News

31 Jan 2023

Western Australia’s Minister for Culture and the Arts is welcoming a new era for arts, entertainment and culture following his attendance at the National Cultural Policy launch on the land of the Bunurong people of the South-Eastern Kulin Nation.

27 Jan 2023

Perth Concert Hall celebrations to mark 50 years of performances at heritage-listed venue. World-renowned acoustics and brutalist architecture key features of 1,891 seat building. Golden ticket giveaway, exhibit and guided tours for venue-goers part of 50th birthday.

20 Jan 2023

FRINGE WORLD Festival is back, providing a stage for arts and culture to thrive in Perth, with funding assistance from the State Government.

21 Dec 2022

An independent survey into how Western Australians view the arts shows strong public support for the value of the State’s arts and culture activities.

20 Dec 2022

Two local theatre projects have been the recipients of funding through the 2022-23 round of the WA Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI).

19 Dec 2022

November 2022 results out now

16 Dec 2022

Upend your expectations and reward your curiosity at the playful and highly immersive Wonderland exhibition, now on at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.

8 Dec 2022

Distinguished Western Australian artists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the WA arts sector and community at the State Cultural Treasures Awards in Perth.

6 Dec 2022

Content developers can apply for funding support for pre-production, production or post activity. Funding is also available for professional development placements and travel.

5 Dec 2022

Western Australia's regional performing arts sector is getting a boost thanks to the State Government's 'In the House' funding program, with 10 venues or organisations set to receive almost $740,000 between them.

5 Dec 2022

An initiative that will play a vital role in enabling Indigenous language continuation in the Kimberley region will receive a $200,000 support package from the State Government.

1 Dec 2022

The rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre has marked a major milestone, with the appointment of the lead consultant COX Architecture.

28 Nov 2022

The State Government will launch a new stand-alone home-grown AC/DC-inspired event in Perth next year.

25 Nov 2022

The State Library of Western Australia has put out a call for a more diverse range of materials as part of its new collections strategy where 'everyone's story is important'.

18 Nov 2022

Australian Director Robert Connolly (The Dry, Paper Planes) brings Tim Winton’s best-selling story BLUEBACK to the big screen for Perth Festival’s Lotterywest films.

9 Nov 2022

Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer — with detailed due diligence to commence on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct in Perth's north-east.

8 Nov 2022

In an Australian-first the 'Giants of Mandurah' will come to life this weekend in a spectacular free exhibition of larger-than-life hidden sculptures by world-renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo.

2 Nov 2022

The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with 18 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing in more than $1.2 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.

19 Oct 2022

A dual language Yawuru and English edition of a classic baby book has been launched — it is titled Nyamangarru Jalygurr/Baby Ways.

18 Oct 2022

Applications are now open for grants to support Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake activities that foster links between community, country and culture.

11 Oct 2022

The State Government's Arts 15k-plus grant program has provided a boost to the arts sector of $745,562, supporting 16 new projects.

21 Sep 2022

24 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits have shared in $1.9 million of funding from the State Government's $4 million Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.

20 Sep 2022

The Playing WA 2021-2022 second funding round has provided more than $564,000 to support six performances, ranging from an original comedic cabaret, to singing and yarning concerts, allowing these shows to reach new audiences in regional Western Australia.

15 Sep 2022

Fostering creativity in schools is the focus of a new $8 million program funded by the State Government.

29 Aug 2022

The State Government has delivered on an election commitment of $20 million in funding, to draw national and international screen productions to Western Australia.

14 Aug 2022

The WA Museum Boola Bardip has welcomed its one millionth visitor since opening in November 2020, marking a major milestone in the history of the $400 million award-winning facility.

4 Aug 2022

5 WA game studios will attend the world’s biggest computer and video games event in Cologne, Germany — Gamescom — thanks to a $50,000 State Government grant.