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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.

Exhibition sign "all that country holds' at entrance to art gallery

Western Australian Aboriginal art showcased in Washington DC

Oct 22, 2025

A major exhibition showcasing Aboriginal artwork from the Kimberley opens today at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, presenting new works by First Nations artists with support from the WA Government.

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Forget fast fashion — This is what the future looks like

Oct 15, 2025

WA’s bold new celebration of circular designers, sustainable fashion and creativity.

Congratulations to the winners of the Western Australian Export Awards 2025 👏

Oct 14, 2025

WA creativity has been celebrated at this year’s WA Export Awards with three creative organisations each taking out a category win.

Program founder and CEO of Book Builders Challenge Kristy Nita Brown speaks at the 2025 book launch at Victoria Park Library.

Creative Learning grants open new chapter for young writers through Book Builders Challenge

Oct 9, 2025

Western Australian school kids are bringing their imaginations to life through this year’s Book Builders Challenge.

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.

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.

Australian Performing Arts Exchange from PAC Australia in 2025

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.