About QCAN

The Queensland Community Arts Network Inc. (QCAN) is a service that supports and promotes community cultural development practice.

We create links between groups, support the skills development of our members and ensure they have access to ideas, resources and information.

QCAN is a network. Our members come from all over Queensland, Australia and beyond. They are individuals (artsworkers, planners, youth-workers, teachers, community activists) and organisations (community agencies, local government, tertiary institutions etc.)

Our members are from different backgrounds and have varying skills and needs. They work in different artforms and include: visual artists; performers; writers; musicians; designers. Our members are also organisers, community Elders, cultural development officers, managers, teachers, planners and activists. They work in community agencies, local government, schools, in community and across cultures.

What our members have in common is that they are creative, and they believe the world can be a better place. They believe in working together to build community. They join us because they are looking for professional skills development, solid networks, inspiration, support and opportunities.