In 2003, a small group of people decided to try to create a community arts network in Toowoomba, Queensland. There had been many attempts in previous years, but for one reason or another, they died before they were born.
This group was determined to provide a showcase for Toowoomba’s artistic talent, and so started on the long journey. A proposal was taken to the City Council, public meetings were held, community members surveyed, networks formed, newsletters distributed, steering committee formed and eventually in November 2005 a Management Committee elected.
In the meantime, Queensland Arts Council (QAC) invited us to become affiliated with them as a Local Arts Council (LAC). then began the step – to become incorporated as a not-for -profit organisation and affiliation with QAC. These were achieved in March 2006, and so Arts Council Toowoomba Inc. was born.
Mission Statement
Our mission statement is:
To showcase Toowoomba and region as a vital and creative centre for the arts.
Our objectives:
- To provide an umbrella organisation for the local arts community;
- To build membership of the Arts Council Toowoomba and audiences for the arts in Toowoomba;
- To develop and programme arts events;
- To establish a community arts centre.
To download a copy of Art Council Toowoomba’s Constitution, click here
