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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!

The Western Australian Creative Places Map displays the state’s existing cultural and creative infrastructure.
An artist's impression of the completed University building

$30 million philanthropic partnership for WAAPA

Media release

Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Minderoo Foundation have entered into a transformational $30 million, 25-year philanthropic partnership to advance Australian arts and culture by supporting a state-of-the-art new home for the university's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
Drone view of the Albany Entertainment Centre at dusk

First call for expressions of interest to upgrade Albany Entertainment Centre

Media release

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for a builder to progress the next stage of repair works to the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre.
Artist's impression of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

$55 million rejuvenation to breathe new life into Perth cultural icon

Media release

The new design for the highly anticipated rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been unveiled today, with the transformation set to make the icon the heart of the city.
His Majesty's Theatre exterior

Arts and Culture Trust Bill reintroduced

The Arts and Culture Trust Bill has been reintroduced to State Parliament.
His Majesty's Theatre exterior

Historic balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre to be restored

Visitors to His Majesty's Theatre will soon be able to walk along the balconies and verandahs as part of further upgrades at the historic performing arts venue.
The Cultural Infrastructure Map displayed on a laptop computer screen.

Explore WA’s cultural and creative spaces with the WA Cultural Infrastructure Map

The WA Cultural Infrastructure Map identifies existing cultural and creative spaces across the State.

Local firm to develop Perth Cultural Centre masterplan

Media release

Western Australia is one step closer to a revitalised Perth Cultural Centre, with the contract for the masterplan awarded to Perth architectural firm Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick.

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