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Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

Jul 2, 2025
Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries

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A close up an artist paint tray and brushes in a small bucket

Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

2 July 2025

Media release

Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries
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A renewed focus for WA’s Creative Industries

19 May 2025
Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.
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Creative workforce scoping study

16 May 2025
Creative Australia and Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) recently released the Creative Workforce Scoping Study.
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Applications open for screen industry capacity building program

8 November 2024

Media release

Screenwest has launched its new Targeted Industry Capacity Building Program, which aims to fast-track growth in key sectors of the Western Australian screen industry to better service growing production levels in the State.
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WA Reflections short documentary initiative returns for a third year

8 November 2024

Media release

The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest's WA Reflections short documentary initiative is back for a third year, with interested applicants invited to participate in a workshop exploring how to transform archival content into compelling stories.
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Creative businesses are invited to apply for the 2024 WA Export Awards

4 June 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is proudly supporting the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian (WA) Export Awards.
Innovation Vouchers Program 2021

Call out to the creative industries – Innovation Vouchers now available

3 May 2021
The Innovation Vouchers Program 2021 assists start-ups and small businesses (including the creative industries) to commercialise their ideas and innovations and expand to create jobs.

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