News Articles for The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Alan Barrett has been appointed chief executive of the National Trust of Western Australia, following Julian Donaldson's departure after 10 years in the role.

The $55 million redevelopment of Perth Cultural Centre has started, with upgrades expected to improve safety and modernise the underutilised space.

OPINION: The new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture is David Templeman's parting gift to WA's creative industries. But what does the ‘vision' need to deliver to the sector, and is it likely to be delivered?

In 2011, Andrew and Nicola Forrest made an unusual donation that has delivered more benefits to WA's arts sector than anyone ever anticipated.

A few recent data points suggest the art gallery is making ground in its aims to cultivate an arts sector as rich as the state.

A collaborative new program will train artists to use their skills in the enhancement of positive mental health outcomes for the young.

The chronically underfunded arts sector needs the government, media and public to recognise its value and provide appropriate support.

Premier Roger Cook traversed everything from Karl Lagerfeld to economic development when he opened a private art gallery run by former WA Ballet executive director Olivier David.

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

The WA arts industry has celebrated change and embraced inclusivity over 30 years.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Donna Thornton, Jeremy Meynert, Simon Tyrrell, Matthew Read, Gavin Chamberlain, Jason McFarlane, Giles Tuffin, Nikki Harvey, Chris Massey, Nick de Vries, Daniel Miller, Aaron Heary, Phil McClintock and Janet Holmes à Court.

Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.

Jordan Murray wades into the debate over whether there's enough detail available about a prospective First Nations Voice.

Aurelio Costarella makes his comeback to the arts industry after five years of personal focus.

Business News examines how big business chooses which community organisations to support.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Steven Birkbeck, Danielle Newport, Anna Arabindan-Kesson, Warren Harding and Chris Malcolm.

The Simon Lee Foundation is supporting the Art Gallery of WA to establish a five-year curatorial initiative to exhibit and collect work by contemporary Asian artists.

Major Western Australian arts companies have reaped huge benefits from Fortescue Metals Group shares donated by Andrew and Nicola Forrest in 2011.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia has reopened with a bang.

The Art Gallery of WA's rooftop space is set to open this weekend, featuring a sculpture walk, bar, 500-capacity event area and a 34-metre mural by Aboriginal artist Christopher Pease.

WA's prestigious annual portrait prize exhibition celebrates both the individuality and universality of human nature, finds Kim Kirkman.

New South Wales artist Sidney Tapia was awarded the 2021 Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture at the Art Gallery of WA on Friday evening.

Our weekly appointment wrap includes Clothilde Bullen, Nova Oldfield, Megan Adair, Sophie Bond, Roger Martin and Kudzai Mtsambiwa.

WA arts organisations are engaging young professionals in philanthropy.

Artwork from Western Australian Aboriginal artists will feature on large digital screens at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, as part of a $1.6 million public art program.

Victorian artist Serena Cowie is the 2020 winner of Western Australia's richest art award, The Lester Prize for Portraiture.

Colin Walker is on a mission to connect people with the Art Gallery of WA.

Greater attention to planning and land use will be integral for the Perth Cultural Centre once the state's museum reopens in November.

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

ADCO Constructions has won the contract for the Art Gallery of WA's rooftop development, which will feature a 34-metre Aboriginal artwork and a skybridge.

The Art Gallery of WA Foundation and the gallery's board have announced a $1.5 million package for Western Australian artists represented in the State Art Collection and Aboriginal art centres across the state.

Otherside Brewing is cementing its position as a supporter of Western Australian artists by collaborating with the Art Gallery of WA to bring beer, music and art to the gallery after hours this month.

Perth's indigenous and European cultural history is being illustrated and celebrated in architecture new and old.

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.

Former Art Gallery of WA chief executive and director Stefano Carboni has relocated to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to assist in broadening the country's cultural offerings as part of Saudi Vision 2030.

Liam Nunan had never entered an art competition before winning the The Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture 2019 for a painting of his friend Jonny Hawkins on Friday night.

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.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has announced a new chairperson and the departure of Janet Holmes a Court from its board.

AGWA chair Janet Holmes a Court spoke to Business News about the gallery's latest exhibition, art in public spaces, and why she won't put a price on art works.

The state government has announced two interim appointments to replace Stefano Carboni as chief executive and director of the Art Gallery of WA, amid reports it could amalgamate AGWA, WA Museum and the State Library of Western Australia.