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Young writers shine in new Centre for Stories anthology collection

Oct 28, 2025

The next generation of Western Australian writers are sharing their voices through a new anthology collection launched with support from the WA Government

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Get ready for the Creative Organisations funding rounds

Oct 27, 2025

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is introducing a new Creative Organisations Funding Framework in 2026.

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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APAM 2026 set to spotlight WA performing arts sector

Oct 1, 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

Oct 1, 2025

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.

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Not-for-profits supported to continue bringing creativity to WA

Sep 30, 2025

Fourteen not-for-profit arts and creative organisations have shared in funding of $358,000 to foster a vibrant and creative economy.

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The show goes on for WA creatives

Sep 5, 2025

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.

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WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

Sep 5, 2025

Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program

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Art and sport team up at Australia’s home of hockey

Aug 26, 2025

Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.

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WA performing arts workers hit the road to build tours and connections

Aug 22, 2025

Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

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WA art hubs set for funding boost

Aug 7, 2025

New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.

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Art program funding to help boost wellbeing for young people

Aug 5, 2025

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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