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Fremantle Arts Centre at night with dramatic lighting. Text reads WA Creative Places Map

WA is full of creative places!

Oct 8, 2026
The Western Australian Creative Places Map displays the state’s existing cultural and creative infrastructure.

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Fremantle Arts Centre at night with dramatic lighting. Text reads WA Creative Places Map

WA is full of creative places!

8 October 2026
The Western Australian Creative Places Map displays the state’s existing cultural and creative infrastructure.
A group of high school students are painting on a large canvas.

Creative learning opportunities expanded for WA students

1 October 2026

Media release

The State Government is continuing its investment in creativity for young people with more than $420,000 in funding distributed through the most recent round of the Creative Learning program.
A young lady is standing on a ladder looking upward to a grey whale that is smiling at her.

Your ticket to an AWESOME school holidays!

30 September 2026
The AWESOME Festival expands across Perth and regional WA, featuring world premieres, international artists, and $10 tickets for all performances.

Investing in the next generation of Western Australian artists

22 September 2026
Congratulations to emerging West Australian artist Lisa Ho who has won the Pulse Acquisitive Art Award 2026 for her work Made in Australia.
A scene from Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's production of 'Hometown' showing an illuminated puppet with a large golden creature-like figure with wing-shaped fabric surrounding a smaller puppet on a dark stage.

Funding boost sets stage for regional creative performances tour

18 September 2026

Media release

Regional communities across Western Australia will receive greater access to a range of creative performances in 2027 with $424,315 in support from the State Government through the Regional Creative Industries Fund (RCIF).
A campaign graphic which reads Make ART happen.

Register now for AusArt Day 2026

17 September 2026
AusArt Day is a unified call to action aimed at amplifying the visibility of arts philanthropy.
A small groop of people observe a worked back of stage.

Strengthening the State's performing arts workforce

16 September 2026

Media release

The State Government is supporting the future of Western Australia's performing arts workforce in partnership with CircuitWest through an expanded TechWest Conference and the launch of a new Technical Traineeship Pilot Program.
Behind the Scenes at Perth Filom Studios Open Day

It’s giving main character energy

14 September 2026
Perth Film Studios enjoyed a blockbuster opening weekend, welcoming a cast of thousands for a behind the scenes look at WA’s state of the art production facility.

Second chance for WA kids to unlock the world of arts and culture

27 August 2026
Round 2 of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is now live, giving more children aged five to 15 will enjoy access to arts, cultural and creative events across Western Australia.
A group of Warlayirti Artists walking on Country

Connecting to Country grants strengthen culture and community

20 August 2026

Media release

The State Government is supporting Aboriginal people and organisations across Western Australia to strengthen cultural knowledge, leadership and community wellbeing through the latest round of the Connecting to Country program.

Creative Learning Showcase a showstopper

14 August 2026
If we’re asking students and young people to take risks, are we willing to do the same?
A band playing a gig

WA Music Week 2026 hits the right note 🎼

11 August 2026

Media release

WA Music Week 2026 gets underway today, bringing together Western Australian artists, industry professionals, and music lovers for 10 days of live music, networking, and professional development.
Tables of people at a conference at Boola Bardip (Museum) with a huge whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling

Creative Learning Showcase champions creativity in education

6 August 2026

Media release

Western Australia's educators, teaching artists, and arts organisations have come together for the second Creative Learning Showcase, celebrating innovative approaches to teaching and learning through creative processes.
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WA filmmaker secures funding for dark comedy debut

5 August 2026

Media release

Western Australian writer and director Richard Vilensky has been named the recipient of the prestigious West Coast Visions 2026 initiative, securing production funding for his debut feature film Everyone's Having a Good Time But You.
three Pinacle award winners with their awards.

WA performing arts sector celebrates the pinnacle of excellence 🎉

5 August 2026

Media release

Excellence in Western Australia's live performance industry has been recognised with major awards presented across three categories at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards at Subiaco Arts Centre last night.
A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

14 July 2026
More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

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