There are currently over 300 artworks on display across the University’s campuses at St Lucia, Herston, Gatton, Customs House, Brisbane City, Long Pocket and Pharmacology Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE).
Public spaces such as libraries, foyers, receptions, and meeting rooms are a priority for the program as they help us reach a large and diverse audience. Each space is assessed to ensure that the artwork is displayed to its best advantage and to minimise the risk of damage to the work.
Please note that the UQ Art Collection is a teaching and learning resource and artworks may need to be accessed for research in addition to conservation and artwork management.
Room features to consider:
- Visibility: To best feature the artwork, walls should ideally be uncluttered. Pinboards, whiteboards and TV monitors all compete visually with paintings and detract from the experience of viewing them. Paintings are also vulnerable to damage from accidental impact.
- Access: We are seeking locations that share the collection with the largest audience , but constricted spaces such as narrow corridors are not considered ideal due to the increased risk of damage.
- Security: Once installed, the safety of the artwork is the responsibility of the school in which it is located. Please maintain regular checks of the artworks in your area and contact us immediately if you notice any changes.
- Environment: Environmental factors such as UV light can discolour and fade different materials. Bright light, particularly direct sunlight on walls can be particularly damaging as can fluctuations in relative humidity. High humidity can also cause mould which can permanently damage surfaces.