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We are proud to Showcase the creativity, skill and talent of WA artists and arts organisations.

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The department supports the culture and the arts sector in Western Australia — creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

Our services focus on industry sustainability through the provision of funds, industry partnerships, regional programs and research for policy development and planning.

Our work enables the sector to increase public participation in the arts, which strengthens community connection across the State.

Arts U-15k

Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Arts 15k-plus

Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Contemporary Music Fund

Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Regional and Remote Festivals Fund

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund is part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program, delivered by Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with Royalties for Regions funding from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Page reviewed 14 February 2022