Reconciliation Action Plan

56 Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Reconciliation Action Plan 57 Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility 6. Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledges and rights within the organisation through cultural learning 6.1 Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation Commence by February 2022 Executive Management Team CAA Human Resources Consultancy 6.2 Work with an appropriate Indigenous-led training organisation on the development and implementation of a cultural learning strategy Commence by February 2022 Assistant Director, Operations and Governance Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions 6.3 Develop, implement and communicate a cultural learning strategy for all staff Commence by February 2022 Assistant Director, Operations and Governance Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions 6.4 Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members, HR managers and other key leadership staff to participate in formal and structured cultural learning Commence by February 2022 Assistant Director, Operations and Governance CAA Human Resources Consultancy Chair, RWG 6.5 Develop and implement a training strategy for Volunteer Guides and Gallery Visitor Services Officers (GVSOs), including ongoing cultural awareness training and specific training relating to current exhibitions that include Indigenous cultural material Commence by February 2022 Head of Protection and Visitor Services Head of Learning 6.6 Investigate opportunities for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples to lead, collaborate on and host regular cultural tours of the QAGOMA site, exhibitions and Collection for QAGOMA audiences Review annually (September 2022 and September 2023) Senior Programming Officer, Public Programs Head of Marketing 7. Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols 7.1 Increase staff understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgment of Country and Welcome to Country protocols April 2022 Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions IAP 7.2 Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document, including protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country April 2022 Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions IAP 7.3 Invite respected members of an Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander community to provide a Welcome to Country, Acknowledgment of Country and other appropriate cultural protocol at significant events each year Review annually (September 2022 and September 2023) Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions 7.4 Include an Acknowledgment of Country and other appropriate protocols at the commencement of important meetings Review annually (September 2022 and September 2023) Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions 7.5 Maintain a working list of key contacts for organising an Acknowledgment of Country and maintaining respectful partnerships Review annually (September 2022 and September 2023) Curator, Indigenous Australian Art Curatorial Projects Coordinator 7.6 Ensure Acknowledgment of Country text used in Gallery publications, entry signage and across digital portals is kept up to date and reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland May 2022, November 2022, May 2023, November 2023 Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions 7.7 Recognise the valuable contributions brought to QAGOMA by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and acknowledge and support their ongoing obligations to their community Review annually (September 2022 and September 2023) Executive Management Team Senior Leadership Team Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility 8. Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC week 8.1 RAP Working Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event 3–10 July 2022, 2–9 July 2023 RAP Working Group 8.2 Review HR policies and procedures to remove barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC Week 3–10 July 2022, 2–9 July 2023 CAA Human Resources Consultancy 8.3 Promote and encourage participation in external NAIDOC events to all staff, especially those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 3–10 July 2022, 2–9 July 2023 Chair, RWG Senior Leadership Team 8.4 Organise at least one internal event for NAIDOC Week each year and invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate and share their reconciliation experiences 3–10 July 2022, 2–9 July 2023 Chair, RWG 9. Champion First Australian cultures, values and reconciliation 9.1 Continue to present exhibitions of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, developed with community consultation and emphasising truth-telling, as part of QAGOMA’s exhibition program Review annually (August 2022 and August 2023) Exhibitions Manager Curatorial Manager, Australian Art Curator, Indigenous Australian Art 9.2 Investigate translating key artwork didactics and text panels into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages (language choice to be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the exhibition, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the artist or their representative and the IAP) Review annually (August 2022 and August 2023) Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions Curator, Indigenous Australian Art Information and Publishing Services Manager 10. Focused collecting, caretaking, sharing and presenting of cultural material and creativity 10.1 Identify opportunities to engage in Indigenous-led collaborative research projects and programs with artists and communities to build knowledge of the Collection and collection management protocols, including through the Digital Transformation Initiative Review annually (August 2022 and August 2023) Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions Assistant Director, Learning and Public Engagement 10.2 Identify opportunities to facilitate and support visual arts research projects led by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples that connect communities to their cultural materials Review annually (August 2022 and August 2023) Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions Assistant Director, Learning and Public Engagement 10.3 Acknowledge and promote Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems through exhibitions, learning resources and public programs Review annually (August 2022 and August 2023) Curatorial Manager, Australian Art Curator, Indigenous Australian Art Head of Public Engagement Head of Learning 10.4 Investigate becoming an Indigenous Art Code supporter May 2022 Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions