- A new Queensland Major Commissioning Fund will support the creation of ambitious programming and works in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Matched funding of up to $250,000 will support landmark arts events and productions that shine a spotlight on Queensland as a creative powerhouse.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering Queensland's Time to Shine, a 10-year arts and culture strategy to grow arts audiences, generate tourism and creative employment opportunities.
A new commissioning fund will boost Queensland's reputation as a creative powerhouse by investing in ambitious Queensland-made creative work that will premiere on the runway to the State's biggest event, the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering the Queensland Major Commissioning Fund which will provide matched funding of up to $250,000 over two years to support the production and presentation of large-scale creative works that showcase Queensland artists, organisations and stories.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Fund will empower established arts and cultural producers and organisations to platform Queensland, including engaging high-profile talent to collaborate with.
An additional $10,000 will be available to support costs associated with increasing access for artists and/or audiences with disability.
The Fund is aimed at arts and cultural producers and organisations with a track record in the commissioning, development and presentation of works of scale and significance.
Eligible works must be in an advanced stage of concept development, with first presentations by December 2028.
Minister for Education and the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the Fund would help establish Queensland as the events capital of Australia.
"This is where big Queensland ideas come to life," Minister Langbroek said. "The Fund is about encouraging arts and cultural producers and organisations to deliver on their vision for bold new works.
"In the lead up to the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan to transform arts experiences that will put Queensland up in lights.
"After a decade of decline under Labor, the Crisafulli Government has a plan for Queensland's future, through a thriving arts scene and world-class visitor experience. "Queensland is leading the nation in the arts and entertainment, and this fund will enable to local creatives to invest in major works that will showcase our talent to the world. "Through this new fund, we're backing a thriving arts sector and creative economy growth for Queensland."
Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Fund are now open and will close at 2.00pm Monday, 20 July 2026. Successful EOIs will pitch their project to an expert panel, with shortlisted projects invited to submit a full application.
