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Creative WA is a 10 year vision to grow and sustain thriving culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.
Photo: Artists and guests from Yinjaa Barni Art look at artworks on the opening night of the Revealed 2024 exhibition, Fremantle Arts Centre. May 2024. Photo by Ella McDonald. Image courtesy of AACHWA.
Creative WA provides the State Government’s vision for the future, as a roadmap to guide priorities and support for WA’s culture, arts and creative industries over the next 10 years.
The vision:
A vibrant, booming and sustainable creative ecosystem that celebrates and supports the highest ambitions of creative endeavour. Our cities and regions are the best places to live, work and learn because everyone can participate and benefit from culture, art and creativity.
Creative WA aims to grow Western Australia’s culture, arts and creative industries and contribute to the prosperity and diversity of the WA economy.
There are three guiding principles outlined in Creative WA. That creativity is central to Western Australian life; that we need a partnership approach and to collaborate with others; and that we recognise the importance of equity and inclusivity.
There are three strategic priorities around which the actions and initiatives of Creative WA are designed. The vision aims to strengthen the creative, cultural and arts sector; share stories and celebrate place; and increase access and participation for all Western Australians.
Finally, focus will be placed on the three spotlight communities, young people, First Nations peoples and those living in regional and outer metropolitan areas, with future initiatives taking these communities into account based on need and potential impact.
The full vision, a 2-page overview showing the strategic priorities and initiatives and a glossary are provided below.
Read our 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem
Read the 2 page overview of the Creative WA: 10 year vision
Find out more about the sector specific language used in Creative WA
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) led the development of Creative WA with a working group comprised of people from across DLGSC and the Cultural Statutory Authorities as well as the Chamber of Arts and Culture Western Australia and an arts leadership group comprising key sector stakeholders.
Stakeholder consultation was undertaken through an online survey, focus groups and written submissions. Targeted consultation and feedback were provided on the draft vision from government and sector representatives.