Alan Barrett has been appointed chief executive of the National Trust of Western Australia, following Julian Donaldson's departure after 10 years in the role.
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.
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?
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The Western Australian Museum has been awarded a $555,000 grant by the Foundation for the WA Museum to fund its acquisition of a significant East Kimberley art collection.
The arts need to implement programs to remove barriers to access for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, according to economist Michael Dockery.
O'Connor-based Charman Roofing has become the second local business to be hit by the substantially larger penalties introduced for workplace safety breaches in Western Australia.
The WA Museum Boola Bardip received several accolades for architectural excellence at the latest instalment of the Australian Institute of Architects WA awards.
Fifty Perth-based companies and organisations - including education institutions, numerous local startups and not for profits and mining giants have been announced as finalists for the INCITE Award
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Artwork from Western Australian Aboriginal artists will feature on large digital screens at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, as part of a $1.6 million public art program.
The soon-to-be-opened Western Australian Museum is being fitted out, with more than 30 local artists and companies being contracted to deliver multimedia, films, graphics, audio tracks and interactive experiences for the eight galleries. Click through for images of the fitout.
Associate Professor Melissa Langdon says International Women's Day is a time to celebrate women's achievements and have important conversations on how women can be better supported at work and in society.
Western Australia's new museum will be free of charge for 18 months after its November 2020 opening, with the state government expecting up to 800,000 people to experience the $430 million facility over that time.
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.
Elizabeth Perron has been given the daunting task of continuing her late father's philanthropic legacy. She spoke to Business News about how she is tackling this task.
The owners of Northbridge's Picabar have signed a five-year lease agreement with the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT), Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman announced this morning, bringing to an end a year of uncertainty for the venue.
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.
As International Women's Day is celebrated globally today, the WA Women's Hall of Fame has inducted 15 high achievers into its ranks, including mining executive Bronwyn Barnes and Committee for Perth chief executive Marion Fulker.
