Arts & Culture

Throughout history, the field of arts and culture has been an expression of humanity and a source of inspiration, discussion and controversy.

Investing in this area can enable you to express your passion for particular artistic pursuits, or give others the opportunity to experience, and engage with, arts and culture. There are several areas of arts and culture that you can choose from.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts

Help to preserve the rich culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, music, visual arts and theatre, and support community development.

Dance

Support the growth and development of this art form in Western Australia and help to ensure its sustainability.

Inter-Arts

Be involved with emerging, collaborative artistic processes, research and experimentation.

Literature

Support the development or promotion of literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry and play-scripts, as well as the Australian publishing industry.

Music

Help to promote the diversity of Australian music culture by supporting composers and musicians.

Theatre

Contribute to the creation and production of contemporary theatre such as outdoor performances, puppetry, youth theatre and performance art.

Visual Arts

Support the visual arts through a number of pathways, such as supporting artists in the design, craft and media arts, or funding for exhibitions and events.

Partnerships

Be involved in collaboration between professional artists and communities, focusing on young people, people with disabilities, indigenous people or regional Western Australian communities.

- photo: Perth International Arts Festival, courtesy of Toni Wilkinson/Perth International Arts Festival