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QUT Gardens Cultural Precinct |
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QUT Gardens Cultural Precinct, located at the University's Gardens Point campus, is situated on one of Queensland's most central and historically important sites. The Precinct encompasses:
Gardens Cultural Precinct is at the centre of a circuit of culture and recreation incorporating the South Bank, the city, and Gardens Point itself with its Botanic Gardens, Riverstage, historic campus buildings and Parliament House. In addition to the core activity of exhibitions and performances, Gardens Cultural Precinct offers unique arts-based educational programs that provide practical ways for Queensland University of Technology to extend the benefits of its knowledge, research and services to the wider Queensland community. These programs have a practical emphasis and include hands-on sessions with curators, artists talks, activity booklets, guided tours and demonstrations. QUT Gardens Cultural Precinct is home to four unique and multipurpose venues for hire incorporating Gardens Theatre and Gardens Theatre Foyer with floor to ceiling windows; QUT Art Museum, ideal for conference cocktail functions and the historical Old Government House providing a perfect background for events in a timeless elegant setting. Please note, Old Government House is currently closed for an exciting restoration but will re-open in early 2009. For venue hire enquiries, phone 3138 4463 or email events@qut.edu.au Location Information Gardens TheatreOpen to the general public, Gardens Theatre is a premium and versatile venue a full program of professional theatre, children's shows, and student productions. Featuring a spacious foyer overlooking the City Botanic Gardens and an auditorium that seats 400, Gardens Theatre provides an intimate performance space for both QUT Creative Industries' presentations as well as local and touring theatre, music and dance productions. During 2008 it will offer an annual program of professional theatre productions, children's theatre, as well as opportunities to see tomorrow's professionals in QUT Showcase productions. Subscriptions are available to patrons which include discounts on tickets and pre-show dining. This state-of-the-art venue is located on QUT's Gardens Point campus at the heritage end of George Street in Brisbane's CBD. Acknowledged as one of the city's premier performing arts venues, Gardens Theatre also features exceptional facilities for audiences including a licensed bar, palm tree atrium, disabled access and a Bar Merlo cafe. Gardens Theatre facilities and foyer area are available for hire. Location Box Office Bookings & Show Information What's On Information QUT Art MuseumQUT Art Museum is a modern art gallery that has a reputation for displaying the finest works from the QUT Art Collection and presenting thought-provoking exhibitions of contemporary art. Open to the general public, QUT Art Museum is an important cultural facility for the city of Brisbane. The Museum plays a vital role in the educational and intellectual life of the University. It houses a significant art collection that has become a valuable cultural resource for the students and staff of the University, and for the wider community. The collection is one of the largest in Queensland and contains approximately 2500 artworks of great quality and diversity, mostly by Australian artists. It includes fine early paintings, ceramics and prints, important examples of indigenous art and challenging contemporary works. As part of its exciting and dynamic program the Art Museum offers an annual program of exhibitions drawn from the collection, national touring exhibitions from other galleries, and works from several creative academic disciplines within the University. The Museum's educational services are designed to complement and enhance the exhibitions program for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. For free public program information visit www.artmuseum.qut.com Location Museum Hours Admission Information Old Government HouseOld Government House was the official residence of the Governors of Queensland from 1862-1909. Since that time the house has been occupied by the University of Queensland, the National Trust of Queensland, and Queensland University of Technology's predecessor institutions, Central Technical College and Queensland Institute of Technology. Old Government House is owned by the Queensland Government. In October 2002, a Heads of Agreement was signed between the Queensland Government, National Trust of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology for the future conservation, management and use of Old Government House. QUT has accepted responsibility for the continued enhancement of Old Government House and the accompanying grounds in accordance with the Government's Conservation Plan. To celebrate its history and advance knowledge of Queensland's architectural, political and educational heritage, QUT has previously opened the doors of Old Government House to provide a welcoming environment for all Queenslanders and visitors to enjoy and learn about the building and its site. Guided tours are available on request. As of mid 2007, Old Government House closed for a major restoration and will re-open as a new and exciting venue in 2009. Location Opening Hours Admission Information |
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