Cultural Industries

Emerging printmaker and sculptor Aliesha Mafrici has attracted high-profile attention at home and abroad since undertaking a major in visual arts at Edith Cowan University.

Screenwest today announced that, after 10 years as chief executive, Ian Booth will leave the organisation at the end of the year.

Ray Glickman can often be spotted in a quiet corner seat in one of Perth's busy cafes, putting his thoughts down on paper for his latest work-in-progress.

The impact of a WA initiative that empowers young Aboriginal women was recently showcased at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education.

THE first brushstrokes have been applied to four CBH grain silos in Merredin as part of cultural organisation FORM's annual PUBLIC street art project.

Northern Minerals has received backing from the federal government for an $8.1 million Aboriginal training-to-work program at its Browns Range project in the Kimberley.

An exhibition opening and new book have provided an insight to a selection of works from the private collection of arts advocate, philanthropist and Perth businesswoman, Janet Holmes a Court.

SPECIAL REPORT: The growing number of films produced in WA has created opportunities for local talent, employment and tourism.

SPECIAL REPORT: An increasingly competitive funding environment has prompted several arts and cultural organisations to sharpen their focus on audience development as a means to boost sustainable income streams.

SPECIAL REPORT: A focus on creating and sustaining a liveable, connected and internationally appealing city is driving arts and culture development and construction projects across Perth.

Sharyn Egan didn't fully embrace her lifelong dream to be an artist until her 38th year.

Startup founders, business leaders, policy makers, artists and creative institutions are joining forces to shape the future of WA's economy.

The state's peak body for screen funding and development, Screenwest, has today formalised its transition from a government agency to an independent not-for-profit organisation.

Many charities are struggling to measure outcomes in an increasingly competitive funding environment.

Berndnaut Smilde has spent years sculpting temporary clouds inside bare and evocative architectural spaces, but was inspired to replicate his artwork outdoors after encountering the sweeping landscapes of the Pilbara last year.

Western Australian businessman Roger Hussey has been remembered by his colleagues as an intelligent and energetic contributor to the local community, following his death yesterday.

A career in puppetry was the furthest thing from Philip Mitchell's mind two decades ago, when he had his sights set on making it in the music business.

Azure Capital, KPMG and Bis Industries are among the local businesses that have signed on for a series of outdoor events later this month for Starlight Children Foundation's 2017 Great Adventure Ch

From poverty to self-sustaining, WA-founded charity The Foxglove Project is helping women in developing countries start their own business.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is inviting Western Australia's directors and executives of small not-for-profit organisations to apply for a place in its new NFP Scholarship program.

The 2017 Fringe World Festival brought in $10 million in ticket sales, with over 750,000 people making their way to the Northbridge-focused festivities.

Passing Paws Pet Cremations has tapped into a niche (but growing) market for personalised pet bereavement services, as part of the move towards greater humanisation of domestic animals.

Barry Felstead has set his sights on raising $1 million for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

Willetton Senior High School has claimed the top prize at this year's WA Architecture Awards, while Elizabeth Quay, an arts centre in the Pilbara and the Gen Y Demonstration Housing project were among those to receive high accolades.

Perth entrepreneur Paris Mitchell has packaged his past experiences with addiction and substance abuse into a series of educational presentations and workshops for schools, not-for-profit agencies and corporates.

A $4 million international grant will help the Ear Science Institute Australia get a new product to market.

More than a dozen partners from BDO will wear purple bras over their corporate attire this Wednesday in support of Breast Cancer Care WA's annual Purple Bra Day, in the hope of raising at least $10,000 for the charity's services.

Whether he's taking photos of baby leopards in Namibia or of acclaimed musicians performing to packed stadiums all over the world, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and creative director Jarrad Seng has turned what was a hobby into a fulfilling career.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service officially opened its new aviation and engineering facility this morning, which was funded by a $3.9 million Lotterywest grant and donations from Western Australians.

Local charities and corporates are turning to an online platform to more efficiently source and gift items for people in need.

The state's business leaders will spend the night outdoors at the WACA Ground on June 22, one of the longest and coldest nights of the year, in support of the 2017 Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

Perth-based adviser Impact Seed is backing local startups it believes can achieve social outcomes and a profitable return.