Developing the Asia Pacific Triennial carries significant responsibility for how we involve, support and nurture creative practices, artists and communities. Local Australian, Asian and Pacific community groups have played a significant role in situating the Triennial in south-east Queensland and are deeply considered in recognising the role of the exhibition series — who it is for and the care that this requires.

For the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, community partners — Aniway Aquilizan; Christine Ko and Louis Lim; Mohammed Azhari and Sara Shera, Australian International Islamic Colleges; Nina Taukiri, Queensland Māori Society; and Pasifika Women’s Alliance — have been invited to work with QAGOMA to design and deliver a project with a specific segment of our Asian or Pacific communities. The aim is to investigate, co-design and actively foster meaningful connections and interactions between Triennial artists, audiences and local Asian and Pacific communities through a series of partner-led programs.