Western Australia

WA Literary Coasters initiative
A call-out to WA writers to submit work to appear on coasters around the state.

WAAPA to benefit from $30 million philanthropic partnership
A $30 million, 25-year partnership between Edith Cowan University and the Minderoo Foundation will help outfit WAAPA’s performance spaces at…

Fontaines DC, PJ Harvey and Hania Rani announced as first acts for Perth Festival 2025
Contemporary music will play a significant role in the 2025 Perth Festival, judging by the first three acts announced for…

A 30-year ambition: Regional Arts WA steps up the game to drive funding innovation
For its 30th anniversary, Regional Arts WA has launched a new investment framework that seeks to shift away from fragmented…

New arts merger no forced downsizing, but a chosen path to growth
What started as friendly conversations between two arts CEOs has led to a performing arts company merger designed to benefit…

West Australian Ballet’s 2025 season features world premieres and classic works
A world premiere, full-length work by Australian choreographer Alice Topp is one of the highlights of the West Australian Ballet’s…

Black Swan’s 2025 season designed to challenge and nourish audiences
Seven productions are featured in Black Swan State Theatre Company’s 2025 season, including new Australian works and a modern American…

The case for 'quiet paintings' in turbulent times
The allure of abstract art is a mysterious thing. But an artist with 50+ years’ experience in the genre sheds…

'Revealed' revelation – Aboriginal art fair enters important new partnership
After 10 successful years at Fremantle Arts Centre, WA’s most prominent exhibition and art market for emerging WA Aboriginal artists…

Major survey show to spotlight 50-year career of acclaimed Australian ceramicist
The first major solo show of internationally acclaimed WA ceramicist Sandra Black will open soon at the Art Gallery of…