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24.01.2022 Wow! Eskimo Joe, Stella Donnelly and Perth Symphony Orchestra in the new WA Museum Boola Bardip! Check out this breathtaking first-time collaboration of ‘From ...the Sea’ under Otto, the 123-year-old blue whale skeleton. This is one of five incredible films being released during our opening so stay tuned! Enormous thanks to our celebration partners, Perth Festival.

23.01.2022 To continue keeping WA safe and strong, a contact register will be required at particular businesses and venues from 5 December. Contact registers will allow f...or targeted contact tracing, to help limit transmission of COVID-19, should it be required. The contact register will record your: Name Contact number Location Date and arrival time at the venue. This information will not be used for any other purpose and will be kept securely for 28 days. A WA Government app, SafeWA, is available to provide patrons and businesses with a free, convenient digital option for contact registration. By downloading the SafeWA app, you will be able to scan a QR code to register your details at any venue you attend which is using the app. Some businesses may choose to use a different electronic or paper-based system and all businesses must register visitors who choose not to use the app. These measures will help to protect you and your fellow Western Australians. For further information, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au//covid-19-coronavirus-contact-regist

23.01.2022 Excitement is building with 'Nyoongar Footy Magic,' a series of 24 docos celebrating Nyoongar AFL champions, soon to be featured at the new WA Museum Boola Bardip opening on November 21. #WAMuseum #BoolaBardip #Nyoongar #AFLChampions

22.01.2022 Young people can lead the way in putting a stop to domestic violence by insisting on healthy, respectful relationships. Join in and show your support for the De...partment of Communities’ 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign. For more information visit: https://www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/ #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou

22.01.2022 The dynamic team at Audioplay create immersive digital experiences that allow kids to step into a story and physically play as a character. Audioplay recently received an Arts U-15K grant to share what they’ve learned about this emerging digital artform with leading WA theatre artists Tim Watts and Arielle Gray. Watts and Gray are the creative team behind the internationally successful, family-friendly theatre production, ‘New Owner’. The creative exploration between Audiop...lay and Gray and Watts will push the creative limits of the form, build the skills of the artists and lay the groundwork for a new series of immersive experiences for kids. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase

22.01.2022 An increasing majority (84%) of Australians recognise the positive impacts of the arts across a range of areas including child development and education, health... and wellbeing and the future economy. 'Creating Our Future: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey' is out today. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research/creating-our-future

21.01.2022 Felicity Peters, renown Western Australian jeweller, artist and craftsperson was awarded funding to continue the research, development and exploration of designing and producing a collection of works utilising new processes and materials. Felicity will showcase this new body of works at a solo show The Sadness of the Chairs at Gallows Gallery in November 2020. In early 2021, the collection will also contribute to an exhibition being planned for April 2021 at the Stanley Str...eet gallery, Sydney. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase http://www.felicitypeters.com/ #culture #arts #westernaustralia #showcase

21.01.2022 The State Government announced mandatory contact registers at relevant businesses and venues will be introduced from 5 December 2020. Businesses or venues requi...red to keep a contact register, will include: indoor sporting centres and pools funeral parlours galleries and museums theatres and other entertainment venues community facilities, libraries and halls function centres accommodation facilities that already have check-in arrangements in place (for example, large campgrounds). To assist businesses, the State Government has released a free, safe and secure app called SafeWA. Endorsed by the Department of Health, the app provides businesses and venues a unique QR code for patrons to scan to register their attendance. Head to WA.gov.au for more information https://www.wa.gov.au//covid-c/covid-19-coronavirus-safewa #SafeWA #covidsafe #WA

20.01.2022 New regional arts program opening soon Made in WA provides grants up to $150,000 to develop and showcase exciting new performing arts productions for regional audiences. Applications open 30 September 2020.... More information: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/made-in-wa Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD

19.01.2022 What is the state of the arts in 2020? Australia’s cultural and creative industries and institutions are the focus of a new Parliamentary inquiry, and we want to know about your experiences. Click here to take a short survey and help inform the work of the Parliament!

19.01.2022 New regional arts program opening soon The Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund offers up to $300,000 for regional Aboriginal artists to share their stories through the development of new, large scale work in dance, music, writing, theatre, craft or visual arts. Applications open 30 September 2020. ... More information: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//aboriginal-arts-commissioning Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD

19.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marks the beginning of the 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women campaign. Th...is year's theme is Respect starts with you. It promotes equality and respectful relationships, violence-free spaces and safer communities. These are key to stopping violence against women. #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe See more

19.01.2022 WAAPA is inviting artists and arts workers to take part in a research project that seeks to understand the impact of the COVID pandemic on the arts sector in Au...stralia, particularly in the area of mental health. Please take some time (10-15 minutes) to click on the following link and complete a brief online questionnaire regarding your experiences during COVID-19. Responses are anonymous. Participants must be over 18 years of age. Role of the creative arts on community wellbeing survey: https://eaecu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_235s9kvVMzA9UwZ This project is supported by funding from WA Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

17.01.2022 The Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund is now open. Grants up to $300,000 are available for regional Aboriginal artists to share their stories through the development of new, large scale work in dance, music, writing, theatre, craft or visual arts. Applications close 3 November 2020.... More info: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//aboriginal-arts-commissioning

16.01.2022 Western Australia’s first ever Cultural Infrastructure Framework is out now, outlining a roadmap for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment until 2030 and beyond. The Framework outlines the principles for how cultural infrastructure can drive participation in arts, culture and creative activities for all Western Australians, and showcase the State to the world. Access the Cultural Infrastructure Framework: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//cultural-infrastruc...ture-toolk Image credit: Inside the Bronze Box, State Theatre Centre of WA. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

14.01.2022 Dr Kelsey Ashe, curator and artist was awarded funding to nurture and support the creative development of new artworks for an upcoming exhibition, 'Imaginary Territories'. The group exhibition, to be held later in 2020 will showcase the work of critically engaged women chosen for their vanguard contributions in film, sound, installation, performance and print media influenced by Surrealism. Artists are asked to explore the concept of a ‘territory’ as a domain of the inner ...world; an ‘internal truth’ that reflects imaginings of the real world in an apocalyptic era. Visual artists include Toni Wilkinson, Rebecca Patterson, Lucille Martin and Jo Darbyshire with Spoken word Poetry by First Nation Playwright Barabara Hostalek, plus Live Neo-Classical overture by The Dark Swan Quartet. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase #culture #arts #westernaustralia #showcase WorldofAshe www.kelseyashe.com

14.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: This advice has been updated. Please refer to www.wa.gov.au for the latest information During the 5 day lockdown of the Perth, Peel and South... West regions you must stay home unless you need to leave for essential reasons. Please be considerate of your fellow Western Australians as we work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our State. Until Friday 5 February 2021 you can only leave your home for the following reasons: Work (if you are an essential worker) Essential shopping To access important medical services Compassionate reasons, including care for a vulnerable person Exercise outdoors with no more than one other person from your household. You must wear a mask outside your house at all times, including when working indoors and travelling on public transport or in a private vehicle. If you are scheduled for elective surgery you will be contacted by the hospital directly about your procedure. Schools and other educational facilities will be closed until Monday, 8 February. You may only travel between the Perth, Peel and South West regions for essential reasons. If you are away from your home you are encouraged to remain where you are for the duration of the lockdown. Please continue to keep up healthy habits and if you are out for essential reasons please check-in using SafeWA or available contact registers.

13.01.2022 We are pleased to announce the Re-imagine: sector recovery initiatives fund. This new fund is offered in acknowledgment of the significant forces of change and ...evolution facing the cultural and creative industries. These opportunities will see successful applicants work with the Australia Council’s Sector Development team in the design and development of ideas and projects. Final outcomes of the Re-imagine: sector recovery initiatives will be shared with Australia’s cultural and creative industries. This is in recognition of the collective commitment that is needed to ensure the strength, vibrancy and sustainability of Australia’s arts and culture into the future. This investment will support Australia’s cultural and creative industries to re-imagine practice and operations and provide the needed resources and time to test ideas and models for a more resilient, equitable and thriving future. The Re-imagine: sector recovery initiatives are generously supported by the Sidney Myer Fund. https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au//re-imagine-sector-re/

12.01.2022 Today is Human Rights Day and this year's theme is Recover Better Stand up for Human Rights. Equality and non-discrimination are essential for a post COVID wo...rld, that is why we are proud to support the 16 Days in WA Stop Violence Against Women and Racism. It Stops with Me campaigns. #Standup4humanrights #HumanRightsDay #Racismitstopswithme #16DaysinWA

12.01.2022 Planned to be launched in Perth in September 2021, the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial is a multi-venue contemporary craft event across Western Australia. The theme ‘Curiosity and Rituals of the Everyday’ promotes contemporary craft practice from artists/makers from the Indian Ocean rim (including Australia). The event is curated by Carola Akindele-Obe, Maggie Baxter, Chad Creighton, Jude van der Merwe, Qassim Saad.... The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase

12.01.2022 Inspired by the gold thread running through our beautiful Museum, dancer James Vu Anh Pham's embodiment of Museum spaces takes them to a whole new level. This i...s the second in our series of five incredible films being released during our opening. Thanks to our celebration partners, Perth Festival. Book now to visit from Monday 30 November visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip

11.01.2022 The Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program is now open, providing funding support for homegrown contemporary music artists across a range of activities. Applications to the U-15k category (grants up to $15,000) are open year-round. The 15k-plus category (grants between $15,000 and $60,000) is open now and closes 25 February 2021.... https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//contemporary-music-fund-grant Image: Adrian Kelly, recording 'Cry, Wolf!' by Adrian Kelly at Crank Recording, Perth, August 2020. Photo by Nik Babic.

11.01.2022 Australian Baroque presented an imaginative and captivating program of instrumental and vocal works by Handel, Vivaldi, Bach and Telemann at the Government House Ballroom in November 2020. ‘Baroque in the Ballroom’ is available for streaming on the Australian Baroque website. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase.... Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase Photo: Baroque in the Ballroom, by Australian Baroque, Perth, October, 2020, Photographer: David Vincent Smith

11.01.2022 The National Gallery of Victoria is presenting a series of sound works by Philip Samartzis in an online exhibition 'The Kimberley'. These sound compositions by... Philip Samartzis were produced from raw material recorded during three residencies with us. He collaborated with the communities of Djarindjin, Lombadina and Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) on the Dampier Peninsula (2010), Warmun Art Centre (2011) and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, Kununurra (2012), engaging in the deep listening practices of Indigenous people. This online exhibition features abridged versions of compositions created by Samartzis with the full version destined for a new online exhibition 'Topography of Dreams' being produced by Tura - stay tuned. Head to the NGV web site to hear the diverse soundscapes: https://buff.ly/32FQucY Red Butte by Churchill Cann 2013

11.01.2022 The Made in WA grant program is now open. Grants up to $150,000 are available to develop and showcase exciting new performing arts productions for regional audiences. Applications close 3 November 2020.... More info: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/made-in-wa

11.01.2022 The Regional and Remote Festival Fund is reopening for applications. Provides grants up to $50,000 to support arts and cultural activity at regional and remote festivals in Western Australia. Applications open 30 September 2020.... https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//regional-and-remote-festivals

09.01.2022 Producer/singer-songwriter, Angus Dawson is currently in the studio working on his debut album ‘Looking Over The Red Lights’, due out January 2021. Combining ambient electronic production with intricate song writing, the album examines escaping life’s repetitive stresses and concerns in simple, everyday moments. The lead single from the album features a music video from Korean animator/director Lokyu, set for release in December 2020. ... The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase #culture #arts #westernaustralia #showcase

07.01.2022 Applications to the Arts U-15k grant program are open year-round. Artists and creative industry professionals can apply for up to $15,000 to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity. https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/arts-u-15k... Image: Lilly King and Scott Elstermann in ‘Colossus’ by Stephanie Lake Company at Perth Festival, February, 2020. Photo by Jessica Wyld.

07.01.2022 Results from the 2020 Arts and Culture Monitor are in showing Western Australians have strong public support for the value of the State’s culture and the arts activities. The survey is focused on attendance levels for arts and cultural activities, public support and attitudes toward the arts and the role culture and arts plays for West Australians and their communities. Access the Arts and Culture Monitor 2020: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au///wa-arts-and-culture-research

06.01.2022 Merrick Belyea recently received funding to present a new body of work at the WA Art Collective gallery in Perth. Certain works from this collection can still be viewed and purchased at the gallery. This project follows Merrick’s solo exhibition at May Space gallery, Sydney, that was only open to the public for one day before it was closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional camp...aign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase

05.01.2022 Applications are now open to the Arts 15k-plus Grant program. Artists, creative industry professionals and organisations can apply for funding from $15,000 to $60,000 for a program of activities or one-off projects. Apply by 8 October 2020.... https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/fund/arts-funding/arts-15k-plus Please note the DLGSC culture and the arts online grant system is currently processing a high number of online grant funding applications. Over the coming months we are working on improvements to the online grant system and it will remain open so that grant funding programs can continue. It is recommended that online applications are made early, proceed through each component gradually and, if possible, please submit applications well ahead of the deadline.

05.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how the team at the Art Gallery of Western Australia look after the 18,000+ artworks in the State Art Collection? Freighting Ideas Audien...ce Glambassador Famous Sharron went on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Curator Melissa Harpley to learn all about it and you're invited! 'Caring for Art' is the second episode of the 'How to Art' video series. Famous Sharron is headed to Collie Art Gallery for the opening of 'There Were Moments of Transformation' Collie Art Gallery Friday 29th January 6pm - 9pm FREE entry #ArtInWA #ArtOnTheMove #ArtGalleryWA #FamousSharron #RETB #ArtAtHome ART ON THE MOVE Art Gallery of Western Australia Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Act Belong Commit

04.01.2022 Phase 3 results from the COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor are available now, showing how Australians felt in September 2020 about attending arts and culture events again. Audiences are increasingly ready to attend cultural events in most locations. WA-specific data will be available soon.... Find out the phase 3 national results: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//covid-19-audience-outlook-mon

04.01.2022 The 15k-plus category of the Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program is now open for applications. The program provides funding support (grants between $15,000 and $60,000) to the WA contemporary music sector across a range of activities. Apply by 8 October 2020.... https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//contemporary-music-fund-grant Please note the DLGSC culture and the arts online grant system is currently processing a high number of online grant funding applications. Over the coming months we are working on improvements to the online grant system and it will remain open so that grant funding programs can continue. It is recommended that online applications are made early, proceed through each component gradually and, if possible, please submit applications well ahead of the deadline.

02.01.2022 Ian de Souza is developing new online instructional video content, Beyond the Line #1 (Interpreting the Human Figure) and Beyond the Line #2 (Watercolour in Isolation) in his Fremantle studio. Another set of mini-tutorials entitled Plus 5, emphasizing the five fundamental points of drawing, will also be developed and freely available on the artist’s YouTube channel. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campai...gn called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase #culture #arts #westernaustralia #showcase http://www.iandesouza.com.au/

02.01.2022 Welcome to our first Showcase profile on Scott Elstermann. WA dancer and choreographer, Scott Elstermann continues to excite and inspire us with the development of a new contemporary dance work. Elstermann is the youngest international artist to receive the Pina Bausch Fellowship for Dance and Choreography. His new work 'Petrushka', to be presented in 2021, will reimagine the traditional ballet narrative by Sergei Diaghilev and be performed by Katherine Gurr, David Mack, Tyr...one Robinson and Zoe Wozniak. The department is promoting its successful grant and funding recipients through an ongoing promotional campaign called Showcase. Showcase profiles the creativity, skill and talent of artists and arts organisations in WA through media, social media platforms and outdoor screens across the city. For more information visit www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/showcase

02.01.2022 APPLY NOW FOR HARMONY WEEK 2021 FUNDING Grants of $2000 are available through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for diversity an...d inclusion activities to celebrate Harmony Week in 2021. Activities with a focus on culture and the arts and sport and active recreation are encouraged. Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday 19 October 2020. Visit www.omi.wa.gov.au for more details, guidelines and application form. #MulticulturalWA #WAHarmony

01.01.2022 Screenwest is excited to be partnering with Changer Studios to run the WA YouTube Creator Program! Delivered completely online, the YouTube Creator Program ...has been designed to shape the new media landscape by growing Western Australia’s next generation of YouTube creators and build a stronger culture of creative entrepreneurship. Registrations are open now for the free YouTube Fundamentals and Career Building Workshops and applications are open for the Creator Accelerator Program. Find out more

01.01.2022 The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund is now open. Grants up to $50,000 are available to support arts and cultural activity at regional and remote festivals in Western Australia. Applications close 3 November 2020.... More info: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//regional-and-remote-festivals