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Promotional banner reads: New funding ingnites artistic development of WA's next generation of artists

New funding ignites development of WA's next generation of artists

Dec 19, 2025
Western Australia's creative future is a fresh canvas for the inaugural recipients of the Creative WA Fellowships and Creative WA Internships programs.
A young girl in a theatre smiling. Text reads Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program

Kids Access All Areas Vouchers to unlock world of culture and arts

Dec 12, 2025
Western Australian children will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of arts and culture these school holidays, with the launch of the new Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program.
The crowds enjoying the Dordaak Kepup Open Day.

New community hub for Landsdale

Dec 8, 2025
The people of Landsdale now have a vibrant new community space with the official opening of the Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub.
a detail of the painting Murrunpa by Melissa Sunfly

Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

Nov 24, 2025
Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.
Graphic reads: Back WA artists! Wear your tee on AusMusic T shirt day. 27 November

AusMusic T-Shirt Day — 27 November 🎶

Nov 21, 2025
Wear it loud and support WA music!
A group of primary school student gather around a backlit artwork on a table

PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

Nov 20, 2025
WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
Exhibition sign "all that country holds' at entrance to art gallery

From the regions: Art across WA and beyond

Nov 12, 2025
Western Australia’s creative talent is uniquely diverse and, as recognised in Creative WA, our regional and outer metropolitan communities play an important part in our creative ecosystem.
5 people stand together at the  CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.

Oz screen industry winning big

Nov 12, 2025
WA recently celebrated the best of Australian film making with the biggest national film prize being awarded during the CinefestOz film festival in Busselton.
A night scene with purple coloured drone hovering over a river

Creative Industries Action Plan announced!

Nov 11, 2025
Action plan set to accelerate growth, investment and opportunities for the State’s creative sector.
A musician on stage with two spotlights on him. This photo is black and white.

WA musicians supported to chase their dreams

Nov 10, 2025
The Contemporary Music Fund has provided grants of up to $20,000 to 24 Western Australian musicians to support career changing opportunities.
Jebediah performing

All-Western Australian music lineup for WA Day celebrations

Nov 3, 2025
The WA Government is proud to support this year's Western Australia Day celebrations, with the WA Day Festival set to feature a massive local music lineup.
A stack of books titled "This home of ours".

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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