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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

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Arts 15k-plus

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Contemporary Music Fund

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

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.

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.
Page reviewed 14 February 2022