News

May 19, 2020

Six government agencies are collaborating with researchers to track how Australian audiences feel about attending arts and culture events in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 18, 2020

The State Library of Western Australia has today (May 18) reopened its doors to the public after being closed for 56 days.

May 15, 2020

The State Government has announced the easing of restrictions (phase 2) commencing Monday, 18 May 2020.

May 5, 2020

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is working on a range of options to assist arts and cultural organisations and independent artists dealing with the impact of COVID-19.

Apr 24, 2020

From Friday 24 April, until midnight Wednesday 13 May, organisations are able to apply for Lotterywest support through its COVID-19 Relief Fund involving the ‘Event Cancellation Relief and ‘Sector Support for Resilient Organisations’ short term grants programs.

Mar 23, 2020

At 12.00pm today, as part of a nationally consistent approach, all cultural and art institutions in Western Australia will close in the interests of public safety in response to COVID-19.

Mar 3, 2020

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the department is coordinating the Street Banner Project across Western Australia.

Feb 29, 2020

The finale of the 2020 Perth Festival will be held tomorrow (Sunday, March 1), on the 40th anniversary since original AC/DC front man Bon Scott was laid to rest at Fremantle Cemetery, and event goers are invited to rock out to the once-in-a-generation event.

Feb 24, 2020

Government organisations and community will collaborate to develop an arts, culture and heritage strategy for the Great Southern region, thanks to a $50,000 investment from the Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP).