Allanah Lucas has been appointed director general of the Department of Culture and the Arts. As a previous executive director within the department, Ms Lucas has been involved in culture and arts capital works planning and projects, including the development of the new performing arts venue in Perth. Ms Lucas has worked in the arts and cultural sectors for more than 25 years and has held a number of senior positions within the arts and culture portfolio including as director of ArtsWA, acting director of the WA Museum and executive director of Development and Strategy at DCA.
