We are proud to Showcase the creativity, skill and talent of WA artists and arts organisations.
The department supports the culture and the arts sector in Western Australia — creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.
Our services focus on industry sustainability through the provision of funds, industry partnerships, regional programs and research for policy development and planning.
Our work enables the sector to increase public participation in the arts, which strengthens community connection across the State.
Artist-in-residence George Domahidy worked with Esperance youth and their families to create a large-scale mural on the exterior of the Esperance Indoor Stadium.
Students from Fremantle Primary School, White Gum Valley Primary School and Hilton Primary School worked with artist-in-residence and WA Wildlife Native Arc to create imagery and sounds representing their ideas for the future.
'Grow' is a creative community engagement residency program consisting of cultural sharing, artmaking and up-skilling of regional migrant artists.
Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program: Utilising sport to bring cultures together where people can meet, connect and empower one another.
Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program: Growing youth engagement in sport and recreation while promoting healthier lifestyles and community connections.
Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program: Utilising sport and recreation to support vulnerable and at-risk groups in rebuilding their lives.
Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program: Helping cricket clubs nurture cultural connections to create welcoming and inclusive environments.
Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program: Creating supportive and inclusive environments to provide vulnerable young people opportunities to engage in physical activity.
WA Hiking Participation Grants Program
Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program
Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program
Regional and Remote Festivals Fund
Arts U-15k
Arts 15k-plus
Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative
Contemporary Music Fund