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We are proud to Showcase the creativity, skill and talent of WA artists and arts organisations.

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The department supports the culture and the arts sector in Western Australia — creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

Our services focus on industry sustainability through the provision of funds, industry partnerships, regional programs and research for policy development and planning.

Our work enables the sector to increase public participation in the arts, which strengthens community connection across the State.

Arts U-15k

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Perth Festival Focus

Using humour and satire the theatre piece explores how children struggle with the ideas of home, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world. 

‘Children of the Sea’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival by culturally and linguistically diverse young performers and a vocal ensemble led by singer-songwriter Kavisha Mazzella.  

It was co-produced by Performing Lines WA and Encounter with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Grant: Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Arts 15k-plus

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Perth Festival Focus

Using humour and satire the theatre piece explores how children struggle with the ideas of home, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world. 

‘Children of the Sea’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival by culturally and linguistically diverse young performers and a vocal ensemble led by singer-songwriter Kavisha Mazzella.  

It was co-produced by Performing Lines WA and Encounter with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Grant: Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Contemporary Music Fund

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Perth Festival Focus

Using humour and satire the theatre piece explores how children struggle with the ideas of home, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world. 

‘Children of the Sea’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival by culturally and linguistically diverse young performers and a vocal ensemble led by singer-songwriter Kavisha Mazzella.  

It was co-produced by Performing Lines WA and Encounter with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Grant: Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Perth Festival Focus

Using humour and satire the theatre piece explores how children struggle with the ideas of home, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world. 

‘Children of the Sea’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival by culturally and linguistically diverse young performers and a vocal ensemble led by singer-songwriter Kavisha Mazzella.  

It was co-produced by Performing Lines WA and Encounter with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Grant: Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Regional and Remote Festivals Fund

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund is part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program, delivered by Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with Royalties for Regions funding from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Perth Festival Focus

Using humour and satire the theatre piece explores how children struggle with the ideas of home, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world. 

‘Children of the Sea’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival by culturally and linguistically diverse young performers and a vocal ensemble led by singer-songwriter Kavisha Mazzella.  

It was co-produced by Performing Lines WA and Encounter with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Grant: Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.

Perth Festival Focus

Using humour and satire the theatre piece explores how children struggle with the ideas of home, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world. 

‘Children of the Sea’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival by culturally and linguistically diverse young performers and a vocal ensemble led by singer-songwriter Kavisha Mazzella.  

It was co-produced by Performing Lines WA and Encounter with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Grant: Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Cast of 'Children of the Sea' performing on stage
Photo: Cast of 'Children of the Sea' by Jay Emmanuel. Produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Dan Grant.
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