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Six performances hit the road for regional WA

20 Sep 2022

The Playing WA 2021-2022 second funding round has provided more than $564,000 to support six performances, ranging from an original comedic cabaret, to singing and yarning concerts, allowing these shows to reach new audiences in regional Western Australia.

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Arts grant program record broken as $830,000 goes to 17 applicants

5 Jul 2022

Seventeen Western Australian artists and organisations will share in $830,000 in funding through the latest round of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grants program.

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Publications promote richness of shared history

3 Jun 2022

Two publications launched during Reconciliation Week are connecting people to their Aboriginal history and celebrating the richness of Western Australia’s shared history.

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Changes to application deadlines for some culture and the arts grants

24 May 2022

There are some important dates to remember if you’re planning to apply to some of the department’s culture and the arts grant programs.

Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations

8 Mar 2022

The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.

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$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities

17 Feb 2022

Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

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Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans

16 Feb 2022

The Shires of Pingelly, Harvey, Augusta-Margaret River and Morawa have each been awarded between $25,000 and $50,000 as part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State

16 Feb 2022

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.

Industrial relations reform for local governments

13 Jan 2022

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The Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by the WA Parliament on 16 December 2021.

Arts and Culture Monitor 2021

26 Oct 2021

An independent survey into how Western Australians view the arts shows strong public support for the value of the State’s arts and culture activities.

Local governments lace up

24 Sep 2021

Event preparations are well underway across WA for the State's historic AFL Grand Final celebrations on Saturday — in particular, at the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park.

New laws pave the way for screen production facility management

3 Sep 2021

New laws to create a statutory authority capable of managing all arts and cultural assets in Western Australia have passed the State Parliament.

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Grants programs supporting regional culture and arts

19 Jul 2021

The State Government will open three culture and arts grants programs on July 27, 2021 as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP), providing a funding boost to regional Western Australia's vibrant culture and arts sector.

Funding supports sustainable, resilient clubs

14 Jul 2021

$232,000 awarded in 2021-22 round of Every Club grant scheme. Funding supports sport and recreation clubs to build their organisational capacity and capability of governance, planning and management practices

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51 of WA’s best athletes to represent Australia at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

12 Jul 2021

Western Australia will have its second highest representation on the Australian Olympic Team, with 51 athletes competing at the upcoming Tokyo Games.

West Australian Music appoints new CEO

30 Jun 2021

The announcement of a new CEO at West Australian Music and an extension to the Contemporary Music Fund heralds an exciting new era for WA's vibrant contemporary music scene.

New program to get the show back on the road

29 Jun 2021

A new shared risk program to reactivate live performances and touring activity is opening soon, creating more opportunities for employment and venue activation in the arts industry, building on recent announcements about increased capacity limits for arts venues.

Arts and Culture Trust Bill reintroduced

24 Jun 2021

The Arts and Culture Trust Bill has been reintroduced to State Parliament.

Live events risk-share program expanded

22 Jun 2021

The successful Getting the Show back on the Road risk-share program has been expanded.

Stop Puppy Farming Bill reintroduced

4 Jun 2021

The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021 (the Bill) has been reintroduced into Parliament.

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Funding available for upgrades to regional galleries

3 Jun 2021

Public galleries in regional Western Australia can apply for funding from $2500 to $50,000 for minor or major scale upgrades and support through the Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.