAYOR in the cultural life of our diverse and the complex history and beautiful vibrant city. The Museum plays a major environment of Moreton Bay and role in providing an introduction to recognised the work of David Malouf, Brisbane for visitors to the city and one of our greatest authors by asking importantly, allows for residents to the next generation of visual artists to contribute to an in depth understanding create new bodies of artwork inspired of who we are as a community. by his writing. The Museum continues ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 3 CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION It is with great pleasure that I present Following the significant influx to City the Museum’s broad appeal. It is worth the Museum of Brisbane Annual Report Hall upon reopening last year, it is very noting the Museum’s appeal to a for 2013–14. As the only cultural encouraging that the Museum continued younger audience, with 38% of visitors institution solely dedicated to the to experience such high visitation: falling between the ages of 16 to 34. culture and identity of Brisbane, Museum of Brisbane has contributed to Brisbane • Museum of Brisbane Following the Museum’s transition out City Council’s objectives of enhancing Number of visitors: 287,969 of Council last year, 2013–14 was the the cultural and creative outcomes for • Clock Tower Tours first full year of operation as Museum the city and positioning Brisbane as a Number of visitors: 64,974 of Brisbane Pty Ltd and the Museum dynamic, energised and self-assured • City Hall Tours of Brisbane Trust. The company is in global city. Number of visitors: 27,103 a strong financial position, and while we have been incredibly productive in Establishing the new independent Upon reaching level 3, the rooftop of establishing the Museum experience, Museum of Brisbane has been a great City Hall, the anticipation of visitors has this position also ensures we can honour for myself and my fellow Board been palpable and it is reaffirming that continue to implement many new of Directors: Andrew Harper, Jeff visitor research confirms that 98% of features that contribute to the future Humphreys, Alison Kubler, Chris Tyquin visitors’ expectations have been met or vision of the Museum. and David Askern (Company Secretary). exceeded. The research also reveals that It is a great responsibility to steer an the Museum visitors are wide ranging: It has been essential for the Museum organisation which provides an 35% of our visitors are from Brisbane, to build a high level of support within accessible, enjoyable and enriching 22% are from QLD, 10% from interstate the wider community and it has been experience for residents and visitors and 33% are international visitors. Visitor encouraging in this initial phase to have to the city. age groups are also spread across the received such a positive response from spectrum providing further evidence of across Brisbane. I would like to thank all 4 of the Museum’s stakeholders. Special I congratulate the Museum’s Executive Museum of Brisbane thanks to Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Team for their contribution and Board of Directors, Back: Chris Tyquin, Brisbane Lifestyle Chairman Councillor leadership throughout 2013–14. Led by David Askern Krista Adams and Brisbane City Council Director Peter Denham, I commend and (Company Secretary), for their considerable support of thank the entire staff for their dedication Andrew Harper, Jeff Museum of Brisbane. The Museum and effort during the year. Humphreys. Front: Alison Kubler and has welcomed many sponsors and Sallyanne Atkinson supporters this year who have It is an exciting time in the development AO, Chairman. contributed in many ways — financial, of Museum of Brisbane and thanks to the in-kind, loans of artworks and objects, wonderful audience response this year, advice and knowledge — that has the Board feels extremely confident and enriched the Museum experience for enthusiastic about its future direction. our audience. I would like to make special mention of our inaugural Sallyanne Atkinson AO Museum Partner, Gadens and their CHAIRMAN Chairman Paul Spiro, for making a long term commitment to the Museum. I would also like to thank my fellow Board members for their efforts in assisting to shape the future direction of the Museum. The creativity and commitment of the Museum staff has enabled this direction to take shape. ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 5 DIRECTOR’S REVIEW Peter Denham, Director The great energy of reopening the national industry award. The River: have been involved in the life of the Bay. Museum in April 2013 created a wave of A History of Brisbane was awarded the Exhibitions like these provide research enthusiasm and commitment that has winner for best Permanent Exhibition and assistance into building knowledge gained impetus throughout 2013–14 and at the Museums Australia, 2014 Museum of this place and foster a greater seen the Museum continue to deliver an and Galleries National Awards. This is understanding across the community. award winning experience for residents great reward and acknowledgement of and visitors to Brisbane. the commitment and tremendous efforts The Museum is committed to reach of all involved in the development and and involve as many people as possible This year has been a defining period presentation of this landmark exhibition. in its activities. Building on the diverse for the Museum as it has established exhibition program during 2013–14 the a founding base from which it continues The diversity of stories in our history Museum has introduced a greater offer to provide a dynamic and contemporary provides a rich source from which to of education resources for schools experience reflecting the city and all of explore aspects of our identity and and other groups to heighten their its possibilities. cultural make up. Captured: Early experience and provide the essential Brisbane photographers and their learning tools about the place they live. The Museum’s changing exhibitions Aboriginal subjects was a poignant program continues to tell the diverse investigation into the strong Aboriginal The Museum is also invested in stories of the city. The River: A history presence in the city at the turn of the introducing a program of events and of Brisbane, featuring artworks from the 19th century, reminding us all of the activities that will complement the City of Brisbane Collection, continues to traditional people of the area. The exhibition program and introduce new provide a wonderful introduction to the region’s original inhabitants also featured ways of exploring the city. A personal city told through one of its most iconic in The many lives of Moreton Bay, which highlight was working with one of the features — the Brisbane River. For the involved a multifarious selection of city’s greatest cultural ambassadors, first time, the Museum has won a groups and individuals that over time author David Malouf. His In conversation 6 Bruce Reynolds Hydria (Detail) 2014 featured in David Malouf and Friends with ABC News Queensland presenter including a risk framework and a strong I would like to thank the Museum’s Karina Carvalho held in the Ithaca Room operational model that informs the enthusiastic Chairman Sallyanne attracted a capacity audience. The public Museum’s forward planning. Atkinson and the Board of the Museum programs have also enabled the Museum who have provided direction and to reach a diverse audience and Above all the Museum continues to support in continuing to establish importantly, encourage greater develop strong links with the cultural the new Museum.
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