Chamber of Arts and Culture WA

Perth’s creative industries were challenged by diverse ideas in this year’s Remix Academy.

A former artistic director of the Perth Festival is returning to Western Australia to become executive director of the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA

The state government has announced Janet Holmes a Court will replace Sam Walsh as chair of the Art Gallery of WA, amidst uncertainty around the future of chief executive Stefano Carboni.

More than a decade spent working with international arts festivals in Perth and New Zealand has given Shelagh Magadza a unique insight into how culture and the arts reflect the societies in which they exist.

Three organisations have today received sponsorship totalling $110,000, after City of Perth commissioners endorsed key sector development sponsorships to assist in nurturing Perth’s business environment.

Arts funding was on the menu at a business breakfast co-sponsored by Business News and Screenwest this week, with panelist Ben Elton advocating development of a film studio in Perth to boost the sector.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has announced a new chairperson and the departure of Janet Holmes a Court from its board.

The performing arts sector is coming up with new ways to ensure people are entertained, in light of government restrictions on indoor events attended by 100 people or more as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arts organisations are cautiously planning how they might perform and interact once restrictions are lifted.

The Art Gallery of WA Foundation and the gallery's board have announced a $1.5 million package for Western Australian artists represented in the State Art Collection and Aboriginal art centres across the state.

Denied the ability to perform or present their work during COVID-19 lockdown, arts organisations and independent artists in Western Australia have been investing their time navigating a range of recent funding initiatives.

The pandemic has highlighted the plight of the arts sector but will the support continue?

Regional arts organisations are able to produce work that brings their communities together, without the budgets and resources of companies in the city.

Screen industry representatives, including Ben Elton, and the City of Fremantle are campaigning for state government investment in a film production hub in O’Connor.

It’s not clear how much value taxpayers might get from Labor’s $100 million film studio election promise, but the film industry says it will give the state an edge.

Artists are putting pressure on arts organisations to think more carefully about where their funds come from.

The arts need to implement programs to remove barriers to access for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, according to economist Michael Dockery.

Julia Redwood says the local film sector should proceed with caution over a proposal to build a movie hub in Fremantle.

Chamber of Arts and Culture WA boss Shelagh Magadza is joining the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries as executive director of arts and culture.

More than half of local arts organisations with turnover between $250,000 and $1 million will not be financially viable in 12 months, according to a survey of the sector in WA.

The first months of 2022 felt like the start of the pandemic all over again for the arts sector, but with more fatigue and less financial support, according to Jenny Simpson.

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

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is undertaking an “urgent” review of its operations, with chair Phil Thick declaring changes needed to be made for it to survive.

Arts Minister David Templeman says plans for an Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Malaga screen facility will be boosted by the $286 million National Cultural Policy.

The WA arts industry has celebrated change and embraced inclusivity over 30 years.

WA opts for a fresh strategy to help the arts and culture sector build on its post-pandemic recovery.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has secured state government funding valued at $800,000 to be delivered over two years, following a 'rigorous' review of its business model.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has announced Tania Hudson as its inaugural chief executive, a new role created after a seven month-long review of the chamber's business model.

The chronically underfunded arts sector needs the government, media and public to recognise its value and provide appropriate support.

A collaborative new program will train artists to use their skills in the enhancement of positive mental health outcomes for the young.

The arts and culture sector faces increasing costs and changing audience preferences as the state government prepares to release a 10-year plan.

Chamber of Arts and Culture Western Australia has revealed several board changes, including Anthony Hasluck’s appointment as chair to replace outgoing June Moorhouse.

The state government has revealed its long-awaited 10-year strategic plan for Western Australia’s arts and culture sector, backed by a $54 million funding package.

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 Chamber of Arts and Culture WA board will today debate whether to wind-up the organisation due to a lack of funding certainty.