Backing Queensland's Artists
Queensland Arts Council supports Queensland's artists in many ways. Through professional employment, funding, scholarships, mentorships, advice, workshops, or maybe just a point in the right direction.
Employment
Queensland Arts Council remains one of the state’s leading creators of employment for Queensland artists:
In an single year, QAC's programs employ around 1,300 artists and artsworkers for a collective 1,500 weeks for activities and performances statewide and nationally.
In the past two years:
- QAC in partnership with Arts Queensland, presented, managed and coordinated 17 theatre productions throughout regional Queensland. Of these, eight were by Queensland playwrights and seven productions were new Queensland works.
- QAC has presented 180 theatre performances written by Queenslanders, delivered to regional Queensland.
- QAC has delivered 57 Workshops and Master Classes in theatre production, playwriting and professional theatre development skills to schools students and professionals all over the state.
If you'd like to know more about touring with Queensland Arts Council, see So You Want to Tour?
Awards, Scholarships and Mentorships
Queensland Arts Council supports Queensland's emerging artists through providing industry experience and opportunities. Read more about our awards, mentorships and scholarships.
Resources
Through workshops and forums, online resources and guide books, Queensland Arts Council provides information, advice, resources for Queensland's regional artists.
