News Articles for State Library of Western Australia

Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's life story and contribution to WA cultural tourism industry are on show in Perth.

The $55 million redevelopment of Perth Cultural Centre has started, with upgrades expected to improve safety and modernise the underutilised space.

OPINION: The new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture is David Templeman's parting gift to WA's creative industries. But what does the ‘vision' need to deliver to the sector, and is it likely to be delivered?

The disruption of the past two years has contributed to leadership changes and restructures.

Greater attention to planning and land use will be integral for the Perth Cultural Centre once the state's museum reopens in November.

Perth's indigenous and European cultural history is being illustrated and celebrated in architecture new and old.

Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman has announced the formation of a cultural precinct taskforce, ahead of WA Museum's reopening in late 2020.

The state government has announced two interim appointments to replace Stefano Carboni as chief executive and director of the Art Gallery of WA, amid reports it could amalgamate AGWA, WA Museum and the State Library of Western Australia.

The City of Fremantle is ramping up its heritage restoration efforts, making progress at three separate historic sites, which have been in varying states of disrepair for a number of years.