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Arts program renews and strengthens local community connection

Feb 15, 2022

10 regional and 3 metro artist-in-residence projects will receive grants through the State Government's $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program.

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Circus performers, visual artists, actors and filmmakers to shine thanks to State Government grants program

Feb 9, 2022

A diverse array of artists, performers and creators have received grants worth up to $60,000 as part of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus initiative.

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State Government’s Contemporary Music Fund instrumental in artist success

Feb 9, 2022

The State Government's Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) will support the production of debut EPs, an album and a series of live performances during 2022.

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Applications now open for small business assistance

Jan 19, 2022

Applications for financial support are now open for specific businesses directly impacted by the necessary public health measures in Perth and Peel from 23 December 2021 to 4 January 2022.

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WA Museum Boola Bardip launches a sizzling holiday season... and a massive 2022!

Dec 14, 2021

Roaming with gigantic dinosaurs, journeying down a rabbit hole to Wonderland and travelling beyond the Milky Way will be some of the extraordinary experiences on offer at Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip in 2022.

$30,000 available for artist-in-residence local government projects

Dec 6, 2021

The $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program is available for artist-in-residence projects. Projects must engage communities and are delivered with a local government, school or not-for-profit community organisations.

Perth Festival 11 February to 6 March 2022

Lotterywest’s $7.7 million wave of support for Perth Festival

Nov 23, 2021

The State Government, through Lotterywest, has set the stage for the 2022 Perth Festival, with significant funding for free community events and core program costs.

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Global call for new $2 million artwork installation

Nov 22, 2021

A new landmark artwork will be commissioned for the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) as part of the State Government's continued commitment to revitalising the Perth Cultural Centre.

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WA Museum Boola Bardip celebrates first birthday and 700,000 visitors

Nov 22, 2021

WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomed its 700,000th visitor this weekend, one year on since opening.

Tourism operators celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

Nov 15, 2021

Tourism business founder Troy Thomas was posthumously awarded the Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards last night.

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It’s show time: bigger and better FRINGE returns to WA

Nov 10, 2021

The FRINGE WORLD Festival will return in 2022 bigger and better than ever, with the State Government providing a significant funding boost.

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New Art Gallery of WA rooftop venue set to open with stunning views

Nov 4, 2021

The State Government's $10 million project to transform the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) rooftop is complete, with the 500-capacity multipurpose arts space and bar now Perth's biggest rooftop venue.

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