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Griffith University and the Power of Creativity

Wed 15 Apr 2026

If there is one thing that sits at the heart of QPAC it is creativity. Creativity fuels imagination, helps us understand the world around us and brings people together through shared experiences. It is this belief that underpins our partnership with Griffith University.

Griffith University has a long-standing connection with the creative and performing arts and is recognised as a leading educator and researcher across disciplines including music, acting, musical theatre, visual arts, design, film, animation, games and creative writing. Creativity also extends across the University more broadly, embedded in its teaching, research and community engagement. This reflects Griffith’s belief that creative thinking, cultural expression and critical inquiry are essential skills for contemporary society.

That shared commitment to creativity and cultural expression is what brings QPAC and Griffith University together. For Griffith University, Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) Professor Scott Harrison, says “partnering with an organisation like QPAC creates valuable opportunities for students and staff to engage directly with professional environments, technologies and audiences. These experiences strengthen pathways into the creative arts and support the development of skills that cannot be learned in the classroom alone. The partnership reflects the common goals of nurturing creative talent and supporting sustainable careers in the arts.”

Arts and culture also play a vital role in shaping strong and connected communities. Both QPAC and Griffith University believe the arts help societies understand themselves, preserve cultural knowledge and give voice to diverse perspectives. At a time when new technologies and AI are reshaping how we live and work, creative and cultural expression remains central to building empathy, belonging and resilience. The partnership between QPAC and Griffith University supports not only emerging artists, but also future audiences and cultural participants. By connecting education with industry, the partnership helps students build capability, confidence and professional networks while contributing to a vibrant and inclusive cultural sector.

Griffith University’s involvement in Tech Connect is a perfect example of its commitment to strengthening the arts ecosystem. By supporting nationally accredited training delivered within a working theatre environment, Tech Connect helps develop the technical and creative workforce needed to sustain the performing arts across Queensland.

For those considering a creative pathway, Griffith University offers a dynamic community of artists, designers, performers and filmmakers supported by passionate educators and industry standard facilities. Griffith University’s Creative Arts Open Day will be held on Sunday 17 May at South Bank, offering future students the opportunity to be inspired and experience firsthand the creative possibilities at Griffith University.

We are proud to partner with Griffith University and to work together to support creativity, education and the future of arts and culture. This partnership helps ensure the performing arts continue to thrive and connect with audiences and communities for generations to come.

To find out more, visit griffith.edu.au.

Twelve people pose in one of QPAC's foyers. Some of the people hold certificates for their certification of Recognition of Prior Learning Pictured: Griffith University's Musical Theatre students performing in the Lyric Theatre (2021).