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WA Government's $100,000 investment helping WA's design future
Oct 6, 2025
The WA Government is investing in Western Australia's growing creative economy, awarding the 2026 Perth Design Week a $100,000 funding boost.
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WA Government's $100,000 investment helping WA's design future
6 October 2025
The WA Government is investing in Western Australia's growing creative economy, awarding the 2026 Perth Design Week a $100,000 funding boost.
APAM 2026 set to spotlight WA performing arts sector
1 October 2025
The WA Government is backing Western Australia's performing arts sector, with Perth ready to host the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) produced by Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia.
Families set for fun as AWESOME Festival launches for school break
1 October 2025
Media release
The 2025 AWESOME Festival officially opened, marking the first major festival presented under the newly formed Barking Gecko Arts - a merger between Awesome Arts and Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
Not-for-profits supported to continue bringing creativity to WA
30 September 2025
Media release
Fourteen not-for-profit arts and creative organisations have shared in funding of $358,000 to foster a vibrant and creative economy.
Regional galleries shine brighter with $314,000 upgrade boost
17 September 2025
Media release
A major investment by the WA Government will open up more arts experiences for Western Australians in regional communities.
WA music takes centre stage during WA Music Week 2025
15 September 2025
Media release
WA Music Week 2025 is in full swing, celebrating the diverse range of musical talents across the State.
Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program
11 September 2025
Media release
The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.
First ever AusArt Day announced
5 September 2025
Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.
The show goes on for WA creatives
5 September 2025
Media release
The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.
WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects
5 September 2025
Media release
Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
Gripping locally produced film gets WA premiere screening 🎥
4 September 2025
Media release
Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.
WA performing arts workers hit the road to build tours and connections
22 August 2025
Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).
WA art hubs set for funding boost
7 August 2025
Media release
New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.
WA represents at World Expo, Osaka
6 August 2025
Western Australia’s creative talent is on display on the global stage.
Art program funding to help boost wellbeing for young people
5 August 2025
Media release
Young people across Western Australia are set to benefit from a new round of creative programs aimed at supporting mental, social and emotional wellbeing, as well as strengthening community connections.
Local story touching hearts across regional WA
5 August 2025
WA theatre makers THEATRE 180 recently took their popular show 21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke on the road to regional towns across WA.
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