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School funding to advance the journey of Aboriginal reconciliation

Apr 10, 2024

Advancing and promoting Aboriginal reconciliation in the community through WA school and kindergarten projects is the aim of a DLGSC program which is currently offering a total of $799,000 in grants.

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Contract awarded for Albany Entertainment Centre works

Mar 26, 2024

The State Government has awarded the contract for important roof repairs at the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre, with Colab Construction to start work soon.

Actors, Georgia King, Mark Storen in Mama Stitch by Whiskey & Boots, Perth Festival, 2021. Photo by Fionn Mulholland.

More than $1.3 million in grants for regional performing arts

Mar 8, 2024

Eleven regional performing arts organisations will receive more than $1.3 million between them to support touring and reaching audiences in WA’s regions.

2 students using magnifying glasses at the beach with the words, 'Creativity for Schools Program'

School funding for students to foster creative learning skills

Dec 21, 2023

Encouraging creative learning and critical thinking are at the heart of the latest financial support provided by the DLGSC for an extensive range of projects that will improve the skills and talents of Western Australian children and young people.

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Supporting a thriving arts and culture sector in WA

Oct 18, 2023

With the aim of ensuring a thriving cultural and creative industry, the State Government is providing organisational funding to Western Australia's peak arts and culture body, the Chamber of Arts and Culture, over the next 2 years.

Funding boost for WA’s diverse contemporary music scene

Feb 21, 2023

Three exciting Western Australian music acts will have greater opportunities to shine in 2023, sharing in more than $130,000 State Government funding.

FRINGE WORLD Festival. Photo by Jason Matz.

FRINGE WORLD 2023 launches with feel good vibes

Jan 20, 2023

FRINGE WORLD Festival is back, providing a stage for arts and culture to thrive in Perth, with funding assistance from the State Government.

Ghost Swim by Kelsey Ashe, Fremantle Biennale UnderCurrent19. Film Still Archival Photographic Print. Photography Kelsey Ashe.

Thirteen innovative arts projects share $668,353 funding

Jan 6, 2023

The State Government has delivered funding for 13 new Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program.

New funding program to support Aboriginal arts and culture sector

Nov 15, 2022

A new funding program offering Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building Grants has opened to support the Indigenous arts and culture sector in Western Australia.

Mowanjum Festival 2011 at Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Photo by Matthew Scurfield.

Grant program supports connection to country, community, culture

Oct 18, 2022

Applications are now open for grants to support Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake activities that foster links between community, country and culture.

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

Jul 5, 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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Changes to application deadlines for some culture and the arts grants

May 24, 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

Mar 8, 2022

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

Two Indian female dancers dressed in traditional costumes dancing on the bank of a river.

Grants programs supporting regional culture and arts

Jul 19, 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.

New program to get the show back on the road

Jun 29, 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

Jun 24, 2021

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

Live events risk-share program expanded

Jun 22, 2021

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

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Funding available for upgrades to regional galleries

Jun 3, 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.

Changes to application deadlines for some culture and the arts grants

May 25, 2021

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.

The Alternative Archive gives unique insight into local voices

May 14, 2021

Diverse artistic voices from across the State are being celebrated with the opening of The Alternative Archive survey exhibition in Perth.

Limitations during State of Emergency

Apr 29, 2021

Although we are fortunate to be in a period of recovery, we take this opportunity to remind everyone that WA remains in a State of Emergency.

COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor – March 2021 results out now

Apr 16, 2021

After months of low COVID-19 cases, Western Australians are confident returning to arts and cultural events – and many are making firm plans to do so.

Historic balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre to be restored

Apr 14, 2021

Visitors to His Majesty's Theatre will soon be able to walk along the balconies and verandahs as part of further upgrades at the historic performing arts venue.

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Explore WA’s cultural and creative spaces with the WA Cultural Infrastructure Map

Mar 25, 2021

The WA Cultural Infrastructure Map identifies existing cultural and creative spaces across the State.

Grants continue recovery of WA’s arts and culture sector

Mar 23, 2021

WA’s vibrant arts and culture sector continues to receive support from the State Government, with 17 projects representing a variety of disciplines sharing in more than $709,000 from two grants programs.

Regional festivals receive funding boost

Jan 28, 2021

A writers' festival in Geraldton, community sculpture in Esperance, and a series of astro-photography activities in Mount Magnet are some of the vibrant initiatives receiving funding from the latest round of the Regional and Remote Festivals Fund.

Inside the Bronze Box, State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

WA-first Cultural Infrastructure Framework released

Dec 17, 2020

The State Government has released the first ever Cultural Infrastructure Framework for WA, outlining a roadmap for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond.

Get ready to binge on FRINGE, as tickets go on sale today

Nov 12, 2020

It is almost that time of year, FRINGE WORLD 2021 is coming and is set to be a bonanza of Western Australian creative and artistic talent.

State Theatre Centre of WA - Photo by Robert Frith-Acorn Photo

Funding to reignite WA theatre activity

Nov 5, 2020

Perth will be buzzing with new local theatre next year thanks to funding for three upcoming productions through the Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI).

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Funding provides opportunities to Great Southern theatre artists

Nov 5, 2020

A satirical musical theatre piece will be presented at the recently renovated Albany Town Hall, thanks to funding from the State Government's Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI).

Updates to the COVID Event Plans process for high risk events

Nov 2, 2020

Event organisers and local governments should be aware of the following important information regarding submission of high risk COVID Event Plans to the Department of Health, including mandatory cut-off dates for those events occurring in December and January.

East Pilbara Arts Centre. Photo courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.

Landmark project to map Pilbara’s Aboriginal art movement

Oct 8, 2020

A new landmark project will map the Pilbara Aboriginal art movement for the first time, providing insight into the development of the region's unique Aboriginal art, artists and art centres.

DLGSC and Lotterywest Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program – coming soon

Aug 6, 2020

The arts play a significant role in supporting communities to tackle disruption and re-establish local connection, strength and resilience beyond the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perth Concert Hall during Storm. Image credit Brad Martin.

Massive $76 million recovery package to support culture and arts in WA

Aug 6, 2020

Western Australia's iconic Perth Concert Hall is set to receive a $30 million upgrade and investment over the next three years as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.

COVID-19 Creative Industries Impact Survey – available now

Aug 4, 2020

The department is conducting a targeted survey to assess COVID-19 impacts on employment and revenue in the creative industries in Western Australia.

$1 million program to rekindle regional arts

Jul 1, 2020

A new $1 million grant program will provide vital funding to support ongoing creative and cultural activity in Western Australia's regions.

Continued investment into regional film production

Jun 16, 2020

Screen production in Western Australia's spectacular regions has received a $16 million investment over the next four years through the State Government.

Culture and the arts online grant system upgrades

Jun 11, 2020

The DLGSC culture and the arts online grant system will undergo system maintenance and upgrades later this month. If you’re planning to apply for a grant, there are some important dates to remember.

View of the Albany Entertainment Centre exterior at dawn. Photo by Alison Paine.

The lights go up at Albany Entertainment Centre

Jun 10, 2020

The Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) will reopen to audiences on June 18 with the first of the Harbourside Concert Series, known locally as Harbourside.

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New platform promoting treasures from across WA goes live

Jun 10, 2020

Collections WA is live.

Aerial view of the Western Australian Museum from James Street.

New jobs on offer at the New Museum

Jun 3, 2020

The New Museum for Western Australia is on track to open in the Perth Cultural Centre in November 2020, and there are up to 30 new permanent positions advertised for frontline Visitor Services staff, plus a pool of casual staff.

Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt and AGWA Foundation Chair, Warwick Hemsley in the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

Support for WA artists through $1.5 million COVID support program

May 25, 2020

The State Government has approved a $1.5 million support package, developed by the Art Gallery of Western Australia's Board and the Art Gallery's Foundation, to help Western Australian artists during the COVID-19 emergency.

COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor

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.

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State Library reopens - Welcome home

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.

COVID-19 Easing of restrictions – Further information for Public Libraries

May 15, 2020

LG Alert

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

Local government sector urged to take leadership role

May 12, 2020

LG Alert

The local government sector has a key role to play in the Phase 2 easing of restrictions and in helping communities get back on their feet and the economy back on track.

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