Chamber of Arts and Culture - Western Australia

Chamber of Arts and Culture - Western Australia The Chamber coordinates effective and influential advocacy for Arts and Culture in WA.

Arts and culture plays an integral role in the lives of Western Australians and our communities. This enriching role is at times unsung and unrecognised in both its contribution and its benefits to our State. People throughout WA are actively engaged in arts and culture either through direct participation or through appreciating the vital contribution that arts and culture makes to the vibrancy, s

ophistication and creativity of our region. FTI WA Students

Engagement in, and attention to the development of arts and culture in Western Australia is essential to the future of our State and can underpin many of our aspirations for an enriched society that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. We also have an opportunity to be a leader in some keys arts and cultural areas driven by our strengths in these sectors. Indigenous arts and culture, music, dance, theatre are just some areas where Western Australian talent has excelled gaining international attention and admiration. Buzz Dance Theatre Workshop

Local, State and Federal governments and the private sector must further recognise the importance of arts and culture as a key contributor to WA’s prosperity. We also have the chance to embrace a role as a leading contributor and collaborator to arts and culture in the ASPAC and global community in which we are so closely tied through our trade relationships.

They're back! $50 Kids Access All Areas vouchers. A brilliant initiative of the WA State Gov't."Increasing participation...
21/08/2026

They're back! $50 Kids Access All Areas vouchers. A brilliant initiative of the WA State Gov't.

"Increasing participation in arts and cultural experiences provides important educational and wellbeing benefits for children and young people, helping to spark creativity, build confidence and create lasting memories while supporting their learning and development." Simone McGurk, Min. Creative Industries.

The Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is an exciting new initiative for Western Australian children aged 5 to 15 to attend arts and cultural events. Parents and guardians of children aged 5 to 15 can reserve one $50 voucher per child, up to a maximum....

What an excellent partnership - and congratulations to Jessica Shannon.
19/08/2026

What an excellent partnership - and congratulations to Jessica Shannon.

The University of Western Australia is proud to support the creative and professional development of emerging visual artists participating in the ‘Hatched’ graduate exhibition at PICA through the Dr Harold Schenberg Arts Awards.

Thanks to Dr Harold Schenberg’s generous bequest to UWA, this is the 17th year that these Awards have recognised outstanding emerging artists through life changing awards.

Congratulations to the three recipients of $15,000 awards for their exceptional works:

Lychandra Anastasia Gieseman, University of Tasmania (TAS), for ‘Rev(olution)s / To Loves Ruin’, 2025.

Tabitha Glanville, Monash University (VIC), for ‘gyrr ngaya bina-guwal winangaylahna (I am listening now with different ears)’, 2025.

Jessica Shannon, North Metropolitan TAFE (WA), for ‘Allowing the Dust to Settle and In-Tensio'n, 2025.

Voting is also open for the $5,000 Hatched People’s Choice Award.

Representing UWA, LWAG Director Theo Costantino was on the judging panel alongside PICA CEO/ Director Hannah Matthews and Hatched alum artist Khaled Sabsabi.

They said, “This substantial financial prize contributes to the development of artistic careers at a national level, and to building a vibrant creative economy. Together, PICA, UWA and the Dr Harold Schenberg Arts Awards continue to champion the next generation of Australian artists, fostering ambitious practices that will shape the future of Australian contemporary art.”


Image, L – R: Theo Costantino, Jessica Shannon, Khaled Sabsabi, Tabitha Glanville, Lychandra Anastasia Gieseman and Hannah Mathews. Hatched: National Graduate Show 2026. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. Photo: Olivia Pizzale – Bryce.

Get into this people…$10 tickets!
19/08/2026

Get into this people…$10 tickets!

19/08/2026
WA Parliament has an artist in residence…who knew!Mikaela Castledine is creating a stunning textiles piece about people ...
13/08/2026

WA Parliament has an artist in residence…who knew!

Mikaela Castledine is creating a stunning textiles piece about people and place across W.A. referencing this NASA generated image of our vast state.

Thanks for the introduction Dr Katrina Stratton MLC

Yet another creative industries advocate and MP who gets it; Member for Midland, Steve what-can-I-do-to-help Catania MLA...
12/08/2026

Yet another creative industries advocate and MP who gets it; Member for Midland, Steve what-can-I-do-to-help Catania MLA

Thanks for your support.

Steve Catania MLA
Creative industries, WA

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is calling for nominations for election to its Board.Serving on the Board provides an...
06/08/2026

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is calling for nominations for election to its Board.

Serving on the Board provides an opportunity to contribute to the governance and policy direction of the Chamber and to support a strong, cohesive voice for culture and the arts in Western Australia.

Nominations close at 4 pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Learn more and access the nomination materials: https://bit.ly/4hdhd7q

📣 Reminder for Chamber members in the creative industries 📣Applications for Creative industries, WA Creative Projects fo...
06/08/2026

📣 Reminder for Chamber members in the creative industries 📣

Applications for Creative industries, WA Creative Projects for Individuals and Groups and Creative Projects for Organisations funding programs close Thursday, 13 August 2026.

These programs support eligible applicants to deliver a one-off creative project or a program of activities. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

🔗 Individuals and Groups:
https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/creative-projects-for-individuals-and-groups

🔗 Organisations:
https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/creative-projects-organisations

Please share with anyone in your networks who may be eligible.

Artists and creative industry professionals and organisations, get ready!

Creative project and travel funding is now available through three new grant programs.

The Creative Projects for Individuals and Groups and Creative Projects for Organisations programs support a one-off project or a program of activity.
Applications close 13 August 2026.

The Creative Industries Travel and Trade Program supports regional, national and international travel opportunities.
Applications close 3 December 2026.

To find out more or to apply, visit the link in the comments below.

Thank you Tim Clifford MLC. Another great advocate for the WA community and the impact of the Creative Industries. Thank...
23/07/2026

Thank you Tim Clifford MLC. Another great advocate for the WA community and the impact of the Creative Industries. Thanks also to Joel Evans for bringing his arts story to the conversation.

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