Arts Queensland

Applications closing soon⏳

Don’t miss your chance to apply for Round 2 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund.

Funding is available to support Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives to develop new performing arts works and connect visual, fashion and textile artists to national and international audiences.

Eligible individuals, groups and organisations can apply for:
🔸 Up to $20k for small performing arts projects.
🔸 Up to $70k for larger performing arts projects.
🔸 Up to $30k for visual arts, fashion and textiles market development.
🔸 An additional $10k to support access costs for artists and/or audiences with disability.

Applications close 2pm, Monday 29 June 2026.
Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/4eycvQ9

Passionate about the arts? Looking to learn new skills? Or keen to work beachside at Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture festival?

Applications are now open for volunteers to join the SWELL Sculpture Festival team!

Apply online today 👉 www.swellsculpture.com.au/working-with-swell/

🌟VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!🌟

If you’re passionate about the arts, looking to learn, or simply want to work beachside at QLD’s largest outdoor sculpture festival, we want you to apply!

Volunteering at SWELL is a great opportunity to meet artists, connect with like-minded people, and enjoy the creative and energetic atmosphere of the festival – with various roles available there’s something to suit everyone in our volunteer program.

Come and join in on the fun of the 24th annual SWELL Sculpture Festival, 11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach 🌊

Apply online today 🔗 www.swellsculpture.com.au/working-with-swell/

Thank you Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank for supporting the Volunteer Program at SWELL Sculpture Festival.

Image by PBR Images

🎭 APAX 2026: Registrations, awards and travel bursaries now open!

Don't miss the Australian Performing Arts Exchange happening in Brisbane from 7–11 September. This industry event brings together performing arts workers from across Australia to collaborate and shape the future of live performance.

Early bird registrations are now open and we're providing travel bursaries to help eligible delegates cover costs.

Applications close Thursday 18 June 👉 https://bit.ly/4vMxDrz

Nominations for PAC Australia’s IMPACT Awards are also open, celebrating excellence in the live performance sector.

Nominations close Wednesday 24 June 👉 https://bit.ly/4upnMXh



📷 PAC Australia. Credit: Alex Sibbison

✨ Brisbane Festival is back this September!

The 2026 program brings a fresh new vibe, kicking off bright and early each day with dance parties, yoga and Morning Mantra featuring Queensland’s own Chamber Orchestra, Camerata.

Today's launch party was just a glimpse of the excitement ahead 🧘‍♀️

👉 Be part of the action and watch Brisbane come alive: https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/



📷 Brisbane Festival 2026 Launch. Credit: Morgan Roberts

Celebrate Queensland Day with $6 tickets to locally made films!

Our own Screen Queensland helps to make local and international films (like these) happen right here in our home state. 🎬

💍 Muriel’s Wedding: New Farm Cinemas - 4pm
🎸 Elvis: New Farm Cinemas - 6.30pm
🪖 Unbroken: The Elizabeth Picture Theatre - 6pm
👙 Fool’s Gold: Red Hill Cinemas - 4pm
⛱️ Spit: Red Hill Cinemas - 6.30pm
🌴 Ticket to Paradise: Regal Cinema - 4pm

When: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Book your tickets now 👉 https://qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/whats-on/parties/



📷 Images courtesy of Five Star Cinemas

🔎 Uncover Queensland’s rich heritage this Queensland Day at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co.

Take a free guided tour to explore Queensland stories, or experience the excitement of live blacksmithing demonstrations by Australian Champion Blacksmith, Terry Drennan.

When: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Where: Cobb+Co Museum, East Toowoomba

Find out more 👉 https://qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/whats-on/parties/



📷 National Carriage Collection, 2025. Credit: Queensland Museum Cobb+Co
📷 Blacksmithing Demonstration. Credit: Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

🦖 Celebrate Queensland Day with a family-friendly Dino Dance Party at Queensland Museum Tropics in Townsville.

🖍️ Get creative with hands-on crafts, uncover dino facts and marvel at the state fossil, Muttaburrasaurus.

When: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Where: Queensland Museum Tropics, Townsville

Details here 👉 https://qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/whats-on/parties/



📷 Dino Dance Party. Credit: Queensland Museum Tropics

Umbrella and PUNQ are inviting proposals for major works to feature in this year’s festival.

👉 Apply now: www.umbrella.org.au/punq-eoi/
🕛 Applications close: 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 7 June 2026