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The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has undertaken a review of
Strategic Directions 2016-2031
(Strategic Directions 2031) to assess achievements against objectives by 2023. Strategic Directions 2031 was created prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is recognised some of the goals for WA’s arts, cultural and creative industries have changed. DLGSC recognises that some challenges may have been exacerbated, priorities changed, and initiatives delayed due to the pandemic and subsequent impacts on the economy.
Strategic Directions 2031 vision, key areas, and milestones
Strategic Directions 2031 vision: for Western Australia to be the best place it can be to live, work and play thanks to the contribution of its arts, culture and creative industries.
The State Planning Strategy 2050 discusses drivers that will influence the lives of Western Australians over the next few decades and these were incorporated into nine key areas for WA’s arts, culture and creative industries leading up to 2031.
The key areas identified in Strategic Directions 2031 are:
population growth
regional and outer metropolitan WA
Perth metropolitan area
Aboriginal arts and cultures
children and youth
economic diversification
education and training
technology
climate change.
These key areas are not mapped to the outcomes in Strategic Directions 2031, which are outlined as 5-year milestones to achieve by 2021, 2026 and 2031.
Assessing achievements against milestones
For this review, milestones have been put into 3 categories: achievements, in progress and no measurable progress.
Several of the milestones that are categorised as no measurable progress have universal access goals. There is recognition that there may have been some progress to specific milestones, however, unless there has been significant progress toward universal access, these milestones have been categorised as no measurable progress.
Milestones and achievements by 2021
By 2021
Implemented a progressive legislative and regulatory reform agenda:
Arts and Culture Trust
established by
Arts and Culture Trust Act 2021
— replacing the
Perth Theatre Trust Act
1979 and the Perth Theatre Trust
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021
replaces
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
Special Entertainment Precincts reform (2021) — Northbridge Special Entertainment Precinct established (2023).
Aligned and prioritised cultural infrastructure needs to the changing demographics of the state and the potential of repurposing and integrating heritage assets:
Cultural Infrastructure Framework 2030+
released (2020)
c
ultural infrastructure included in Perth City Deal for Commonwealth funding —
Edith Cowan University’s CBD campus
construction commenced in February 2023
$15 million project to reinstate
His Majesty’s Theatre
balconies in 2023.
Strengthened the opportunities for Aboriginal people to celebrate and connect Western Australians with Aboriginal culture:
planning for
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
underway
Jina: WA Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2021-2025
Aboriginal Arts Centres Hub WA
established
a project to enhance WA’s Aboriginal Art Centre Online Sales Capabilities is underway.
Facilitated regional and outer metropolitan arts development policies:
Outer Metro Arts Grant program (2020)
Regional Exhibition Touring Boost (RETB)
Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program
(RACIP).
Developed State Planning Policies for cultural infrastructure and the Arts:
Cultural Infrastructure Framework 2030+ released 2020.
Used new technology for performance measurement and public engagement:
establishment of Culture Counts
enhanced digital capacity of state venues.
A New Museum for Western Australia:
WA Museum Boola Bardip
completed 2020.
Improved the preservation of and public access to state archives:
State Library of WA
’s significant digitisation program
cultural institutions online portal
Culture WA
for digital content released 2020.
A screen production facility at ABC Studios
ABC studios hosted The Heights season 1 and 2
film studio market-led proposal process underway for new Screen Production Facility.
A joint vision of library reform by State and Local Government:
WA Public Libraries Strategy
was released in December 2017.
Develop Local Government Cultural Plans to drive best practice and better leverage arts and culture spend across the state:
RACIP Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program
(2021-2023).
Undertaken a feasibility study to examine the advantages of a back office support centre for small organisations
shared services model feasibility completed 2021 by
Chamber of Arts and Culture WA
.
Establish a committee to oversee planning for the cultural celebrations of the bicentennial of Perth:
committee established by
City of Albany
(2026 commemoration)
state planning of the bicentennial has commenced.
By 2026
Embedded arts based creative learning across all schools in the state:
DLGSC’s
Creative Learning Partnerships Program
(2022-2023) being delivered with the objective of demonstrating the benefit of creative learning within schools.
By 2031
Western Australian culture digitally connected to and experienced by the rest of the world:
Selling WA to the World (2020 to 2022) to equip ACT venues with live streaming capabilities.
Milestones in progress
By 2021
Established a process that ensures ongoing dialogue between the DLGSC, local government, the sector and the public for the purpose of advocating, monitoring and reviewing Strategic Directions:
Chamber of Arts and Culture WA’s Five Year Review of Strategic Directions 2016-2031 completed in 2021
DLGSC to consult with the sector in the development of a 10 Year Vision for Culture and the Arts in Western Australia (2023-2033).
Demonstrated the economic contribution of the sector to the state economy and developed growth strategies:
Economic Value of Cultural Infrastructure report finalised March 2023
DLCSC Screen Industry Strategy in final stages of development
Creative Industries Strategy in development
Tourism, events and creative industries a focus area of Diversify WA (2018).
Accounted fully for state expenditure on Aboriginal cultural activity and established a whole of government policy and partnerships to invest in Aboriginal cultural maintenance and development:
Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy — Western Australia 2021-2029 published by Department of the Premier and Cabinet in August 2021.
DLGSC lead agency on Closing the Gap Outcome 16: Aboriginal languages are strong, supported and flourishing.
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dentified and prioritised major cultural hubs and infrastructure for master planning and capital investment:
Optus Stadium
opened 2017
$150 million project to redevelop and revitalise the Perth Concert Hall
Other projects underway:
Perth Cultural Centre
; Screen Production Facility;
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
.
Better reflected our multicultural population in our artistic and cultural output:
WA Multicultural Policy Framework
developed by Office of Multicultural Interests
Diversity program instigated via
Community Arts Network
(CAN)
Diversity requirements at governance level, and output reporting for
Arts Organisations Investment Program
(AOIP) funded organisations
Established new public, private and sector partnerships to drive reform and established new philanthropic foundations for the arts.
Public-private partnerships being explored in the development of infrastructure (market led proposal process).
National context: the National Cultural Policy transfers the functions of
Creative Partnerships Australia
into
Creative Australia
, which will continue to explore new initiatives that will further attract and recognise public and private sector partnerships.
Created a suite of new and exciting arts tourism experiences:
WA Museum Boola Bardip positioned as significant tourism drawcard
Aboriginal Cultural Centre planning
RACIP Regional and Remote Festivals Fund
WAnderland digital guide to WA’s regional collections (completed 2022)
DLGSC collaborating with Tourism WA on the development and delivery of cultural tourism opportunities.
Leveraged Commonwealth funds commensurate with the population size of the state:
National Performing Arts Partnership Framework
(NPAPF Framework) adopted
Marrugeku Inc
announced as new WA company in the NPAPF Framework
Strategies needed to increase number of applications from WA to Commonwealth funds
Secured 16% of total regional arts funding from Commonwealth Government.
Identified and invested in appropriate skills training across the sector:
DLGSC has supported capacity building programs delivered by Chamber of Arts and Culture WA and Kolyang program delivered by
Performing Lines WA
Ongoing reviews of training needs. Still limited offerings for professional development in both business and creative pathways
Investment in new facilities for
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
(WAAPA) within Edith Cowan University city campus as part of City Deal.
Created memoranda of understanding for cultural exchange and activity with our major Asian and Indian Ocean trading partners:
Asian Engagement Strategy 2019-2030
, includes cultural exchange
The South East Asian Artist Exchange Program launched May 2019.
Established a joint State and local government accord for delivery and management of cultural infrastructure:
Perth City Council Cultural Plan launched in 2019 and includes a process for managing intersection with state.
Investigated the use of vacant buildings and spaces held by government to be used as creative arts spaces:
The Sunset Transformation Committee continues to guide planning for the development of the Sunset Heritage Precinct and are reviewing current proposals and options.
DevelopmentWA
will develop a business case for the East Perth Power Station in mid-2023 — with potential for culture and arts activity.
Increased opportunities for diverse artists and audiences:
Disability arts sector strengthened through embedding of better practice and resourcing diverse artists and producers supported via funding programs.
Created sub-sector specific strategies to achieve the ambitions of Strategic Directions:
DLGSC Screen Industry Strategy in final stages of development.
By 2026
Aligned our world-class higher education and training capacity to the growth and international recognition of our sector:
Screen Industry Strategy development will consider initiatives for screen industry workforce development.
Created a continual program of high quality, accessible arts festivals and activities throughout the state:
Funded through the Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP).
Ensured the sustainability and ongoing development of the state’s Aboriginal arts and culture sector:
Aboriginal Cultural Centre planning in process
WA Aboriginal Arts and Culture Policy (planned).
Delivered growth in the currently underdeveloped sub-sectors of visual arts, crafts/design, literature, digital media and theatre:
Indian Ocean Craft Triennial
(2021 and 2024)
Fremantle Biennale
established 2017
XR:WA
(2020-2023)
Perth Games Week (2023).
Accelerated employment growth in film, animation, architecture, music, fashion, design, gaming and dance:
Pilot
WA Digital Games Fund
established; 13 WA projects received funding in May 2023
Western Australian Regional Screen Fund (WARSF): it is anticipated that the productions supported through the WARSF to date are to create over 1000 direct jobs across WA with over 500 of these jobs in regional locations
The Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive and Western Australian Post-Production, Digital & Visual Effects Incentive (WA PDV) will have similar job creation impacts
Screen Industry Strategy has goal to significantly increase film, animation and games employment and workforce
Creative Industries Strategy will have similar goals incorporating fashion, design, and other commercially driven sectors.
Established a cultural planning system between State and Local Government that facilitates participation in and access to arts and culture for all Western Australians:
RACIP Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program (2021-2023).
By 2031
A growing sector, creating new jobs and new opportunities for WA’s creative people:
From 2016 to 2021, total creative employment grew by an annual average of 3.2%, well above the 2.4% growth for the rest of the WA workforce.
A strong Aboriginal culture manifested through its heritage, language, cultural practices and connection to country:
DLGSC’s Connecting to Country grants program (2022-2023).
DLGSC lead agency on Closing the Gap Outcome 16: Aboriginal languages are strong, supported and flourishing.
Western Australia’s artists, curators and creative talent with the choice to represent the state throughout the world and/or be successful in WA:
DLGSC’s Contemporary Music Fund extended to 2025.
Government as flexible, responsive and creative in the support it offers to the sector:
The State Government provided $23.4 million in COVID-19 funding in 2020 to the culture and arts sector.
The state’s cultural institutions leading their sectors and driving the growth in access to museums, libraries and galleries across WA:
WA Museum Boola Bardip,
Art Gallery of WA
, State Library WA have implemented strategies to grow and diversify their attendances.
A seamless partnership between State Government, Local Government, the sector and the education system in support of developing creative talent and the latent creativity in all Western Australians at all stages in their lives:
Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program
(2020-2023).
WA’s public realm shaped by our creative talent:
Perth Cultural Centre Masterplan released (2022), consultation included resident institutions and companies.
WA’s international trade successes supported through our cultural ties to the rest of the world.
DLGSC has established relationships with WA Investment and Trade Offices to promote cultural exchange within each region.
World-class cultural infrastructure servicing world-class organisations:
Optus Stadium opened 2017, WA Museum Boola Bardip completed 2020, Art Gallery of WA rooftop and multi-purpose gallery opened 2021, Perth Cultural Centre Masterplan released 2022, Perth Concert Hall redevelopment announced 2023, Aboriginal Cultural Centre planning in progress.
The private and subsidised sectors creating a collegiate approach to technological innovation, content creation and digital access for cultural producers and audiences:
Immerse Australia (est. 2020) for interactive sector.
Universal access to arts and culture supported by government, the corporate sector and families and individuals who value the contribution of arts to society:
The DLGSC Arts and Culture Monitor has measured public attitude to arts and culture since 2017 and consistently reports that Western Australians highly value the role that arts and culture plays in their community with an index score of between 74 and 78 out of 100.
Milestones with no measurable progress
By 2021
Set achievable benchmarks for our ambitions in partnership with Department of Treasury and the sector.
Developed a joint strategy to promote Western Australia as the world’s most livable state through targeting livability indices relating to lifestyle and culture and increasing access and participation in the arts.
Developed a ‘Culture Pass’ for main population centres that integrate ticketing, travel and other benefits in a single transaction.
Sought to form a bi-partisan Parliamentary committee to research arts activities that deliver savings to other portfolios of government. N
ote: Cross party group discussed in 2020. Chamber to revisit with current Parliament.
By 2026
Established mechanisms for measuring the environmental impact of the sector.
Demonstrated savings and improved service outcomes to government portfolios that utilise the arts to support service delivery.
Every public and private hospital will have arts based activities in clinical settings.
Created a young people governance program to enable young people to be better represented on the boards of cultural organisations.
Note: National context: the National Cultural Policy will ‘establish an Office for Youth and new youth engagement model to embed the voices of young Australians in policy and programs across government, including in arts and culture’.
Demonstrated public policy support for the sector. Developed State Planning Policies for cultural infrastructure and the Arts. Note: “Library building, and other cultural facilities” included in ‘community infrastructure’ requirements in State Planning Policy 3.6 (2021), but no separate Cultural Planning Policies have been developed.
By 2031
A capital city and regional centres as year-round vibrant, safe, tourism hotspots with culturally inclusive suburbs and places to experience and learn about the best arts and cultural activities the state can offer.
Universal and equitable access to high quality arts and cultural experiences for Western Australians wherever they live in the state.
All Western Australians are proud of and connected with Aboriginal culture within Western Australia.
Western Australia having the most environmentally sustainable sector in Australia.
People of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages and abilities engaging in art without fear of exclusion, and creating their own experiences at home, work, school or in public.
WA’s cultural heritage fully accessible and actively contributing to our cultural future.
Artists, scientists and engineers working in interdisciplinary teams to push the boundaries of each other’s work.
Footnotes
Commonwealth of Australia 2023,
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place — Australia’s cultural policy for the next five years
, p. 49.
Page reviewed
03 September 2024
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