Published Friday, 25 May, 2007 at 03:38 PM
Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Queensland's diversity on display
Queensland’s cultural diversity will be on show at the Diversity on Display multicultural art exhibition this weekend in Brisbane’s West End.
Multiculturalism Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Multicultural Affairs Queensland provided a $3000 grant for the exhibition that promotes harmony and understanding of different cultures through art.
“This grant was funded through the State Government’s Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP),” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“MAP offers grants to community organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.”
Ms Lindy Nelson-Carr said Diversity on Display is a celebration of culture, community and artistic expression in Queensland.
“This exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to explore and interpret artistic expression from indigenous, cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds.”
Diversity on Display will feature the work of more than 25 novice and professional Queensland artists on show or for sale at the exhibition.
Recognised artists involved include internationally acclaimed Indigenous Australian artist Troy Little and Israeli sculptor Arial Anderson.
Diversity on Display will run from 25-27 May at the Circle Gallery, West End, Brisbane.
For more information on the Diversity on Display exhibition please call East Brisbane Community Centre on 38915686 or visit http://www.ebcc.com.au/.
The 2007/2008 Multicultural Assistance Program was launched earlier this week. For a copy of the guideline booklet email info@multicultural.qld.gov.au
Media contact: Karla Steen 3336 8004 or Lisa Gilby 3336 8002
Multiculturalism Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Multicultural Affairs Queensland provided a $3000 grant for the exhibition that promotes harmony and understanding of different cultures through art.
“This grant was funded through the State Government’s Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP),” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“MAP offers grants to community organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.”
Ms Lindy Nelson-Carr said Diversity on Display is a celebration of culture, community and artistic expression in Queensland.
“This exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to explore and interpret artistic expression from indigenous, cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds.”
Diversity on Display will feature the work of more than 25 novice and professional Queensland artists on show or for sale at the exhibition.
Recognised artists involved include internationally acclaimed Indigenous Australian artist Troy Little and Israeli sculptor Arial Anderson.
Diversity on Display will run from 25-27 May at the Circle Gallery, West End, Brisbane.
For more information on the Diversity on Display exhibition please call East Brisbane Community Centre on 38915686 or visit http://www.ebcc.com.au/.
The 2007/2008 Multicultural Assistance Program was launched earlier this week. For a copy of the guideline booklet email info@multicultural.qld.gov.au
Media contact: Karla Steen 3336 8004 or Lisa Gilby 3336 8002