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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.
A group of high school students are painting on a large canvas.

Creative learning opportunities expanded for WA students

Oct 1, 2026
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!

Sep 30, 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

Sep 22, 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

Sep 18, 2026
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

Sep 17, 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

Sep 16, 2026
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

Sep 14, 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

Aug 27, 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

Aug 20, 2026
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

Aug 14, 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 🎼

Aug 11, 2026
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.
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