- McGowan Government awards $459,591 funding boost to WA arts sector
- 3D artworks for augmented reality by Noongar artists, one of ten new projects
- Artforms include theatre, contemporary music and visual arts.
The McGowan Government has provided funding for ten Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program for activities commencing after 1 May 2023.
A suite of 3D artworks by Noongar artists, viewable via augmented reality, is one of the exciting new projects to come out of the Arts 15k-plus program that supports larger arts projects.
The Arts 15k-plus program provides up to $60,000 for artists or organisations to deliver a one-off project or a program of activities. The 15k-plus arts project funding is an open and competitive program that ensures the very best of WA’s arts projects for individuals and organisations can be created.
As stated by Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman:
“The Arts 15k-plus program is a great boost to our local artists, who can use that support to bring their creative ideas to fruition.
“The impact of this carries through to communities and audiences across WA and beyond, building vibrant, connected communities as well as bringing economic benefits.
“I am always proud of the high-quality arts projects that come out of this important funding program and I look forward to seeing the outcomes from this group of artists.”
Arts 15k-plus recipients – Round 2 2022-23
Performing Lines Ltd – $59,997
Creative development of theatre show LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches). LEGENDS explores the history of Chinese myth culture, sacredness and friendship.
E H Reitze and R W Taylor – $40,150
Women of Music Production Perth (WOMPP) Writers Camp 2023. The Music producer and songwriter’s camp will be held at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
City of Fremantle – $58,800
Nidja Nyulluk Boodjar site specific artworks. Noongar artists will collaborate with immersive art developers to create a suite of 3D digital artworks viewable via augmented reality technology. The artworks will launch as part of the Fremantle Festival: 10 Nights in Port.
Children’s Book Council of Australia Inc. – $58,650
Western Australia (CBCA WA) Book Week 2023 held in metropolitan and country centres across Western Australia to engage young people with reading and literary creativity and promote quality children’s and young adult literature.
Emily Barker – $21,892
Development of marketing assets for Emily Barker’s album ‘Fragile as Humans’. The singer-songwriter will create and develop album release assets and content with creative agency Headjam.
Rosemarie Sitorus – $42,840
Music theatre creative development of The Boss ‘Biyalbajarri’. This new work is inspired by the life of Thiinma man Peter Salmon, with original old country, traditional and choral music.
Michelle Smith – $26,923
The instrumental jazz harp trio ‘Turiya’ will record, manufacture and release a debut album of ten musical compositions.
Kimberley Theatre Inc – $59,991
Theatre Kimberley and multi-platform artists will work alongside the local community to explore identity through the Maori cultural concept of ‘Raranga,’ both as a textile arts expression and as a metaphor for wholeness and community wellness. The project finale is a mainstage work ‘Raranga – The Weave’ integrating storytelling with visual art creations and physical theatre.
Daisy Sanders – $60,000
Final development, international fellowship, and residency for ‘A Resting Mess’.
Amy Perejuan-Capone – $30,348
Defendo, a solo exhibition and residency.
