Nine members, including Morgan Solomon and Janelle Marr, have been appointed to the Arts and Culture Trust board, the body replacing the Perth Theatre Trust.
Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman has announced the formation of a cultural precinct taskforce, ahead of WA Museum's reopening in late 2020.
The owners of Northbridge's Picabar have signed a five-year lease agreement with the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT), Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman announced this morning, bringing to an end a year of uncertainty for the venue.
Northbridge venue Picabar may have been granted a reprieve, after intervention by Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman that will grant Picabar first preference in lease negotiations.
The future of the Perth Cultural Centre's Picabar has been placed in doubt, after its operators disclosed their lease had been terminated by the state government, which has transferred management of the precinct to the Perth Theatre Trust.
The opening of a new heritage-listed live entertainment space in Northbridge later this year is the latest example of Marcus Canning's cultural impact on WA.
The $54.1 million contract for the pedestrian bridge near Perth Stadium is a colourful highlight in an uncertain market. Click through to see more on our Infrastructure feature.
The Subiaco Arts Centre will tomorrow launch its own independent festival, with high hopes to continue the strong public support for such arts events which has been evident at the Perth International Arts Festival and Fringe World Festival.
