Arts and Culture Economic Recovery Plan

Response to the Western Australian Government’s Recovery Planning Framework

July 2020 Contents

Creative Industries in WA 02

Introduction 03

Immediate and Ongoing Impact 04

COVID-19 Response Proposals 07

Recommendations 08

Jobs and Employment 10

Respond to Community Needs 12

Diversify the Western Australian Economy 14

Future-Proof the Western Australian Arts and Culture Sector 16

Chamber Members 18

Corporate Partners 21

About Us 22

Chamber Board 23

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

4 Western Australian Museum night view. Photo by Peter Bennett. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN WA • The WA creative industries contribute and Introduction estimated $3.3 billion in Industry Value Add (IVA) to the WA economy in 2018-19 and generated an estimated $175.9 million in service exports. The impacts of the COVID-19 disruption on the art and cultural sector will have a long tail. Not only are there the immediate logistical and financial • The WA creative industries employ approximately impacts, but the sector will need to adapt to changes in production, consumer 53,000 people. behaviour and community priorities. The sector covers a wide range of experiences from major events and concerts through to screen production • There are approximately 10,000 creative and community-based participation, recovery will need targeted response to businesses in WA – 60% of them sole traders. specific issues. • The WA Aboriginal arts sector generates 61% of Arts and cultural activity will contribute towards the creation of a positive Aboriginal sales nationally. narrative for Western Australia’s recovery. Landmark events such as the • Western Australian’s recognition of the value of opening of the Western Australian Museum will engender a sense of pride, arts and culture was recorded at its highest level optimism and belonging within our community, as will the activation of in 2019 particularly around the role that it plays in venues and public spaces. A well-managed return of performing arts events the community. will support business in local tourism, retail and hospitality.

• Between the 2011 and 2016 Census collections, Investment in recovery needs to support a longer-term vision for the sector. creative employment in Australia grew by an Changes in economy, technology and society have been challenging average of 2.2% per annum, nearly twice that of business models for over a decade but funding models have not changed in the Australian workforce. any significant way. State and Federal government funding has retracted both in real terms and as an overall proportion of the investment in the sector. We • International arts tourist numbers to Australia urge the Government to support initiatives that will realise the potential within grew by 47% between 2013 and 2017, a higher Western Australia’s creative sector. growth rate than for international tourist numbers overall (37%). Sports, arts and culture face the prospect of diminished program funding from Lotterywest. The policy framework that sees these sectors affected by • The numbers of Australians engaging with the arts the volatility of gambling revenue needs to be seriously considered into the while exploring their own country are growing. future. It constrains any consistent long-term strategy and most particularly Since 2014, there have been increases in the total affects investment in Western Australian content and future oriented initiatives. numbers of tourists engaging with arts activities on both daytrips (+14%) and overnight trips (+20%).

Phil Thick Shelagh Magadza Chairman Executive Director

FRINGE WORLD Festival. Photo by Jason Matz. Courtesy of FRINGE WORLD Festival. 2 3 Immediate and

OTHER KEY ISSUES Ongoing Impact • The end of Federal packages in September 2020 will raise business continuity issues for some organisations.

Arts and recreation services continue to appear in ABS statistics as one of the • Travel restrictions continue to impact venues and presenters unable sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will also be the area to access skills and touring events. of the economy slowest to recover with the sustainability of some areas now • Travel restrictions also impact many WA based artists and companies seriously challenged. for whom national and international touring represent a significant portion of their income. Key Statistics • The lack of access to markets and economic downturn will have major • ABS reported 30 March 2020 53% of arts and recreation businesses flow on effects within Indigenous communities. nationally reported they were not trading. • Regional artists and communities continue to be disadvantaged in their • ABS reported 23% job loss in Western Australian Arts and Recreation ability to participate by intrastate travel costs, Perth-centric funding services as at 30 May 2020. models, digital access and lack of access to cultural infrastructure. • Over 450 events cancelled in Western Australia affecting nearly 900,000 • Volunteer burnout and lack of self-care mechanisms for small attendances. community arts organisations will result in some closures and • Estimated financial impact within Western Australia of $48 million. reduction of community participation levels.

• Screen production in the State has been deferred leaving contractors out of work indefinitely.

• Potential collapse of businesses within the events industry will impact KEY CONCERN access to equipment and contractors.

Ongoing funding for the Department of Culture and the Arts Programs • Interrelationship with the hospitality and tourism sector will also see diminished opportunities for events and performances. Funding for the Department’s programs comes from an annual dividend paid by Lotterywest. This supports the multi-year funding agreements and grant programs administered by • Audience surveys point to reduced audiences for performing arts of the Department. The last three years has seen volatility with this funding fluctuating from between 10% and 30%1. a low of $15 million in 2016/17 to $18 million in 18/19. The impact of this variance of up to 20% has been significant and hampered consistent policy and funding delivery by the • Independent and emerging artists are disproportionately affected by Department. It has seen the loss of funding to strategic initiatives, sector capacity building, lack of access to Jobkeeper, lack of ongoing project funding, fewer artist development and organisational innovation. contract roles and fewer personal resources.

Not only has this increased the fragility of the existing ecosystem, it has also stymied • It is anticipated that there will be a reduction in income from business the development of emerging and diverse practitioners who would bring much needed partnerships and philanthropy over the next two years. innovative thinking into the sector.

Should the next three years see another phase of reduced funding to the Department, it will be unable to be responsive to the prolonged effects of COVID-19 and provide the ongoing support that the recovery will need. We urge the Government to review this policy and provide stabilisation to the Department through consolidated revenue.

1. https://www.thepatternmakers.com.au/blog/2019/4/5/audience-outlook-monitor-wave1- keyfindings Perth Festival City of Lights at Perth Concert Hall. Photo by Tashi Hall. Courtesy of Perth Festival 4 5 COVID-19 Response Proposals

The recommendations for a COVID-19 response are short-term and medium-term actions and WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES investments that support four key outcomes for the arts, culture and creative industries and align with the Government’s objectives for recovery: Vision 1. Jobs – Ensure job losses are minimised and create new job opportunities within the sector Western Australia gets back on the road to becoming a thriving and innovative community to live, work, visit and do business in. 2. Respond to Community Needs 3. Diversify the Western Australian Economy Goal 4. Future-proof the Western Australian Arts and Culture Sector Return Western Australia to a proper level of functioning following the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside opportunities for enhancement where they lead to increased resilience, efficiencies Strategic investment in the sector will help: and effectiveness. • Build a creative and diverse workforce equipped to solve 21st century problems and drive Objectives new industries, • Support an arts education system that seeks to encourage divergent thinking, promote Reboot our economy to get back on the pre-pandemic growth cultural tolerance and reflect the make-up of the Western Australia community, trajectory as quickly as possible • Celebrate our indigenous heritage and its unique place in our past and future, Regroup our community at a personal, family and social level so people feel healthy and have the confidence to lead active lives. • Develop a unique tourism offering for the state based on our distinctive cultures and experiences. Rethink our future to lead us to the next normal. • Drive cultural and diplomatic ties with Asia (and beyond) and export our outstanding art and culture, • Advance the development of the creative industries in Western Australia using cutting- edge technologies, thinking and innovations towards the development of Intellectual Property and products that have global applications, • Support the recovery vision that Western Australia gets back on the road to becoming a thriving and innovative community to live, work, visit and do business in.

SOTA Festival 2019.Image by Dana Weeks. Courtesy of Dana Weeks Photography

6 7 MEDIUM TERM INVESTMENT AND POLICY TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS

Mandate and support the development of Local Government Cultural Plans Policy to restore arts and culture programs in the community throughout the State. Commitment Recommendations Continue to invest in the Outer Metro fund delivered in partnership with Local Government to enhance participation and engagement by outer $2M over 4 metropolitan communities, including Indigenous and culturally diverse years communities, with arts and cultural experiences. The immediate focus for government is to ensure job losses across the sector are minimised The Department to coordinate and redirect delivery of Royalties for Regions and new employment opportunities are created. Short-term strategic investment will jump Policy funding with a focus on regional employment and the creation and touring start the state's creative workforce and provide WA communities with the arts and cultural Commitment spaces and experiences that make our state a great place to live. of regional artworks

The Economic Recovery Plan also requires strategic thinking and investment to support the Establish an arts education fund to support the employment of artists in $2M over 4 specific needs of our metro, outer-metro, regional and remote communities to return to pre- schools. years COVID activity levels and support a strong, diversified economy for the state into the future. Recommendations for policy and investment in the medium-term align with government's Support an arts/health pilot to establish pathways for artists qualified to $1M over 4 Diversify WA Strategy and will help future-proof the WA arts and culture sector. work in health programs. years

TO DIVERSIFY THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY

Policy SHORT TERM INVESTMENT AND ACTION REQUIRED TO SUPPORT JOBS AND Develop a Creative Industries Strategy for WA. commitment EMPLOYMENT Set up a cross-sector working group to develop a cultural tourism strategy Policy Regular review of COVID-19 safety regulations in consultation with the Policy and identify key areas, events or products for future development. commitment sector. commitment $3M over 4 $3M over 1 Commit to the site selection of a WA Screen Production Hub Boost funding to support intrastate and interstate touring networks. years year Establish an international program to create opportunities for market $1M over 4 Fund Perth Theatre Trust to provide subsidised access to State venues for $3M over 1 development. years one year. year

Marketing initiative to promote WA arts and culture and encourage $0.4M over 1 TO FUTURE-PROOF THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR attendance. year $4M over 4 Invest in a holistic Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Strategy. Create a presentation fund to support not-for-profit or local government $2M over 1 years presenters to resume activity. year Create a fund to support innovative research, content development and $4M over 4 business entrepreneurship. years Invest in capacity building of Indigenous Arts Centres to facilitate ongoing $1M over 1 activity and access to markets. year Release the Cultural Infrastructure Framework to support investment the Policy State’s infrastructure capacity. commitment

Invest in capacity building of the sector through research and professional $0.8M over 4 development that strengthens governance, business management, artistic years development and cultural diversity.

8 9 Support Access to State Venues

Perth Theatre Trust reported earnings of $6.3 million in user charges and fees in the last financial year. Event cancellations and operating restrictions will see this earning significantly reduced Jobs and Employment over the next two financial years. However, it is critical that the venues continue to operate and be available for performances The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a 23% decline in employment in Western Australia’s arts and and activities operating at reduced capacity for the foreseeable future. COVID-19 safety plans recreation sector.. However, the true impact of crisis will likely not be evident until September will also need to be implemented to ensure patron safety and confidence in attending these when federal Jobkeeper and Jobseeker packages are set to end and many organisations venues. will not be able to maintain current payrolls. The government must support organisations to prevent massive job losses across the sector, and strategically invest to support the creation It is proposed that the Trust (or newly established Arts and Cultural Authority) receive a payment of new jobs. of $3 million to enable venues to continue operating and offer reduced charges to hirers and clients. In order to secure employment and continue productivity within the sector, there is an urgent need for a short-term boost to restart activity. Restrictions on travel mean that this is an ideal Create a Presentation Fund to Support Not-For-Profit or Local Government Venues time to invest in the development of Western Australian work and in collaboration with other to Resume Activity sectors where arts programs can deliver benefits. As well as the State owned infrastructure other venues managed by Local Government Over 60% of the businesses in the WA arts sector are sole traders. These are contract workers authorities or as not-for-profit community organisations will need support to resume activity. who rely on events and project development for their income. They have been the most These are critical links within the State’s touring network and in order to establish viable touring affected group during COVID-19 and restarting production is vital to their recovery. across the State, these managed and community presenters will need to be incentivised to present work. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have a higher representation in the arts and screen sectors than in the wider WA employment market. They represent almost 3.0% of Support Market Development and Audience Re-engagement employment in film, TV, radio, music, performing and visual arts. By comparison, Aboriginal It is anticipated that there will be some shifts in audience behaviour and market opportunities and Torres Strait Islander Australians represent 1.6% of all employment in WA and 0.8% of within the sector. Good quality research is needed to understand changing trends and identify employment in the WA creative industries as a whole2. how to shift production and presentation in response to this. As events return over the next The short term recommendations listed here are aimed at enabling the resumption of as year there will also be the need for a confidence building exercise through a public campaign. much activity as possible within the current parameters. There are also employment pathways through cross-sector programs such as education, health and tourism which are noted in the recommendations for medium-term response. SHORT TERM INVESTMENT AND ACTION REQUIRED TO SUPPORT JOBS AND

Support Touring Networks in Western Australia EMPLOYMENT

As travel restrictions continue to impact the sector the State touring network will be an Regular review of COVID-19 safety regulations in consultation with the Policy important avenue to restart activity. With many venues struggling to remain viable, a fund that sector. commitment supports the touring costs of Western Australian art and artists in consultation with regional $3M over 1 communities will facilitate the presentation of work outside of Perth City. Boost funding to support intrastate and interstate touring networks. year Support Capacity Building of Indigenous Arts Centres Fund Perth Theatre Trust to provide subsidised access to State venues for $3M over 1 Western Australian Aboriginal artists produce 60% of Aboriginal art sales nationally. Over one year. year the last year Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA has prioritised capacity building within the Marketing initiative to promote WA arts and culture and encourage $0.4M over 1 management of Art Centres, who generate the bulk of this work. This has been made even attendance. year more urgent by COVID-19 which has severely restricted access to markets through traditional channels of art fairs and markets. Whilst some centres have been able to shift to digital sales, Create a presentation fund to support not-for-profit or local government $2M over 1 others are in need of resources and expertise to develop alternative channels. Arts sales presenters to resume activity. year represent significant regional and remote organisations that generate substantial income for their communities. Invest in capacity building of Indigenous Arts Centres to facilitate ongoing $1m over 1 activity and access to markets. year

2. WA Creative Industries: An Economic Snapshot, 2019 https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/ publication/wa-creative-industries 10 11 Arts within Education

The disestablishment of Arts Edge within the Department of Education saw the loss of one Respond to Community Needs of Australia’s leading arts education programs. Despite this 95% of people surveyed agree it is important for school children to have access to arts and culture as part of their education4. A strong sense of community will be central to a successful recovery and regaining economic There is a need to review the current curriculum and introduce best practise thinking into confidence. a new design that will complement similar investment in STEM subjects. Boosting skills in Arts and culture delivers two key outcomes as outlined in a recent report by A New Approach3. communication, collaboration and creative thinking brings holistic benefits to children’s The first is to promote cohesion, participation and belonging as society grapples with the ongoing development across all areas of teaching and learning. impact of COVID-19. Generating stories, images and events that reflect our diverse communities As we look to future-proof our workforce research has shown creativity5 to be one of the top and their experiences continues to reinforce core values of citizenship and the uniquely Western 10 skills needed to thrive. Creative thinking and occupations that cannot be automated will Australian perspective. become increasingly important. This is an opportunity to bring global best practice into our Secondly, individuals value the health and wellbeing outcomes that they and their families gain education sector and support transformative arts education programs. from participating in the arts. They support programs that make arts experiences accessible to as Arts within Health broad a population as possible and specialist arts programs that support development and quality of life. Similarly, international and national research documents the positive impact of arts health programs that realise mental and physical benefits both at a preventative stage and within Local Government treatment regimes. As yet there is no program to understand how this could be delivered within Research by the Chamber shows that over $155 million is spent by local government annually on WA for the most effective outcomes and a pilot project would support the implementation of arts and culture, with significant and broad ranging community engagement outcomes from this a longer-term program. PwC Skills for Australia is currently establishing a national Arts Health 6 investment. We continue to support mandated planning to ensure local government investment training module as this has been identified as a key area of future skills growth . Given WA’s in arts and culture can be more effective both at supporting local decision making and leveraging leadership in many areas of health, this is a great opportunity to build these skills within the investment by the State. This area of activity has become increasingly important in delivering State. accessible and responsive programs.

Investment in Outer Metropolitan Communities RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEDIUM-TERM POLICY AND INVESTMENT THAT RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS The outer metropolitan communities (for this exercise the Outer metro Local Government Authorities are Wanneroo, Joondalup, Swan, Mundaring, Kalamunda, Gosnells, Cockburn, Armadale, Kwinana, Rockingham and Serpentine-Jarrahdale) make up the largest proportion of the Western Australian Mandate and support the development of Local Government Cultural Plans Policy population. These communities contain the most culturally diverse populations as well as to restore arts and culture programs in the community throughout the State. Commitment substantial Aboriginal communities. Whilst local government has taken an increasingly active role in encouraging grass roots arts and cultural activity there has been a noticeable lack of collaboration Continue to invest in the Outer Metro fund delivered in partnership with between state and local governments in servicing the cultural needs of these communities. The Local Government to enhance participation and engagement by outer $2M over 4 Outer Metro fund piloted by the Department of Culture and the Arts was a good first step in this metropolitan communities, including Indigenous and culturally diverse years direction. We recommend the resumption of this program and investment in it over a longer-term communities, with arts and cultural experiences. rather than short-term initiatives. The Department to coordinate and redirect delivery of Royalties for Regions Ensuring arts access and participation in these areas should focus not only on the hard infrastructure Policy funding with a focus on regional employment and the creation and touring of community hubs, but also the soft infrastructure of community groups, youth networks and other Commitment of regional artworks local government programs. At a time of economic and social stress there is a key role for arts and culture to ensure communities remain engaged and given a sense of agency through creative Establish an arts education fund to support the employment of artists in $2M over 4 participation. schools. years Investment in Regional Communities Support an arts/health pilot to establish pathways for artists qualified to $1M over 4 The lack of coordinated planning and delivery between the separate streams of Royalties for work in health programs. years Regions funding administered by the Department in partnership with a number of peak bodies is a missed opportunity for recovery and growth. Regional artists and arts organisations are desperately in need of increased investment and capacity development to engage with their communities and lead them out of the impacts of COVID19. Current programs, however, favour an approach of 3. https://www.humanities.org.au/new-approach/report3/ delivering art to the regions, rather than investing in regional arts themselves and from a regional 4. https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/arts-and-culture-monitor-2019---survey-report perspective appear fragmented and lacking a cohesive vision. 5. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/the-10-skills-you-need-to-thrive-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/ 6. https://www.skillsforaustralia.com/project-page/culture-arts-health/ 13 12 Diversify the Western Australian Economy

Issues thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic also bring to the fore issues about how Creative Industries are positioned within the wider economy. As the Government has identified in its Diversify WA strategy this is a key area for development in order to improve our resilience to Commit to the Site Selection of a WA Screen Production Hub negative external influences. The screen sector has identified the lack of production studios and post-production facilities Some areas of the sector are highly impacted by technological change and there is a need as to key hindrances to growth. With film production in the State nearly doubling over the last to ensure we continue to develop skills and facilities that enable our creative community four years (supported by the Regional Film Location Fund) this is an opportunity to elongate take advantage of the potential within this. Disruptive moments are key opportunities to shift investment in Western Australian production. Such a facility has the potential to attract an orientation around critical issues. estimated $140 million per annum in Commonwealth film, tv and streaming services production location incentives. As the Government’s Diversify WA Strategy points out, tourism, events and the creative industries make a vital contribution to the vibrancy and liveability of Perth and our regional International Engagement communities. Despite the current crisis, Western Australia remains a strategically important gateway to Asia Develop a Creative Industries Strategy for WA and the Indian Ocean Rim nations as described in the State government’s Asian Engagement Strategy. Whilst people to people exchanges will not be possible in the near future, it is still Premier McGowan announced in May 2019 that the Creative Industries would form part of important to foster a sense of connection and collaboration within our region. the Diversify WA strategy. The COVID-19 event has highlighted the need to accelerate this Trade continues to be critical to our success and promoting our diverse cultures enhances the strategy. A 2017 report by PwC The Internet’s Effect on Creative Industries7 documents the fast perception of a place that is good for business and good for quality of life. It also supports our growth in consumer demand, local content and creative exports. migrant communities and their participation in growing the influence of our State. The growth in Australians working in the creative industries has outpaced the national average Reciprocal arts and culture projects can still take place in a modified way and the Chamber employment growth over the last decade. However the 2016 census showed that Western supports fostering an ongoing dialogue through these projects. Australia lagged in this growth, achieving only 0.7% growth per year compared to a national average of 2.2%. Recent successes in Western Australian film, television and gaming show the potential for greater innovation and entrepreneurship in this area. The development of a post- production facility would enhance the State’s ability to attract significant investment in this RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEDIUM-TERM POLICY AND INVESTMENT THAT area. SUPPORT THE WA GOVERNMENT'S DIVERSIFY WA STRATEGY Cultural Tourism Strategy

Policy Whilst cultural tourism has been identified as a key area for development in the State’s Diversify Develop a Creative Industries Strategy for WA. WA Strategy, there is still no effective collaboration between different areas of government to commitment support the development of compelling product and experiences to drive success. Recent success in large scale regional events such as Field of Light in Albany which attracted 100,000 Set up a cross-sector working group to develop a cultural tourism strategy Policy visitors, as well as growth in smaller scale Indigenous cultural tourism demonstrates the added and identify key areas, events or products for future development. commitment value this can bring to the tourism sector.

$3M over 4 Commit to the site selection of a WA Screen Production Hub years 7. https://www.digitalpulse.pwc.com.au/pwc-report-creative-industries-internet/

Establish an international program to create opportunities for market $1M over 4 development. years

14 19 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEDIUM-TERM POLICY AND INVESTMENT THAT WILL Future-proof the Western HELP FUTURE-PROOF THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR

Australian Arts and Culture $4M over 4 Invest in a holistic Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Strategy. years Sector Create a fund to support innovative research, content development and $4M over 4 There are key learnings from the COVID-19 impact and the sector’s response to the business entrepreneurship. years consequences. As with many areas of our economy there is a strong desire to use this as an impetus to become more future oriented and not to return to the status quo.

Invest in a holistic Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Plan Release the Cultural Infrastructure Framework to support investment the Policy State’s infrastructure capacity. commitment Paramount within this is the need to prioritise the preservation of First Nations cultural practice within the Government’s Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy. Support for strong communities, language preservation, intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge and cultural Invest in capacity building of the sector through research and professional $0.8M over 4 practices will underpin economic and social wellbeing. We need to grow Aboriginal cultural development that strengthens governance, business management, artistic years leadership and establish institutions and practices that recognise the importance of this aspect development and cultural diversity. of Western Australian life.

Invest in Innovation of Artistic Practice and the Development of New Work

As a second priority the Government needs to address years of under investment in research and developing artistic practice. This has seen the people who generate new ideas, new cultural product and new audiences struggle to gain a foothold and develop from emerging practitioners into leaders and drivers of innovation. Business models need to regenerate in order to support new ways of making arts and cultural product and to position it competitively with national and international contexts

Release Cultural Infrastructure Plan

The Government also needs to drive a long-term plan to develop the cultural infrastructure that will support cultural activity across the State over the next 30 years. The release of the Cultural Infrastructure Plan will incentivise public and private investment in a more connected network of assets that can work in a complementary way.

Support Sector Capacity Building

The disruption to the sector has highlighted the need to strengthen capacity particularly strategic planning, governance, risk management, business development, digital capability and market development. Enhancing the capability of the sector, particularly in relation to innovation and new technologies will be critical to remaining competitive in a national and global market and to retaining key talent within the State.

16 21 Regional Arts WA City of Bunbury Chamber Members Revelation Perth Film Festival City of Busselton RTRFM 92.1 City of Cockburn ARTS ORGANISATION MEMBERS FutureNow City of Fremantle Screenwest GalleriesWest City of Greater Geraldton Aboriginal Art Centre Hub WA SHEILA A foundation for women in visual art GAWA (Glass Artists of WA) City of Joondalup APPARATUS: public art and cultural services Pty Ltd Southern Forest Arts History Council of Western Australia City of Kalamunda Art Collective WA Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Inc City Of Mandurah International Art Space (spaced) ART ON THE MOVE Strut Dance City of Melville Jazz by the Bay festival Artist Relief Fund WA The Blue Room Theatre City of Perth JCG (John Curtin Gallery) Artitja Fine Art The Gelo Company City of Rockingham JMGAWA Inc ARTRAGE Inc / FRINGE WORLD Festival The Last Great Hunt City of South Perth Kidogo Arthouse City of Stirling Arts Margaret River Inc The Lester Prize Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre City of Subiaco Artsource The Literature Centre Inc. Komixx Entertainment Ltd City of Vincent ArtSouthWA Inc The Museum of Freedom and Tolerance Koorliny Arts Centre Healthway Australian Museums and Galleries Association The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. North Metropolitan TAFE Western Australia Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery THEATRE 180 Shire of Augusta Margaret River Australian Screen Editors (WA) Lost and Found Opera Tura New Music Shire of East Pilbara Australian Writers’ Guild Madjitil Moorna Inc UWA Publishing Shire of Yalgoo (Yalgoo Arts and Culture Centre) Awesome Arts Australia Ltd Mandorla Art Award Victoria Park Centre for the Arts Shire of York Barking Gecko Theatre Company Mandurah Performing Arts Inc Voyces Town of Bassendean Margaret River Open Studios Black Swan State Theatre Company WA Venues & Events Pty Ltd Town of Cottesloe Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre Media Entertainment Arts Alliance WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Association Town of Victoria Park Centre for Stories Mossenson Galleries WA Youth Orchestra Charlesworth Ballet Institute Mundaring Arts Centre Inc WASO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS West Australian Ballet Company Inc CinefestOZ Musica Viva Abbe May West Australian Opera CircuitWest Inc North Midlands Project Aimee Smith Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Circus WA Old Court House Law Museum (Law Society of Áine Whelan Western Australia) Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association Inc. Comdance (WAFTA) Alan Dodge AM CitWA Performing Arts Connections Australia Ali Welburn Community Arts Network WA (CAN) Western Australian Youth Theatre Company Performing Lines WA Alison Gaines Contemporary Dance Company of Western Australia WritingWA (Co3) Perth Advertising and Design Club Incorporated Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company Amanda Alderson Andrew Lu Curate Perth Festival Andy Farrant DADAA Perth International Cabaret Festival Limited PORTFOLIO AGENCY MEMBERS Ashley Cole Ellis House Arts Centre Perth Public Art Foundation Art Gallery of Western Australia Barrie Le Pley Esperance Community Arts (Inc) Perth Symphonic Chorus Library Board of Western Australia Bev East Perth Symphony Orchestra Fliptease Pty Ltd also training as Access Circus Perth Theatre Trust Carmen Lawrence FolkWorld Inc. PICA Western Australian Museum Catherine Belcher FORM building a state of creativity Inc. Professional Film Crew of Western Australia Christine Arthur Fremantle Arts Centre Professional Historians Association (WA) LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEMBERS Claire Montgomery Colleen Hayward Fremantle Chamber Orchestra Propel Youth Arts WA City of Albany (Vancouver Arts Centre) Connie Petrillo Fremantle Press Regal Theatre Foundation Limited City of Belmont

22 23 19 Craig Dalton Nic Croudace Danielle Barlow Penny Shaw David Downie Peter Kift David Mogridge Phil Thick Deborah Pearson Pippa Davis Di Ingelse Robyn Johnston Fred Chaney Ruth Halbert Frederic Flipo Sam Beard Gary Mack Sam Walsh Gaye McMath Sandy Anghie Gene Tilbrook Shane Colquhoun George Kingsley Stephen Dawson MLC Graham Hay Tabitha McMullan Helen Carroll Terry Grose Helen Cook Tim Clifford MLC Helen Tuckey Tracy Routledge Helena Sahm Veronique Ramen Henry Boston Vivienne Glance Ian Booth Warwick Hemsley Ingrid Puzey Wendy Wise James Boyd Corporate Partners Jane King CORPORATE MEMBERS Janet Holmes à Court AC Brookfield Properties The Chamber’s Keystone and Better Business Partners all believe that the arts is central to John Barrington Western Australia developing a strong brand that represents the State’s sense of place and Copyright Agency Jude van der Merwe identity and are keen to achieve significant change in the planning and supporting of cultural Curtin University Julian Bowron development in Western Australia. KPMG Kate Parker Linton and Kay Galleries Liesbeth Goedhart Localise Pty Ltd Linda Savage Lux Events Pty Ltd Lockie McDonald Media Super Louis Martin Minderoo Foundation Margaret Sommerville Poolman Taxation Management Margrete Helgeby Chaney Pride Western Australia Mario D’Orazio SAE Creative Media Institute Mary-Ellen King StepBeyond Strategy Pty Ltd Mathew Simmons Matthew Blampey Max Hipkins LIFE MEMBERS Michael Rees Warwick Hemsley Michael Tucak Jan Stewart PSM Moira Nigam Margaret Seares AO Monique Beaudoire Sam Walsh AO Morgan Solomon Nathan Bennett The Struggling Kings at SOTA Festival 2019. Image by Dana Weeks. Courtesy of Dana Weeks Photography

20 21 Chamber Board

ABOUT US Phil Thick - Chair General Manager, Tianqi Lithium Australia; Chair, Perth Symphony The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA Inc. (the Chamber) Orchestra; Chair, Wesley College Endowment Fund is the State’s representative arts body, providing an independent, cohesive voice for the sector in Western Australia. Gaye McMath - Deputy Chair Non-Executive Director, Gold Corporation; Non-Executive Director, It has a high-profile Board of Management made up of Perth Convention Bureau; Deputy Chair, Southern Ports Authority; Western Australian business leaders, cultural policy- Deputy Chair of Commissioners, City of Perth; Board of Trustees, Perth Theatre Trust; Member, Perth Cultural Centre Taskforce makers and arts practitioners.

The Chamber is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to Shane Colquhoun – Secretary bring the Western Australia arts sector together to debate, Director, Colquhoun Arts Management; Chair, The Blue Room discuss and to act as a collective on the major issues that Theatre impact the sector. Winthrop Professor Carmen Lawrence It has a membership of over 230 arts organisations, Director, Centre for the Study of Social Change in the School of individuals and businesses across the broad spectrum of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia; Chair, Publishing Committee UWA Publishing; President, Conservation the arts, individual members and associate members. Council of WA It regularly advocates to government regarding policies Jim Cathcart - Treasurer and funding for the arts and culture sector. Director, Fremantle Arts Centre; Chair, ART ON THE MOVE Its ambitions for the Western Australian arts and culture sector are: Amy Barrett-Lennard Director, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA); Member, 1. The arts and culture sector as a growing, healthy and Contemporary Arts Organisations Australia key part of Western Australia’s diversified economy and a key contributor to the State’s aspirations and Helen Carroll-Fairhall societal well-being. Manager, Wesfarmers Arts; Board Member, SHEILA Foundation; Board Member, Co3 2. Art and culture inspiring, connecting and attracting people in our capital city and regional centres. Abbe May Singer, songwriter, musician, artist, performer 3. Arts and cultural infrastructure that signals our global sophistication and our community spirit. June Moorhouse General Manager, Community Arts Network 4. Western Australian artists showcased and celebrated here and throughout the world as key contributors to Anna Reece Western Australia’s sense of place and identity. Executive Producer, Perth Festival; Chair, PVI Collective; Board Member, CircuitWest

Ryan Taaffe Executive Director, CircuitWest; Chair, The Last Great Hunt; Board Member, Sensorium Theatre

Wardarnji 2018 Fremantle Arts Centre. Photo by Dana Weeks. Courtesy of Dana Weeks Photography

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