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Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.

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A stack of books titled "This home of ours".

Young writers shine in new Centre for Stories anthology collection

28 October 2025

Media release

The next generation of Western Australian writers are sharing their voices through a new anthology collection launched with support from the WA Government
an audience enjoying a creative industries performance in a darkened theatre.

Get ready for the Creative Organisations funding rounds

27 October 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is introducing a new Creative Organisations Funding Framework in 2026.
Exhibition sign "all that country holds' at entrance to art gallery

Western Australian Aboriginal art showcased in Washington DC

22 October 2025

Media release

A major exhibition showcasing Aboriginal artwork from the Kimberley opens today at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, presenting new works by First Nations artists with support from the WA Government.
5 models on a runway during a fashion parade

Forget fast fashion — This is what the future looks like

15 October 2025
WA’s bold new celebration of circular designers, sustainable fashion and creativity.

Congratulations to the winners of the Western Australian Export Awards 2025 👏

14 October 2025

Media release

WA creativity has been celebrated at this year’s WA Export Awards with three creative organisations each taking out a category win.
Program founder and CEO of Book Builders Challenge Kristy Nita Brown speaks at the 2025 book launch at Victoria Park Library.

Creative Learning grants open new chapter for young writers through Book Builders Challenge

9 October 2025
Western Australian school kids are bringing their imaginations to life through this year’s Book Builders Challenge.
The Master Collector, July 2024

School funding boost backs next generation of creative thinkers

7 October 2025
The WA Government continues to invest in the next generation of artists, with students, teachers and school communities set to experience new creative learning projects coming to their classrooms.
David Broadway

WA Government's $100,000 investment helping WA's design future

6 October 2025
The WA Government is investing in Western Australia's growing creative economy, awarding the 2026 Perth Design Week a $100,000 funding boost.
Australian Performing Arts Exchange from PAC Australia in 2025

APAM 2026 set to spotlight WA performing arts sector

1 October 2025
The WA Government is backing Western Australia's performing arts sector, with Perth ready to host the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) produced by Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia.
Sea of Light, AWESOME Festival

Families set for fun as AWESOME Festival launches for school break

1 October 2025

Media release

The 2025 AWESOME Festival officially opened, marking the first major festival presented under the newly formed Barking Gecko Arts - a merger between Awesome Arts and Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
A group of people holding up heart-shaped posters promoting RTR-FM

Not-for-profits supported to continue bringing creativity to WA

30 September 2025

Media release

Fourteen not-for-profit arts and creative organisations have shared in funding of $358,000 to foster a vibrant and creative economy.
An exhibition space in an art gallery with paintings hanging on the walls

Regional galleries shine brighter with $314,000 upgrade boost

17 September 2025

Media release

A major investment by the WA Government will open up more arts experiences for Western Australians in regional communities.

WA music takes centre stage during WA Music Week 2025

15 September 2025

Media release

WA Music Week 2025 is in full swing, celebrating the diverse range of musical talents across the State.
A group of young musicians stand together in a performance space.

Emerging Outer Perth musicians set to shine through GRID Series program

11 September 2025

Media release

The four successful musicians for the GRID Series' 2025 Outer Perth Edition have been announced, supported by a $108,000 investment from the WA Government.
Graphic reads Aus Art Day23 October 2025

First ever AusArt Day announced

5 September 2025
Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.
Joan and the Giants performing in at the Astor Theatre in Perth supporting Belinda Carlisle, 2024. Photo by Isabelle Haubrich.

The show goes on for WA creatives

5 September 2025

Media release

The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.

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