Showcase

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

A group of students and teachers holding some large sized puppets.
Photo: Students Melody Poroch, and Lily Hile, Animateur and Creative Director of Puppets Karen Hethey, Visual Artist Peter Farmer, student Magliore Ain-Mem and Traditional Ecological Consultant Miranda Farmer; The Noongar six seasons Mural and Kaarak and Wardong Large scale Puppets, The Marri Tree Nyitting Project / Karrak and Marri Live Performance and Art Exhibition; Bassendean Primary School, Perth/ Whadjuk Country; September 2012. Photo by Kirsty Grieve.

To help students understand their custodian role they worked with creatives, storytellers, singer-songwriters and an ecologist. Exploring the relationship between Kaarak and Marri trees on their school site. They shared their learning with the community to highlighting the need to connect with nature, not just now but into the future.

Supported by Lotterywest through the Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery program. 

Grant: Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Arts 15k-plus

A group of students and teachers holding some large sized puppets.
Photo: Students Melody Poroch, and Lily Hile, Animateur and Creative Director of Puppets Karen Hethey, Visual Artist Peter Farmer, student Magliore Ain-Mem and Traditional Ecological Consultant Miranda Farmer; The Noongar six seasons Mural and Kaarak and Wardong Large scale Puppets, The Marri Tree Nyitting Project / Karrak and Marri Live Performance and Art Exhibition; Bassendean Primary School, Perth/ Whadjuk Country; September 2012. Photo by Kirsty Grieve.

To help students understand their custodian role they worked with creatives, storytellers, singer-songwriters and an ecologist. Exploring the relationship between Kaarak and Marri trees on their school site. They shared their learning with the community to highlighting the need to connect with nature, not just now but into the future.

Supported by Lotterywest through the Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery program. 

Grant: Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Contemporary Music Fund

A group of students and teachers holding some large sized puppets.
Photo: Students Melody Poroch, and Lily Hile, Animateur and Creative Director of Puppets Karen Hethey, Visual Artist Peter Farmer, student Magliore Ain-Mem and Traditional Ecological Consultant Miranda Farmer; The Noongar six seasons Mural and Kaarak and Wardong Large scale Puppets, The Marri Tree Nyitting Project / Karrak and Marri Live Performance and Art Exhibition; Bassendean Primary School, Perth/ Whadjuk Country; September 2012. Photo by Kirsty Grieve.

To help students understand their custodian role they worked with creatives, storytellers, singer-songwriters and an ecologist. Exploring the relationship between Kaarak and Marri trees on their school site. They shared their learning with the community to highlighting the need to connect with nature, not just now but into the future.

Supported by Lotterywest through the Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery program. 

Grant: Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

A group of students and teachers holding some large sized puppets.
Photo: Students Melody Poroch, and Lily Hile, Animateur and Creative Director of Puppets Karen Hethey, Visual Artist Peter Farmer, student Magliore Ain-Mem and Traditional Ecological Consultant Miranda Farmer; The Noongar six seasons Mural and Kaarak and Wardong Large scale Puppets, The Marri Tree Nyitting Project / Karrak and Marri Live Performance and Art Exhibition; Bassendean Primary School, Perth/ Whadjuk Country; September 2012. Photo by Kirsty Grieve.

To help students understand their custodian role they worked with creatives, storytellers, singer-songwriters and an ecologist. Exploring the relationship between Kaarak and Marri trees on their school site. They shared their learning with the community to highlighting the need to connect with nature, not just now but into the future.

Supported by Lotterywest through the Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery program. 

Grant: Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

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.

A group of students and teachers holding some large sized puppets.
Photo: Students Melody Poroch, and Lily Hile, Animateur and Creative Director of Puppets Karen Hethey, Visual Artist Peter Farmer, student Magliore Ain-Mem and Traditional Ecological Consultant Miranda Farmer; The Noongar six seasons Mural and Kaarak and Wardong Large scale Puppets, The Marri Tree Nyitting Project / Karrak and Marri Live Performance and Art Exhibition; Bassendean Primary School, Perth/ Whadjuk Country; September 2012. Photo by Kirsty Grieve.

To help students understand their custodian role they worked with creatives, storytellers, singer-songwriters and an ecologist. Exploring the relationship between Kaarak and Marri trees on their school site. They shared their learning with the community to highlighting the need to connect with nature, not just now but into the future.

Supported by Lotterywest through the Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery program. 

Grant: Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

A group of students and teachers holding some large sized puppets.
Photo: Students Melody Poroch, and Lily Hile, Animateur and Creative Director of Puppets Karen Hethey, Visual Artist Peter Farmer, student Magliore Ain-Mem and Traditional Ecological Consultant Miranda Farmer; The Noongar six seasons Mural and Kaarak and Wardong Large scale Puppets, The Marri Tree Nyitting Project / Karrak and Marri Live Performance and Art Exhibition; Bassendean Primary School, Perth/ Whadjuk Country; September 2012. Photo by Kirsty Grieve.

To help students understand their custodian role they worked with creatives, storytellers, singer-songwriters and an ecologist. Exploring the relationship between Kaarak and Marri trees on their school site. They shared their learning with the community to highlighting the need to connect with nature, not just now but into the future.

Supported by Lotterywest through the Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery program. 

Grant: Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Page reviewed 14 February 2022