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Liberal-National Government Minister Statements

16 Dec 2009 Western Australian Museum director announced
27 Nov 2009 Art Gallery's TomorrowFund gets $2.5million Government funding boost
27 Oct 2009 Minister launches plans to breathe new life into Perth Cultural Centre
30 Sep 2009 Report identifies opportunities for multicultural artists
23 Sep 2009 'Cloudstreet' to be filmed in WA
11 Sep 2009 Sophisticated, celebratory artwork wins international sculpture competition
04 Sep 2009 Perth Fashion Festival takes centre stage
04 Sep 2009 Shortlist images for situate international sculpture competition released
03 Sep 2009 Western Australian Cultural Achievement Awards celebrated
21 Aug 2009 ‘Bran Nue Dae' bound for international prominence
18 Aug 2009 New arts and cultural fund for regional communities
05 Aug 2009 WA's legendary Red Dog on track for the big screen
04 Aug 2009 Geraldton’s museum gets space fever
03 Aug 2009 A world-first WA film closes Melbourne's film festival
27 Jul 2009 2009 Western Australian Indigenous Art Award winners announced
01 Jul 2009 Perth Theatre Trust strategic plan 2009-14 launched
30 Jun 2009 State Government helps young artist to study at prestigious design school
19 Jun 2009 Community to benefit from State Government investment in arts
18 Jun 2009 Shortlist for international sculpture project announced
05 Jun 2009 Gold rush town to host first WA regional collections hub
02 Jun 2009 Professional artists return to school to share creative skills
25 May 2009 Kids Day Out at the State Library
25 May 2009 ThinIce and West Australian Opera make music together
20 May 2009 His Majesty's Theatre facade to be restored
14 May 2009 State Budget 2009-10: Perth Cultural Centre to be transformed by Budget
13 May 2009 Finalists for the 2009 WA Indigenous Art Awards announced
12 May 2009 Grants program for artists with disabilities a first in WA
05 May 2009 Western Australian musicians pushing boundaries
01 May 2009 Arts facilities $1.5million upgrade
23 Apr 2009 Jury for international sculpture competition announced
23 Mar 2009 Western Australian Screen Awards celebrate thriving local industry
12 Mar 2009 New art for Perth heart
05 Mar 2009 A sea of sculptures to transform Cottesloe Beach
04 Mar 2009 State business-arts partnerships will receive better recognition through merge
03 Mar 2009 Indigenous and remote communities make their stories heard
19 Feb 2009 State Government supports Marrugeku Theatre to take on the world
18 Feb 2009 Literacy program increases parental reading to babies
17 Feb 2009 WA’s international profile raised by outstanding local artists
03 Feb 2009 Perth Cultural Centre opens up to top music festival
02 Feb 2009 Minister launches unique Aboriginal art project for Champion Lakes
27 Jan 2009 State Government helps WA fashion designers develop sustainable businesses
22 Jan 2009 Australia to receive unique collection of shipwreck artefacts
16 Jan 2009 New markets to enliven Perth Cultural Centre
16 Jan 2009 Artistic young fellows create cutting edge works
12 Jan 2009 Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards 2009 launched
22 Dec 2008 Government support for home-grown music still going strong
17 Dec 2008 New Rockingham Waterfront Village Square provides community hub
11 Dec 2008 Performing arts venue to be named State Theatre Centre
28 Nov 2008 Community theatre gets funding injection
27 Nov 2008 Kununurra to get first look at ‘Australia’
27 Nov 2008 Support for arts leaders of the future
27 Nov 2008 Literary winners announced at gala awards
27 Nov 2008 Development funding ensures State’s vibrant arts future
04 Nov 2008 Western Australian indigenous art awards winners announced
30 Oct 2008 Short list announced for the region’s richest literary prize
30 Oct 2008 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards winners announced
29 Oct 2008 Western Australians value arts and culture as integral part of life
28 Oct 2008 Film industry the new pearl of Broome
27 Oct 2008 Awards celebrate support for culture and the arts
17 Oct 2008 Australia and Asia's richest literary award longlist announced

Carpenter Labor Minister Statements

07 Aug 2008 New sounds lead the revamp of the Perth Concert Hall
06 Aug 2008 Government announces major boost for Perth’s public art
01 Aug 2008 Perth plays host to the world’s best in computer gaming
31 Jul 2008 What’s that Skip? Skippy the Bush Kangaroo returns to television
25 Jul 2008 WA animations to screen on Nickelodeon
18 Jul 2008 More than $1million to benefit local artists
26 Jun 2008 WA musician drums up support
23 Jun 2008 $1million green light to WA TV and film productions
23 Jun 2008 New Perth Theatre Trust general manager appointed
19 Jun 2008 Government funding gives Bunbury Art Gallery face-lift
17 Jun 2008 Arts and cultural events to take their place on world stage
04 Jun 2008 Community theatre uplifted with State support
04 Jun 2008 $38.7million arts initiatives launched
28 May 2008 New digital initiative for artists is an Australian first
27 May 2008 Independent dance and theatre sectors set to break new ground
08 May 2008 New culture and arts Director General appointed
18 Apr 2008 Awards encourage new partnerships and embrace the old
16 Apr 2008 Australia and Asia's richest literary prize launched
01 Apr 2008 Perth hosts plethora of puppet performances
28 Mar 2008 Minister reflects on honour of serving Western Australia
19 Feb 2008 ACE Scheme to boost arts and cultural events
08 Feb 2008 Western Australia to build a museum for the 21st century
08 Feb 2008 Internationally renowned filmmaker to host free master class in WA
09 Jan 2008 New opportunities for indigenous Australians to share their stories
20 Dec 2007 New Perth Theatre Trust Chair appointed
18 Dec 2007 Western Australia the winner at G’DAY USA
16 Nov 2007 Yuan Fen exhibition celebrates cultural exchange with Zhejiang
13 Nov 2007 Extra support for Western Australian art
13 Oct 2007 2007 WABAPA Award Recipients
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