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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

‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: ‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.

The exhibition combines historical and new artworks, sourced from major art collections and the artist’s own studio. 

Nalda is best known for her unique sculptural practice which connects strongly to the histories of regional WA and includes long term engagement with remote Indigenous communities.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: 'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
A woman looking at a sculpture
Photo: 'Kaarnka...crow crown' Nalda Searles 1995. Photo Rebecca Mansell

Arts 15k-plus

‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: ‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.

The exhibition combines historical and new artworks, sourced from major art collections and the artist’s own studio. 

Nalda is best known for her unique sculptural practice which connects strongly to the histories of regional WA and includes long term engagement with remote Indigenous communities.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: 'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
A woman looking at a sculpture
Photo: 'Kaarnka...crow crown' Nalda Searles 1995. Photo Rebecca Mansell

Contemporary Music Fund

‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: ‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.

The exhibition combines historical and new artworks, sourced from major art collections and the artist’s own studio. 

Nalda is best known for her unique sculptural practice which connects strongly to the histories of regional WA and includes long term engagement with remote Indigenous communities.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: 'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
A woman looking at a sculpture
Photo: 'Kaarnka...crow crown' Nalda Searles 1995. Photo Rebecca Mansell

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: ‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.

The exhibition combines historical and new artworks, sourced from major art collections and the artist’s own studio. 

Nalda is best known for her unique sculptural practice which connects strongly to the histories of regional WA and includes long term engagement with remote Indigenous communities.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: 'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
A woman looking at a sculpture
Photo: 'Kaarnka...crow crown' Nalda Searles 1995. Photo Rebecca Mansell

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.

‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: ‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.

The exhibition combines historical and new artworks, sourced from major art collections and the artist’s own studio. 

Nalda is best known for her unique sculptural practice which connects strongly to the histories of regional WA and includes long term engagement with remote Indigenous communities.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: 'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
A woman looking at a sculpture
Photo: 'Kaarnka...crow crown' Nalda Searles 1995. Photo Rebecca Mansell

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: ‘GRRR’, rubber doll body and animal head (both found on roadside, 1990s), Xanthorrhoea bracts, acrylic medium, 16 x 11 x 11 cm. On loan Anne M Brody Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer Rebecca Mansell.

The exhibition combines historical and new artworks, sourced from major art collections and the artist’s own studio. 

Nalda is best known for her unique sculptural practice which connects strongly to the histories of regional WA and includes long term engagement with remote Indigenous communities.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
Photo: 'Kangaroo Couple', 1995-2008, wollen gown, plant dyed silk, Xanthorrhea bracts, silk strings, common fodder, cotton mannequins. On loan Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth. Artist: Nalda Searles. Photographer: Rebecca Mansell.
A woman looking at a sculpture
Photo: 'Kaarnka...crow crown' Nalda Searles 1995. Photo Rebecca Mansell
Page reviewed 14 February 2022