26/02/2026
A New Chapter for BEMAC
BEMAC will conclude its operation of the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) in Kangaroo Point on 28 February 2026.
The QMC has been the home of BEMAC for 13 years since it was first opened after moving from neighbourning historical site Yungaba House.
BEMAC’s presence at Kangaroo Point forms part of a broader 40-year story embedded in the cultural fabric of the area, supporting thousands of intercultural artists and communities to share their stories at the QMC — their voices have authored the cultural legacy of this place.
As a SSI subsidiary, BEMAC's work sits within a national commitment to supporting newly arrived and diverse communities to build lives and connections through culture and creativity.
This ongoing legacy is defined by amplified voices, traditions, arts, and creative expressions of diverse communities who have made Queensland home.
BEMAC’s Arts Queensland-funded artistic programme will continue into 2026 and beyond by diversifying its platforms and activating multiple venues and creative spaces across the region.
In April BEMAC will launch its 2026 artistic program ‘Liminal World’, moving from one stage to many — broadening its reach while deepening its impact.
Liminal space is not empty or undefined; it is charged with possibility. It is the moment between departure and arrival, the pause between inhale and exhale, the generative tension between what was inherited and what is being created.
We remain determined and courageous by what that means for the artists and communities we serve.
Thank you — deeply and sincerely — to every artist, collaborator and community partner who has contributed to BEMAC’s story at QMC. This next chapter continues because of you.
Image: Ange Costes Photography 'FORTŨNA', 2025