WA art hubs set for funding boost
New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.
A fresh wave of creativity is coming to two of Western Australia’s regional public galleries.
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM) and Arts Narrogin are the latest recipients of targeted initiative support through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost, designed to expand the reach and capacity of public regional galleries across the state.
The Regional Exhibition Touring Boost supports investment in regional visual arts activity and regional galleries to build capacity in regional venues and arts workers and increase access to high quality arts and culture for regional communities.
Arts Narrogin, has been provided funding to support the expansion of its visual arts program with a year-long series of exhibitions, public programs, community workshops and professional development opportunities for regional arts workers and volunteers. The program will also see the local arts centre extend its gallery opening hours, further increasing access to high-quality visual arts for the local community.
The City of Mandurah’s, CASM has been provided funding to deliver a three-tiered artist-in-residence program. The program builds on existing programming and responds to community feedback, this program will include two three-month residencies – one focused on youth and the other on community engagement – and a six-month residency that will culminate in a public exhibition.
These projects mark the next stage development for these galleries, supporting further engagement with local communities, building the creative workforce and encouraging cultural tourism.