They draw on Western Australia’s unique identity to produce new artistic, cultural and aesthetic-functional products and services for local, national and international markets.
The department undertook the first mapping of
Perth’s creative industries in 2007 in partnership with the City of Perth, and the Departments of Industry and Resources and Premier and Cabinet.
Then in 2013 the department commissioned a further update with the 2011
Census employment data and published the Creative Industries Statistical Analysis for Western Australia report.
The report provides invaluable information for the State’s creative industries and peak associations.
It maps sector employment numbers and growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census. The artforms areas included are music, visual and performing arts, film, TV and radio, advertising and marketing, software and digital content, publishing, and architecture
and design, which includes designer fashion.
An updated analysis is currently being undertaken and will be published later in 2019.
The department is also currently engaged in two Australia Research Council (ARC) projects:
- Australian cultural & creative activity: A population & hotspot analysis - The aim of the research project is to investigate factors producing local and regional creative ‘hotspots’, which have well above average
creative and innovative growth and potential. Led by the Centre for Creative Industries and Innovation at the Queensland University of Technology. DLGSC is a partner organisation, along with Arts Queensland, Creative Victoria, Arts NSW, and Arts
SA.
- Making Music Work: Sustainable Portfolio Careers for Australian Musicians - This project explores how musicians sustain successful musical lives at the beginning of the 21st century through portfolio careers, combining aspects of
performance, recording, creation, music direction, teaching, community activities, health, retail and a presence in online environments. Led by the Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre, Griffith University. DLGSC is an industry partner along
with the Australian Council for the Arts, Create NSW, Creative Victoria, and the Music Trust.