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Stakeholders are working to activate vacant CBD spaces with art, but hurdles are limiting potential.

Some arts organisations are straining under the weight of rising costs and uncertain funding, while others have found a way forward.

Marcus Canning has resigned from his role as director of The Rechabite, after establishing the Northbridge venue six years ago.

The arts organisation has recorded an increase in its economic impact, according to its 2025 impact report.

The prominent not-for-profit arts organisation has reported its latest economic impact reached $56.7 million.

Nadia Budihardjo with the latest on Rio royalty payments; Woodside's Fringe split, and REIWA listing data.

A decision by Woodside Energy not to renew its partnership with Fringe World organiser Artrage has been claimed as a win by an arts organisation pushing for a “fossil fuel free” festival season.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the state's long-awaited 10-year vision for the arts and culture sector.

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

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Anni Browning, Annie Fogarty, Andrew Ross, Linda Wayman, Ian Horne, Georgina Richter, Steve Chapman, Diana Kubicki, Drew Mayhills, Jo Thomas and Jonathan Phillips.

WA's arts sector has a solid foundation to build on in terms of a new federal policy.

Artrage chief executive Sharon Burgess has announced she will step down from her role, having led the Northbridge-based arts not for profit since late 2019.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Fiona Hick, Christopher Kohne, Brodie McCulloch, Zahra Peggs, Dean Misdale, Kevin Wilson, Hanno Van Der Merwe, Julian Anthony, Derek La Ferla, Fiona Campbell and Theo Smyrniotis.

The group behind Fringe World Festival and Rooftop movies has appointed new board members to replace Renee Wingfield and Howard Cearns.

Proponents of a four-day work week tout the productivity and personal benefits but some say the arrangement should be approached with caution.

The second instalment of Donating Differently details the rise of organisations harnessing the power of collective giving.

Artrage, the parent company behind Fringe World Festival, has created a philanthropy program to support its activities year-round and provide more opportunities for artists.

Perth Festival's box office sales increased slightly from the 2021 iteration, but total attendance was heavily disrupted by cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fringe World Festival's parent company, Artrage, has pointed to some signs of a recovery from the pandemic in a new report, posting a higher box office spend but overall lower attendance.

The development will include 742 dwellings, including 100 affordable housing units, across four towers of up to 36 storeys, retail and entertainment districts.

Artrage, the not for profit behind Fringe World Festival, has appointed Hesperia's Kyle Jeavons as chair to replace the long-serving Anthony Robinson.

The festival will include new COVID protocols.

Artrage took a $10 million hit to its revenue in the 2021 financial year, due to reduced box office and drinks sales, as well as a 50 per cent decrease in sponsorship.

Perth Festival has released a dramatically changed program for 2022 along with its first-ever 12-month financial report since becoming a stand-alone company.

Fringe World Festival has received $3.6 million for the next three years from Lotterywest to support the event and run a free community day as part of its programming.

Fringe World Festival'S 2021 audience numbers and box office sales were lower than in previous years after a COVID-19 lockdown caused the cancellation of 85 shows.

Artrage, the parent company of Fringe World Festival, has partnered with Woodside Petroleum after artists have protested the oil and gas giant's relationship with the festival for the past few years.

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

Amber Hasler is leaving Artrage to pursue other opportunities, after recently completing her 10th Fringe World Festival.

Fringe World Festival was due to wrap up on Sunday, but organisers have launched an encore season after losing five days of programming due to Perth's COVID-19 lockdown.

Perth Festival has postponed all live performances until after next weekend and Fringe World Festival has cancelled all events until 6pm on Friday, due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

A refined Fringe World Festival is giving audiences and artists a chance to reconnect after a tough year.

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

Fringe World Festival recorded a $1.2 million drop in box office sales for its 2020 season, which the festival attributed to cheaper ticket prices.

Lotterywest has announced the beneficiaries of $26.3 million in COVID-19 relief grants, with West Australian Ballet receiving one of the largest sums.

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

The official launch of Fringe World Festival on Thursday night was interrupted by local artists protesting the festival's partnership with Woodside Petroleum.

One of the world's biggest fringe festivals, a stunning street art scene and key regulatory changes have been hailed as catalysts for Perth's progression from dullsville into a destination.

Rechabites Hall in Northbridge was officially relaunched as a 1,500-capacity, multi-use venue earlier this month, with the overhaul driven by former Artrage chief executive Marcus Canning.

New Artrage chief executive Sharon Burgess reckons she has the best job in Perth, allowing her to combine her passion for the arts with her business experience.