Cultural Industries

After holding senior roles at the Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA, Perth International Arts Festival and PAC Australia, Rick Heath has been selected to lead Community Arts Network.

The Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA has appointed Naomi Pigram-Mitchell to associate artistic director, as other members of the well-known Pigram family move to retire.

Western Australia's MACA Cancer 200 charity bike ride raises the most funds out of any cycling event in the country.

Stan Perron Charitable Foundation's commitment to Perth Children's Hospital's rare and undiagnosed disease centre is one of the largest philanthropic donations in Western Australia.

Brian Carew-Hopkins' creativity has enabled him to reach a global platform in support of artists.

WA's charities are turning to technology to increase operational efficiencies.

A $3 million Lotterywest grant has given Palmerston Association a boost needed to build a new integrated care hub at Oxford House in West Leederville, a site it had purchased last year.

The annual event, showcasing the state's architecture, design and creative industries, is spearheaded by Sandy Anghie.

Leaders, including BP's Rachael Risucci and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations' Judith Barker, have signed up to fundraise for people in need through a debut Perth event.

The Dementia Foundation, formally launching tomorrow, is Western Australia's first organisation to be dedicated solely to younger onset dementia support and advocacy.

The charities and Rio Tinto have secured a five-year partnership to support youth mental health and wellbeing in the Pilbara.

Self-portraitist Jenny Rodgerson has taken home the prestigious Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture at the annual Lester Prize awards night hosted at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Caroline de Mori has spent the past 20 years working in remote Australian communities helping to create lasting change.

Stakeholders are working to activate vacant CBD spaces with art, but hurdles are limiting potential.

Reflections, a not-for-profit supported by Dale Alcock, has rebranded to Mesothelioma and Dust Diseases Australia.

Rocky Bay's head office site has been unlocked for potential residential developments amid a $56 million sale of the western suburbs property.

Crown Perth, the Western Australian Museum and the Foundation for the WA Museum have announced a partnership for the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, as visitor numbers exceed initial estimations.

Six years ago Nyamal woman Lynette Upton was a helper for Colours of Country. This year, she is an exhibitor at the annual art showcase.

The founders of one of Western Australia's greatest cultural dynasties have announced their retirement, closing the book on a Kimberley music legend spanning four decades.

WA's premier national portraiture prize has secured a $90,000 three-year partnership with Westpac, as its total prize pool and entry numbers top those for the Archibald Prize.

The 2025 CinefestOZ Film Prize winner, announced over the weekend in Busselton, will take home $100,000.

Some arts organisations are straining under the weight of rising costs and uncertain funding, while others have found a way forward.

Amid major national policy changes and a struggling system facing rising pressures, leaders in aged care came together to address the future of the sector.

Gold Series – Perth committee members, including Sarita Escalante, hosted the charity gala for the third time and raised just over $1.5 million.

Music festival organisers are adapting their business models in response to economic challenges.

The aged care and retirement living provider will expand its reach to regional Western Australia, amid concerns national aged care changes are increasing pressure on smaller providers.

RAAFA was hoping to begin construction on the $10 million Cannington facility eight months prior.

A public art contract of over half a million dollars has been awarded to two Western Australian artists for the $163 million Australian Hockey Centre project at Curtin University.

OPINION: A whole-of-nation reform agenda is needed to ensure the long-term health of the arts sector.

Former Minderoo Foundation director of arts and culture Ella McNeill will take over as Fremantle Biennale chair from next year.

OPINION: The federal plan to shift part of the aged care funding burden to older people could come back to bite.

Renowned international circus has not stopped its pursuit of creativity despite challenges post-pandemic.