The Art Gallery of Western Australia has drawn on old supporters led by Wesfarmers and new partners like a robotics startup to help revitalise its activities.
Aboriginal artists are producing more art than the market is demanding, leading to 40 per cent falls in average incomes between 2007-08 and 2012-13, according to a recent government report.
A long-time sponsor of the arts community in Western Australia, Wesfarmers has again been recognised in 2005 for its continued commitment to supporting local artistic endeavours.
The close working relationship between Wesfarmers arts manager Helen Carroll and Art Gallery of Western Australia director Alan Dodge is the result of many years of dealing with e