With peak bodies hit hard in the State Government’s latest funding round, Victoria Laurie looks at the cost for the arts and some of its biggest advocates.
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Features
Show me the other money
1 July 2022
The pressure on the arts community to wean itself off mining and fossil fuel money has been amplified by the outcome of the Federal election. But are there realistic alternatives to an industry that looms so large over all aspects of West Australian business and culture? Mark Naglazas reports.
Features
Government reveals plan for Perth’s ‘beating cultural heart’
18 May 2022
The McGowan Government has announced extra funding for the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment. But can infrastructure investment alone resuscitate an arts and culture sector still struggling with the challenges of COVID and ongoing budget cuts?
Opinion
Art and culture matter in our State election
3 March 2021
In the lead up to the State election on 13 March, it is critical that our political leaders recognise that Western Australian arts and creative jobs are increasingly at risk as pandemic restrictions continue. We are currently enjoying a summer festival season that is being strongly supported by the public, yet these experiences are under threat without strategic thinking and investment.
Features
Budget season has mixed pickings for arts
14 October 2020
Last week’s budget announcements were predictably depressing for the arts industry. But if we can shake up traditional ways of thinking about arts funding, there could be a light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Nina Levy investigates.
Features
Who gets your arts vote in City of Perth elections?
21 September 2020
A new day is dawning for the City of Perth with elections underway for a new city council. This survey of six candidates nominating for Lord Mayor reveals their arts policies. Rosalind Appleby reports.
Features
Navigating the pandemic
19 March 2020
As arts organisations cancel events around the country, Nina Levy takes a look at the impact of the pandemic on the West Australian arts sector, how the Government can help, and what your arts experiences might look like as social distancing becomes the norm.
