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The Master Collector, July 2024

School funding boost backs next generation of creative thinkers

Oct 7, 2025
The WA Government continues to invest in the next generation of artists, with students, teachers and school communities set to experience new creative learning projects coming to their classrooms.

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The Master Collector, July 2024

School funding boost backs next generation of creative thinkers

7 October 2025
The WA Government continues to invest in the next generation of artists, with students, teachers and school communities set to experience new creative learning projects coming to their classrooms.
David Broadway

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.
Australian Performing Arts Exchange from PAC Australia in 2025

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.
Sea of Light, AWESOME Festival

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.
An exhibition space in an art gallery with paintings hanging on the walls

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.
A group of young musicians stand together in a performance space.

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.
Graphic reads Aus Art Day23 October 2025

First ever AusArt Day announced

5 September 2025
Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.
Joan and the Giants performing in at the Astor Theatre in Perth supporting Belinda Carlisle, 2024. Photo by Isabelle Haubrich.

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.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School:students and adults enjoying the colourful murals

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
Daisy Ridley in We Bury the Dead. Courtesy: Screenwest

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.
More than 20 delegates to the Australian Performing Arts Exchange, stand and sit on a staircase

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).
A woman sits in an art gallery looking through a book, with headphones on

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.
A group of young people stand behind a camera.

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.

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