POLICY OUTCOME REPORT
Prepared by Karin Burrill
Senior Policy and Research Officer
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CONTENTS PAGE
1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... 4
2.
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 4
3.
A SNAP SHOT OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA ......................... 4
ARTS AND CULTURE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA .......................................................... 5
Value of the Arts in Western Australia ............................................................................. 5
Audience Participation ................................................................................................... 5
Employment in The Sector ............................................................................................. 6
Unpaid work in culture activities ...................................................................................... 7
Cultural Volunteers ........................................................................................................ 8
FUNDING FOR THE ARTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA ................................................... 8
4.
BACKGROUND TO DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY DIRECTORATE .................... 11
5.
APPROACH TO THE REPORT ................................................................................ 12
6.
OUTCOME AREAS ................................................................................................. 13
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Enriched Community ........................................................................................... 13
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Vibrant Regions/ New Horizons ............................................................................ 14

Meaningful Places and Spaces ............................................................................ 14

Creative Enterprise ............................................................................................. 14

Innovative Partnerships ....................................................................................... 14

Supporting Creative People ................................................................................. 14
7.
SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY ............................................................................... 14
8.
POLICIES/ DIRECTION STATEMENTS AND RECCOMENDATIONS IN THE
DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY DIRECTORATE .......................................................... 15
9.
KEY FINDINGS ...................................................................................................... 15
10. THE OUTCOMES REPORT..................................................................................... 18
ENRICHED COMMUNUTIES ....................................................................................... 18
The Perth Theatre Trusts DAII pilot project ................................................................ 18
Martumili Arts Enterprise .......................................................................................... 19
Magabala Books ..................................................................................................... 20
VIBRANT REGIONS/ NEW HORIZONS ........................................................................ 20
Touring .................................................................................................................. 21
Devolved Funding ................................................................................................... 21
Artflight .................................................................................................................. 22
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Indigenous Art- Export and Touring........................................................................... 22
MEANINGFUL PLACES AND SPACES ........................................................................ 23
Community Cultural ad Arts Facilities Fund ............................................................... 23
Arts House ............................................................................................................. 24
Subiaco Refurbishments .......................................................................................... 24
Percent for Art Scheme ........................................................................................... 25
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ........................................................................................... 26
Perth’s Creative Industries Mapping Project .............................................................. 26
Contemporary Music Program .................................................................................. 27
Designer Fashion Program ...................................................................................... 29
INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ................................................................................... 30
Telling Tales: Western Australian Artists-In-School Partnerships ................................. 30
Multicultural Arts Marketing Ambassadors Strategy (MAMAS WA)............................... 31
SUPPORTING CREATIVE PEOPLE............................................................................. 32
Funding for the Arts ................................................................................................. 32
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Policy Outcomes report was conducted over a twelve month period. It highlights
achievements made in the former Policy and Planning section and ArtsWA. The report covers
an approximate period of seven years, covering the life span of each policy and lays a solid
foundation for future policy and programs which better respond to the arts and culture sector’s
need.
In order to demonstrate the breadth of the policies and programs which transcends the
parameters set by either the former Policy and Planning section, they have been presented
across six broad outcome areas. These outcomes are: Enriched Community, Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons, Meaningful Places and Spaces, Creative Enterprise, Innovative Partnerships
and Supporting Creative People. Collectively these outcome areas represent the scope of work
done by the Development and Strategy Directorate. The Policy Outcomes report has drawn on
existing data, grants funding, ABS statistics and workshops and is illustrated through a number
of case studies.
2. INTRODUCTION
The State Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts recognises the
importance of arts and culture. It recognises that the arts are a valuable source of creativity,
cultural identity and employment for many people in Western Australia. The Development and
Strategy Directorate, within the Department of Culture and the Arts, works with a wide range of
stakeholders to encourage appreciation and participation in arts and culture. Support is
provided through arts and cultural research, policy development, the distribution of funding, the
implementation of State and national strategic arts and cultural programs, specialised research,
advice and communications and the provision of arts and culture infrastructure.
3. A SNAP SHOT OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
National Profile
Arts and culture is understood to play a critical role in society. The arts contribute socially,
economically, and educationally. They help us define who we are. They create meaning and
identity. Involvement in the arts promotes social wellbeing of the wider community by
encouraging tolerance, integration and social cohesion. “Many Australians can and do enjoy
the arts in a variety of ways. These range from intense personal, intellectual and spiritual
engagement to enjoying the arts as a source of relaxation. They are appreciated as a form of
entertainment and a forum for social opportunities with friends and family. The arts involve
Australians as consumers of the artistic output of others. There is also a high level of interest
among all demographic groups in being personally creative and artistic1”
The Arts are a source of innovation and creativity and a growing number of Australians are
finding employment and work opportunities in the arts and cultural sector. 22 per cent of all
Australians aged 15 years and over undertook some paid or unpaid work in cultural/leisure
activities in the 12 months prior to April 2007. Of these 1.1 million or 30 per cent received
payment for their work. 473 552 Australians were employed in cultural activities as their main
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job in 2006. 284 793 people had a cultural occupation as their main job in 2006 (that is 3.1
percent of employed people)2.
ARTS AND CULTURE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Value of the Arts in Western Australia
Western Australians regard arts and culture to be an integral and valued part of life. 95%
believe it important for school children to have access to learn arts and cultural activities as part
of their education. 84% believe the arts have an important role in helping us understand our
own culture and way of life and those of others. 65% feel that the arts helped the broader
community, not just those who participated. 53% believe the arts helped them connect with and
feel part of their community3. Western Australians place great value in the role arts and culture
make to society, community health and wellbeing, cultural identity and understanding, youth
and education. 74% believe arts and culture play a valuable role in the community. 68% felt
that arts and culture was of value to them personally. 68% felt that arts and culture was of
value to them personally, 53% believed the arts helped them connect with and feel part of their
community. 68% said that the arts made them feel good4.
ABS statistics in 2007 indicate that Western Australian house holds spend about $1,352 million
per year on culture and the State Government spends over $311m per year on culture while
local government spends $162m per year on culture.5
Audience Participation
Support for arts and culture in Western Australia continues to be strong and active which is
demonstrated through positive attendance rates and increased expenditure. Adults (aged 15
years and over) living in Western Australia, 88% attend cultural venues and events each year.
This represents 1.4 million Western Australian visitors to cultural venues and events every
year6.
Attendance Rates At Cultural Venues And Events(A)(B), WA, 2005–06
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Dance performances
11
Classical music concerts
15
Musicals and operas
Theatre performances
17
Other performing arts
18
Museums
22
23
Art galleries
31
Popular music concerts
33
Botanic gardens
Libraries
37
Zoological parks and aquariums
43
Cinemas
67
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Percentage (%)
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These figures are sourced from the Statistics Working Group Arts and Culture in Australian Life- A
statistical snapshot Cultural Ministers Council
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These figures are sourced from the 2007 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
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These figures are sourced from the 2007 Arts Monitor Report
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These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
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These figures are sourced from the 2007 Arts Monitor Report
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Employment in The Sector
According to ABS statistics released in 2008, 22% of all people aged 15 years (over 353,900
people) and over living in Western Australia undertook some paid or unpaid work in cultural
and leisure activities in the 12 months prior to interview in April 2007. It indicates that 28% of
people involved received some payment for their work. 40,304 people in Western Australia
were employed in cultural activities as their main job in 2006.7
Cultural Employment (Main Job)- Western Australia 2007
40,304
All Cultural Employment
12,214
Cultural occupation
Cultural Industry
12,419
Cultural occupation
Non cultural industry
15,671
Non-cultural occupation
Cultural industry
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The 2006 Census showed that 24,632 people in WA had a cultural occupation as their main job
in the week before the 2006 Census. This was 2.6% of all employed persons in WA. 27,885
people had their main occupation in a cultural industry, and 56% (15,671) of these did not have
a cultural occupation. The cultural industries that employed the greatest number of people were
the architectural services industry (2,865) and the printing industry (2,746)9.
Persons Employed In Selected Cultural Industries (A)(B), WA, August 2006
Cultural
Other
occupations occupations(c)
Industry
no.
no.
Heritage
Libraries and Archives
428
122
Museum Operation
211
239
Zoological and Botanic Gardens Operation
62
240
Nature Reserves and Conservation Parks Operation
24
350
Total heritage industries
725
951
Arts
Printing
1 336
1 410
Newspaper Publishing
1 148
1 525
Magazine and Other Periodical Publishing
134
243
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
15
37
Book Publishing
111
154
Music Publishing
–
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Total
no.
550
450
302
374
1 676
2 746
2 673
377
52
265
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These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
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These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
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Reproduction of Recorded Media
Music and Other Sound Recording Activities
Book and Magazine Wholesaling
Entertainment Media Retailing
Newspaper and Book Retailing
Architectural Services
Advertising Services
Other Specialised Design Services
Motion Picture and Video Production
Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video
Activities
Motion Picture and Video Distribution
Motion Picture Exhibition
Radio Broadcasting
Free-to-Air Television Broadcasting
Cable and Other Subscription Broadcasting
Performing Arts Operation
Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers
Performing Arts Venue Operation
Video and Other Electronic Media Rental
Professional Photographic Services
Arts Education
Total arts industries
Other culture
Religious Services
Funeral, Crematorium and Cemetery Services
Total other culture industries
Total cultural industries
4
51
9
82
30
1 849
437
1 022
239
17
35
84
164
526
2 691
1 016
1 333
404
66
11
39
135
173
608
2 721
2 865
1 770
1 426
305
28
0
202
189
487
3
174
966
77
14
447
1 084
10 127
33
609
243
245
67
95
180
158
1 283
145
292
13 055
33
809
432
732
70
269
1 146
235
1 297
592
1 376
23 182
1 113
249
1 362
12 214
1 469
196
1 665
15 671
2 582
445
3 027
27 885
– nil or rounded to zero (including null cells)
(a) Cells in this table have been randomly adjusted to avoid the release of confidential data.
(b) As the main job in the week before the Census.
(c) Includes respondents who did not state their occupation group10.
The 2006 Census revealed that the cultural services industry accounted for approximately
3.0% of employment in WA.
Unpaid work in culture activities
In WA, 18% (271,700) of the population aged 15 years and over had involvement in selected
culture and leisure activities in the 12 months ending April 2004. The majority of these people
(68%) received no payment for their involvement in the cultural activity11.
Some paid involvement
Unpaid involvement only
Totally persons involved
WA
No 000
88.6
183.1
271.17
% of population
5.7
11.9
17.6
Australia
No 000
957.5
1 929.9
2 887.5
% of population
6.1
12.3
18.4
12
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These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
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These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics Report (WA State Culture Report)
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Cultural Volunteers
428,600 people in Western Australia undertook volunteer work during 2000, with 40,600 (32%)
of people volunteering for a cultural organisation. This was 3.1% of the adult population in
Western Australia that undertook volunteer work for a cultural organisation, compared to 2%
nationally.13
FUNDING FOR THE ARTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
According to ABS statistics released in 2007 the Western Australian Government provided
$311.0 m (12%) of total State and Territory government cultural funding in 2005-06.The
Western Australian Government contributes $160.71 cultural funding per person which is
higher than the national average ($131.75)14.
Cultural funding by the Western Australian Government 2001-02 to 2005-06
Category
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
$m
$m
$m
$m
Heritage
177.5
199.1
206.9
236.8
Arts
47.2
52.0
60.7
57.2
Total
224.7
251.1
267.6
293.9
2005-06
$m
251.8
59.2
311.0
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS FUNDING
The Department of Culture and the Arts support artist, arts organisations and arts communities
through a number of grants programs. Currently funding is provided to 46 arts organisations. 6
Organisations are funded in partnership with the Australia Council, 19 are triennially funded
and 21 are funded through a multiyear funding program. In addition project funds are
distributed to individuals and companies through the grants program, Artflight, and other arts
and cultural development programs. The Art Grants Program is comprised of three main
programs; Arts Development, Indigenous Arts and Young People and the Arts. Additional
grants programs include the Designer Fashion grants Program, the Contemporary Music
Program, Sound Attenuation Support Program, and Community Cultural and Arts Facilities
Fund. These programs are assessed by peer-assessment panels comprised of industry peers
with relevant expertise, experience and an informed interest and knowledge of sector and
community needs and interests.
In 2006-7 funding of $12,640,113 was provided to 26 triennially funded organisations for
operational and artistic costs of delivering an agreed level of service. A further $1,236,653 was
provided to 19 multi-year funded arts organisations towards the costs of delivering a program of
artistic and cultural services and/or activities. A further $2,207,098 of funding was distributed to
key organisations to undertake a range of strategic initiatives and special projects 16. The
following table and graph illustrate the disbursement of funding since 2000. There has been a
69% increase in funding from 2001-2002 to 2006-2007
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These figures are sourced from th4e 2008 Vital Statistic Report (WA State Culture Report)
These figures are sourced from Statistics Working Group cultural Funding in Australia Three Tiers
of Government 2005-06
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These figures are sourced from Statistics Working Group cultural Funding in Australia Three Tiers
of Government 2005-06
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Department of Culture and the Arts Annual Report 2006-2007
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SUMMARY:
Literature and
Print Media
Music
(excluding
Opera)
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
604,267
648,514
696,842
783,623
688,897
799,165
1,852,381
2,056,955
3,112,437
3,315,821
2,969,719
3,308,354
4,074,897
4,060,697
Drama
2,445,219
3,373,322
3,198,375
2,566,437
3,156,761
2,692,698
4,195,226
Dance
Music Theatre
& Opera
Other
Performing
Arts
1,967,273
2,118,922
2,568,002
1,955,542
2,184,658
1,630,162
2,488,705
783,688
1,871,182
1,673,031
1,266,650
1,724,189
1,094,928
1,392,381
-
158,550
7,000
96,631
38,147
151,088
33,501
Visual Arts
Interactive
Content
Creation
Community
Cultural
Activities
Administration
of Culture
Arts
Education
Major
Festivals
1,406,225
1,741,101
1,583,311
1,671,408
1,731,131
1,777,578
2,829,434
22,300
642,097
214,245
295,310
163,683
57,249
340,772
749,869
694,851
759,652
617,416
689,950
429,978
929,755
2,626,166
2,819,857
2,295,086
2,408,560
2,558,294
1,775,289
3,265,201
58,600
95,148
92,000
87,500
127,513
84,856
155,322
446,646
-
518,113
336,060
458,040
341,302
419,066
-
-
-
28,820
29,000
17,733
-
-
-
-
146,707
368,021
308,714
13,167,208
17,275,981
16,921,478
15,083,676
17,005,324
15,294,944
22,271,155
Other Arts
Designer
Fashion
TOTAL
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS VISION AND MISSION
VISION
Western Australia: A creative community that participates in and values culture and the arts as
essential to our wellbeing.
MISSION
Guiding the delivery of culture and the arts for Western Australia
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
 Encourage and support a vibrant and sustainable culture and arts sector.
 Foster an environment in which culture and arts is recognised and valued as essential to
community wellbeing.
 Deliver and maintain infrastructure to sustain culture and arts.
 Develop a strong and coordinated culture and arts portfolio that strengthens and supports the
delivery of Government objectives.
 Develop a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce
VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
People
We value our people and will invest in ongoing learning and professional and personal development.
Creativity and Innovation
We value imagination, freedom of expression and access and exposure to innovative ideas, events
and debates. We value the talents of our people and understand the need to develop and use those
talents to their potential.
Integrity
We value honesty, trust, respect and openness and we will act ethically in all relationships and
dealings.
Excellence
We strive to achieve the best results in all we do. We value professionalism and recognise the
qualities of artistic and cultural excellence.
Respect and Inclusiveness
We acknowledge and respect the independence, interdependence and uniqueness of the ideas,
values and abilities of our people, the culture and arts sector, organisations and community. We also
understand the right of every person to participate and encourage the principles of equity and diversity
in all we do.
Preservation and Development of Indigenous Cultures
We consider it fundamentally important to support the preservation and development of Indigenous art
and culture as an integral part of Western Australia’s cultural heritage and contemporary arts activity.
We commit to involving and working with Indigenous communities in all stages of the development of
policies and projects.
The Preservation, Development and Expression of Western Australia’s Unique Identity
We value Western Australia’s unique cultural and artistic life and will work to promote, preserve and
develop this.
Capacity Building and Consultation
We commit to undertaking consultation and achieving cooperation with local communities at all stages
of the development of relevant policies and projects.
Corporate Governance
We will work within the legal framework of the State to serve the interests of Western Australia. We will
be accountable for all decisions and obligations will be clear, measurable and transparent.17
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Department of Culture and the Arts Direction Statement
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4. BACKGROUND TO DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY DIRECTORATE
The Development and Strategy Directorate has recently restructured. This has involved
integrating the ArtsWA and Planning and Policy areas into one Directorate which has created
stronger connections between research, policy development, program implementation, funding,
communication and funding. The Directorate is divided into four sections which include:
 Programs
 Projects
 Resources
 Research and information
Development and
Strategy Directorate
Cultural
Development and
Strategic Programs
Research and
Information
Programs
Arts Funding and
Development
Projects
Resources
Programs
The programs work area manages ongoing Programs and long-term development initiatives. It
often involves cross-government relationships and partnership work. Programs include:
- Young People and the Arts Grants Program, Arts and Education, ArtsEdge
- Cultural programs – e.g. the Indigenous Arts Grants Program, Community Collections
- Regional Culture and Arts Program
- International Culture and Arts Program
- Public art, urban planning including Housing and the Arts, Community Cultural and Arts
Facilities Fund
- Cross Government and cross portfolio relationships
Projects
The projects work area oversees the management of projects that have a fixed term of life.
Projects include:
- Designer Fashion Grants Program
- Gascoyne Regional Arts Development Project
- Sound Attenuation Support Program
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Major Performing Arts Companies Regional Touring Partnership
Disability and the Arts inclusion initiatives
Multicultural Arts Marketing Ambassadors Strategy
General Directorate project support and implementation
Resources
Resource is responsible for the delivery of ongoing funding programs, including the
Department's 46 funded arts organisations. Programs include:
- Arts Development Grants Program including regional and community grants
- Triennial and multi-year organisations funding
- Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy
- Major Performing Arts companies
- Contemporary Music Grants Program
- Devolved funding programs
- Arts-Business development programs
Research and Information
Research and Information initiates, leads and manages information and policy development
and provides the planning functions of the Directorate. Includes:
- Commissioning of research projects and development of research partnerships
- Policy development and evaluation frameworks
- Development of policy, research and advocacy tools
- Database, intranet and web sites for the Directorate
- Grants handbooks / guidelines / application forms
- Publications including policies, reports and client information packages.
The Development and Strategy Directorate additionally responsible for implementation of 15 of
the 21 projects announced in the Ignite package.
5. APPROACH TO THE REPORT
Given that the report is intended to cover policy and programs from two distinct areas, former
ArtsWA and Planning and Policy a new approach for reporting needed to be developed, one
that would need to transcend the measures put in place in each policy or program. In doing so
six broad outcome areas have been developed against which achievements have been
reported. These outcome areas collectively represent the scope of work undertaken over the
last ten years. They are: Enriched Community, Vibrant Regions/ New Horizons, Meaningful
Places and Spaces, Creative Enterprise, Innovative Partnerships and Supporting Creative
People.
The approach taken in this report is to contextualise the outcomes within the broader strategic
objectives of not only the Department of Culture and the Arts but those of the State
Government. In so doing it is clear to see how the outcomes and achievements made by the
Department support these objectives. The State Government’s objectives are set out in the
Better Planning: Better Futures: A Framework for the Strategic Management of the Western
Australian Public Sector 200618. One of the key goals and strategic outcomes the State
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The full Report is available at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au
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commits to is: enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of all people throughout
Western Australia by providing high quality, accessible services. It commits to creating a
strong and vibrant community. The strategic objectives of the department further support the
States strategic objectives while developing and promoting the arts and culture sector. The
department’s objectives include:
- encouraging and supporting a vibrant and sustainable culture and arts sector
- fostering an environment in which culture and arts is recognised and valued as
essential to community wellbeing
- delivering and maintaining infrastructure to sustain culture and arts
- developing a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce and develop a strong and
coordinated culture and arts portfolio that strengthens and supports the delivery of
Government objectives
Better Planning: Better
Futures: A Framework For
The Strategic Management
Of The Western Australian
Public Sector 2006
Enhancing the quality of life
and wellbeing of all people
throughout Western Australia
by providing high quality,
accessible services
Department Of Culture And
The Arts Strategic Objectives
Outcome Areas
Foster an environment in which
culture and arts is recognised and
valued as essential to community
wellbeing
Enriched Communities
Deliver and maintain infrastructure
to sustain culture and arts
Meaningful places and
Spaces
Encourage and support a vibrant
and sustainable culture and arts
sector
Creative Enterprise
Develop a strong and coordinated
culture and arts portfolio that
strengthens and supports the
delivery of Government objectives
Innovative Partnerships
Vibrant Regions/ New
Horizons
Supporting Creative People
6. OUTCOME AREAS
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Enriched Community
Enriched community outcomes relate broadly to community access and engagement and
community based cultural development.
It includes:
– Community Access and equality
– Regional, indigenous, multicultural, youth, people with disabilities and community
participation
– Role of the arts in contributing to social wellbeing and a shared cultural identity
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–

Audience development
Role of the arts in everyday life
Vibrant Regions/ New Horizons
This outcome are refers to the work the Development and Strategy Directorate within
Western Australian regions, and beyond our borders nationally and internationally. It
relates to:
– Providing opportunity for professional art practice to tour to and from our regions
– Opening opportunities for art practice to present nationally and internationally across
multiple platforms
– Exchanges of culture between our communities and those of our neighbours in the
region

Meaningful Places and Spaces
This outcome area relates to the provision of infrastructure, art in public spaces and:
– Art in the built environment, Public Art, Urban planning etc.
– Arts and Culture facilities and housing of the arts
– Networked and accessible spaces

Creative Enterprise
This outcome is refers to the creative industries and increased commercialized
opportunities for arts and cultural organisations. It includes:
– Growing stronger connections between Cultural and Creative industries
– Creating an supportive environment which enhances commercial success of the sector
– Facilitating increased commercial opportunities from creative knowledge and practice

Innovative Partnerships
This outcome refers to innovative partnerships in the development and delivery of services
between, all levels of Government: Federal, State and Local; the arts and cultural sector
and business.
– Looking for innovative ways to deliver arts and culture outcomes to communities

Supporting Creative People
This outcome area addresses the development and support of professional artists,
artworks and arts organizations in pursuit of artistic excellence. It includes:
– Supporting artists and arts workers throughout their career
– Recognising artistic and creative practice is at the core of what we do
– Promoting the value of the arts and the role of artists
– Support the creation and maintenance of an environment in which artistic freedom is a
key principle
7. SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
The Outcomes report covers a number of policies and programs that have had varying life
cycles. In some cases they may have expired however the achievements made in those
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programs are reflected in this report. The report covers approximately the last seven years of
projects, programs and policies in the former Planning and Policy area and ArtsWA while
reflecting the achievements made. The Policy Outcomes report has drawn on existing data,
grants funding, ABS statistics, workshop’s and is illustrated through a series of case studies.
8. POLICIES/ DIRECTION STATEMENTS AND RECCOMENDATIONS IN THE
DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY DIRECTORATE
The following policy documents, statements and recommendations were included in the review:
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Community Cultural and Arts Facilities Fund (CCAFF) Policy
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Championing Creativity: an Arts Development Policy Framework for Western Australia 2004-2007
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Cultural Signposts: Direction for Arts and Culture in Regional Western Australia
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Creative Cultures Supporting and Respecting Indigenous Cultural Expressions
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Policy and Strategy Making Music: Findings and Recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce
Into Contemporary Music
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Cultural Commitments: Indigenous Policy Statement and Action Plan
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Disability Services Plan
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Creative Connections an Arts in Education Partnership Framework
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Young People in the Arts
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Integrating Views a Review of the State Government Percent for Arts Scheme
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Fashion Taskforce Recommendations
These documents provide the current framework within which the key the programs and
initiatives within the Directorate operate. It is important to note that the Policy Outcomes Report
does not evaluate or review in detail each of the policies and programs. Rather it provides a
‘snapshot’ or an overview of the achievements made by the Directorate across a broad range
of outcome areas.
9. KEY FINDINGS
- The Department of Culture and the Arts has had a broad range of noteworthy
achievements across the six outcome areas.
- Many programs and policies have had achievements in more than one outcome area.
- The achievements have ranged in scope to include a number of different art forms and
have serviced communities across the State.
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- The Department of Culture and the Arts policies and programs have achieved significant
outcomes with disabled communities, multicultural communities, youth and Indigenous
communities confronting issues of access and inclusion. Much of the work done in this
area has contributed to enriching communities, social wellbeing and creating a shared
cultural identity.
- In keeping with the Cultural Signposts- Directions for Arts and Culture in Regional Western
Australia significant investments and new initiatives have been introduced for people living
in regional, rural and remote communities. New funding has been committed to support
touring activities and arts and cultural facilities.
- Significant achievements have been made in terms of supporting partnerships, programs
and touring activities internationally.
- Arts and culture have played an important role in developing and promoting trade relations.
- The Department of Culture and the Arts has made significant investments in the
development of dedicated arts facilities such as galleries, museums and theatres and
upgrades. It has seen the successful partnering of State, Local Governments and
communities to invest in a quality mix of capital works and infrastructure projects that have
a direct benefit to the Western Australian community.
- Together with the Department of Housing and Works, the Department of Culture and the
Arts manage the Percent for Art Scheme which has positively impacted on the number of
art works commissioned in civic projects.
- Through the grants program the Department of Culture and the Arts has significantly
invested in the arts sector which has not only encouraged the development of vibrant arts
and culture offerings but has begun to encourage commercial outcomes in many of the
funded organisations.
- The interim reports of both the Contemporary Music and Designer Fashion Programs have
demonstrated the impact that the Department’s investment has made on the respective
sectors. Each has demonstrated significant growth.
- The Department of Culture and the Arts has been able to successfully negotiate and enter
into a number of partnerships that have ensured efficient effective service delivery. These
have included partnerships with the Federal Government, other State departments, local
Governments, international agencies and the corporate sector.
- Central to the Department is the support of professional artists in the pursuit of artistic
excellence. Through the grants program the department has supported local artists to
further their careers, to tour and exhibit nationally and internationally across a number of
art forms.
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Better Planning: Better Futures: A Framework For
The Strategic Management Of The Western
Australian Public Sector 2006
Enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of all people
throughout Western Australia by providing high quality,
accessible services
Department of Culture and the Arts Strategic Objectives
Foster an environment in
which culture and arts is
recognised and valued as
essential to community
wellbeing
Program/ Policy
Deliver & maintain
infrastructure to sustain
culture & arts
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant
Regions/ New
Horizons
Encourage and support a
vibrant and sustainable
culture and arts sector
Meaningful
Places &
Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Develop a highly skilled,
motivated and flexible
workforce
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative
People
Community Cultural and Arts
Facilities Fund
Championing Creativity: an
Arts Development Policy
Framework
Cultural Signposts: Direction
for Arts and Culture in
Regional WA
Creative Cultures
Supporting & Respecting
Indigenous Cultural
Expressions
Recommendations of the
Ministerial Taskforce into
Contemporary Music
Cultural commitments:
Indigenous Policy Statement
and Action Plan
Disability Services Plan
Creative Connections an
Arts in Education
Partnership Framework
Young People in the Arts
Integrating Views A Review
of the State Govt % for Arts
Scheme
Fashion Taskforce
Recommendations
MAMASWA
Sound Attenuation
Intercultural Arts
Development Project
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10. THE OUTCOMES REPORT
The following section of the Policy Outcomes Report illustrates how the policies and
programs from the former ArtsWA and Planning and Policy have contributed to the outcome
areas and how they are linked to the departmental and State strategic objectives. A number
of case studies and statistical data are used to demonstrate both the breadth of work that is
done and the achievements that have been made.
ENRICHED COMMUNUTIES
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 1

Foster an environment in which culture and arts is recognised and valued as
essential to community wellbeing.
The research has demonstrated that enriched community outcomes have historically been
critical to policy development and program implementation within the Directorate. They have
been underpinned by community access and equality including youth, multicultural, Indigenous
and disabled communities. Enriched community outcomes recognise that arts and culture play
a significant role in contributing to community wellbeing and a shared cultural identity. Several
policies and program have been developed which have had outcomes in this area. Significant
financial investment has been made to ensure that these objectives have been achieved as the
following case studies demonstrate.
Data collected from Patterson Market Research in 2007 demonstrate that:
- 74% believe arts and culture play a valuable role in the community
- 86% believe the arts have an important role in helping us understand our own culture and
way of life and those of others
- 65% feel that the arts helped the broader community
- 55% believed the arts helped them connect with and feel part of their community19
– Community Access and equality.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
The Perth Theatre Trusts DAII pilot project
The Department commenced a new $ 550 000 partnership with the Disability Services
Commission, to create the Disability and Arts Inclusion Initiative (DAII) which supports people
with disabilities to access arts and cultural activities. The DAII provides opportunities for arts
and cultural organisations to develop and manage pilot programs that increase participation
opportunities and create positive attitudes towards people with a disability. The inaugural DAII
pilot project in Western Australia was conducted by the Perth Theatre Trust in 2007.
The Perth Theatre Trust DAII project was aimed at improving the live theatre experience for
patrons with vision impairment. It was a project that was delivered by the Perth Theatre Trust in
19
These figures are sourced from the 2007 Vital Statistics report.
18
partnership with Barking Gecko Theatre Company, Blind Citizens WA, BOCS Ticketing and
Marketing Services, Ogden IFC Perth and the Senses Foundation Inc. It included the three
venue familiarisations and touch-tours in July 2007.
Eleven patrons with vision impairment and their companions experienced the feel of the set,
costumes, props and stage layout of Barking Gecko Theatre Company’s production of “The
Troll from the Bowl”. Three familiarisation tours of Subiaco Arts Centre were delivered and
facilitated by the venue manager, in conjunction with the communication specialist from the
Senses Foundation. The venue familiarisation included information on venue orientation,
venue history, Braille signs, venue features, parking, entry and exits, hospitality, amenities,
seating, performance structures, stage guide, and ticketing.
– Regional, Indigenous, multicultural, youth, people with disabilities and community
participation.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Martumili Arts Enterprise
The Pilbara Arts Development Officer position in Newman was jointly funded by the Australia
Council and ArtsWA in October 2002 to create a network for arts development throughout the
region. A legacy of this position has been the founding of Martulmili Arts Enterprise.
Martulmili Arts Enterprise supports Martu artists of the Western Desert. It was developed from
a series of workshops facilitated through the Pilbara Arts Development Officer. The first was
held in 2003 and was conducted in Martu language. It focused on how the enterprise could
operate. 20 In 2004 a second meeting was held a charter for the Martu art center was finalised.
The center became fully operational a year later.
The department worked closely with the Shire of East Pilbara and the Department of Industry
and Resources Office of Aboriginal Economic Development to secure over $300 000 in cash
and in kind support for the project. The project signifies a new approach for providing arts and
culture services to remote communities. It has established art spaces and studios which allow
artists to work in their own communities, which include Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, Kunwarritji
and Irrungadji, rather than in a centralised space. It is managed through a steering committee
each community being represented by two artists leaving decision making entirely to the Martu.
In 2007 the Martu-la wakarnu kuwarri wiyaji (Martu painting together first time) exhibition was
opened in Melbourne at the William Mora Gallery. It represented the first exhibition of
Marutumili Artists in a commercial gallery and it publicly launched the partnership between
Martumili Artists and BHP Biliton. BHP announced that they will be providing the project with an
additional grant of $400 000. The show included work from nineteen artists and nearly sold out
before it opened: the National Gallery of Victoria purchased a dozen paintings21.
20
21
Rintoul, S. Boldy out of the West, September 27, 2007
Rintoul, S. Boldy out of the West, September 27, 2007
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– Role of the arts in contributing to social wellbeing and a shared cultural identity
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Magabala Books
Established in 1987, Magabala Books is Australia's oldest independent Indigenous publishing
house based in Broome. It receives $180 000 annually from the Department on a triennial basis
for its core funding. In addition to the funding received from the Department it also obtains
funding from the Australia Council for the Arts. Its primary goal is to develop, support and
publish books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors. Magabala Books has had
enormous achievements with sales of over 25,000 books per annum.
Magabala Books has fostered both contemporary and traditional writing and story collections
from all over Australia. Indigenous writers include Kim Scott, Doris Pilkington, Glenys Ward,
Sally Morgan and Jimmy Chi. Kim Scott was the 2000 Premier Book Award winner and the
joint recipient of the Miles Franklin Award in 2000. Doris Pilkington's novel Rabbit Proof Fence
has recently been made into a full length feature film. Sally Morgan's novel My Place continues
to be the Fremantle Arts Centre Press best seller many years after it was published and is now
available in several languages22.
VIBRANT REGIONS/ NEW HORIZONS
Providing access to regional, rural and remote communities is a priority for the Department of
Culture and the Arts. The Development and Strategy Directorate has invested significantly in
providing services to these communities. In addition to the investments made within Western
Australian regions the Directorate has achieved significant outcomes beyond its borders
nationally and internationally.
In terms of funding the Department of Culture and the Arts has delivered more than $5.2million
in funding to regional, rural and remote communities in Western Australia over the period 20042006. From 2004-2006, 455 grants were allocated to a value of $3.37million (more than
$1.1million per year) to arts projects in regional WA.23
In 2004, $2.75million was committed over four years to the Community Cultural and Arts
Facilities Fund (CCAFF) to assist with upgrades and development of facilities such as galleries,
museums and theatres. 86% of the total CCAFF allocated in the first two years went to regional
projects, benefiting 14 capital works projects in 11 regional communities. Further commitments
to the regions have been made in 200724.
From 2005-2007, more than $2.4million (averaging $800,000 per year) was allocated to
regional artworks through the Percent for Art Scheme partnership with the Department of
Housing and Works. The Scheme commits up to 1% of the capital works budget of State
Government projects worth over $2million to the inclusion of artworks25.
22
http://www.magabala.com/
Figures sourced from Cultural Signposts Highlights of the Journey 2003-2007
24
Figures sourced from Cultural Signposts Highlights of the Journey 2003-2007
25
Figures sourced from Cultural Signposts Highlights of the Journey 2003-2007
23
20
In 2005, $155,764 was allocated via the one-off Community Ethnic and Media (CEM) Fund to
improve media facilities in regional areas.26
$50,000 was contributed towards the 2007 Pulse conference in Denmark. Funds were also
provided to assist regional delegates to travel to national regional arts conferences in Horsham
(2004) and Mackay (2006)27.
- Providing opportunity for professional art practice to tour to and from our regions.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Touring
In 2006, a new partnership with Department of Local Government and Regional Development
(DLGRD) committed $1.4million over four years to extend regional touring by the West
Australian Ballet, West Australian Opera, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Black
Swan Theatre Company. In its fist year this program reached 10,263 people across eight
regions.
From 2004-2006, State funds delivered through touring programs managed by Country Arts
WA and Art On The Move toured 227 events to a regional audience of more than 680,000
across all regions28.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Devolved Funding
The Department funds a number of organisations that provide regional services as a key
element of their core activities. The existing devolved funding agreements include:
Devolved organisation
Devolved program
Art on the Move
Community Arts Network WA
Touring Exhibition Fund
Catalyst Community Arts Fund
Community Culture Fund
Country CAPS
Regional Arts Organisations
Regional Performing Arts Touring Program
Regional Schools Touring Program
Louder! Contemporary Music Touring Program
Writers on the Road Program
Literature Touring Program
Regional and Metropolitan Music Program for All
Ages (RAMMPAGE)
Country Arts WA
WritingWA
Western Australian Music Industry
Association
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26
Figures sourced from Cultural Signposts Highlights of the Journey 2003-2007
Figures sourced from Cultural Signposts Highlights of the Journey 2003-2007
28
Figures sourced from Cultural Signposts Highlights of the Journey 2003-2007
29
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/funding/grants/devolved_funding
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21
In January 2007, three new devolved funding agreements were executed between the
Department and Country Arts WA. The devolved funding agreements in place with Country Arts
WA cover LOUDER! (the Contemporary Music Touring Program), the Regional Arts Touring
Program and the Regional Arts Development Program. Through Country Arts WA, the
Department provided $465,000 to support regional arts touring activities across Western
Australia in 200730.
- Opening opportunities for art practice to present nationally and internationally cross
multiple platforms
Artflight
The Artflight program assists Western Australian artists and arts workers to attend events or
undertake activities or strategic significance to the development and promotion of their arts
practice or profession. The following table indicates how many Artsflight grants have been
funded since 2003.
Financial Year
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2004-2003
Total
# of Successful applicants
78
102
110
97
387
Allocation
148,735
189,174
192,989
212,271
743,169
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- Exchanges of culture between our communities and those of our neighbours in the
region.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Indigenous Art- Export and Touring
Trevor Jamieson was born in Subiaco Western Australia on 7 March 1975. Trevor is
experienced in both Theatre and Film and is also a talented didgeridoo player, guitarist, singer,
dancer and storyteller. He is the key performer in Ngapartji Ngapartji (I give you something, you
give me something). He is also an arts mentor to the young people and other artists working on
the project. It is Trevor's family story that is at the heart of the theatre production, which was
created with Big hART's Artistic Director Scott Rankin, and has toured nationally. Trevor has
performed on stages across the world. Theatre, film and television highlights include Long
Black Lab – To Hell & Bourke, Bran Nu Dae, Burning Daylight, Anangu Backyard, Yandy,
Crying Baby, Career Highlights of the Mamu, Plain Song, King for this Place, Corrugation
Road, Merry-go-round in the Sea, Your Not Playing That, Done Dirt Cheap, Weewar and
Rabbit Proof Fence32.
David Milroy is an award winning playwright, accomplished musician and renown theatre
director. David was Artistic Director of Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre for seven years and in
2000 was guest Director at the American Playwrights Conference in Connecticut. David
30
Department of Culture and the Arts Annual Report 2006-2007
These figures are sourced from the Department of Culture and the Arts Annual Reports for each year
32
http://www.jiriki.com.au/Talent_Agency/trevor_jamieson.html
31
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received a Myer Award in 2002 for his contribution to the development of Indigenous theatre,
the prestigious Patrick White Award in 2004 for his play, Windmill Baby and the Kate Challis
RAKA Award in 2007. Other production highlights include King Hit, Runumuk, Whaloo Is That
You? and Muttacar Sorry Business. David lives in Perth and is actively involved in Native Title
with the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Trevor Jamieson and David Milroy were funded to attend the Origins Festival, in London in
September 2007.The aim of the exchange program was to draw the program for the prosed
2008 First Nations Theatre festival which was to be held in London. Their involvement in the
workshops ensured that cultural protocols, intellectual property and content was discussed
with outcomes that ensured Indigenous people’s sense of ownership in the event The festival
resulted from the Initial Indigenous Arts Showcase held at PIAF in 2003.
MEANINGFUL PLACES AND SPACES
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 2

Deliver and maintain infrastructure to sustain culture and arts.
Fundamental to the creation of an enabling environment, conducive to the creative process,
community well being and identity is the provision of appropriate infrastructure. The
Department of Culture and the Arts has had notable outcomes with regard to providing and
improving arts infrastructure, the role of art in the built environment, public art and housing of
the arts.
- Arts and Culture facilities
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Community Cultural ad Arts Facilities Fund
In 2004 $2.75 million was committed over four years for the Community Cultural and Arts
Facilities fund for the upgrade and or the development of dedicated arts facilities such as
galleries, museums and theaters. In so doing the State Government through the Department of
Culture and the Arts partners with Local Government and communities.
The aim of the CCAFF is to invest in a quality mix of capital works and infrastructure projects
that have a direct benefit to the Western Australian community. It supports projects that involve
building construction or capital improvement that clearly demonstrates arts and cultural benefits
to the State CCAFF will provides grants towards those components of the building that provide
a venue for, or are integral to, arts and cultural activity and for which there is no other source of
funding.
Since 2004 through CAFF 19 projects have been supported and over $1,029,318 has been
invested in the fund.
Localities:
Alice Springs
Busselton (2)
Broome
Bunbury (2)
Carnarvon
Cannington
Carnamah
Dalwallinu
Esperance
Gingin
Gosnells
Greenmount
Kambalda (2)
Nannup
Yakamia
York
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Broome Historical Society
The Broome Historical Society received CCAFF Funding of $50,000 in the pilot round of grants,
for the relocation and restoration of a 1960's building to the current Broome Museum site. The
Broome Historical Society was formed in 1975 to collect, preserve and provide a place for
objects that relate to Broome’s history. The Society service approximately 19 000 visitors each
year. The site in which the society housed the museum did not allow for the appropriate
management of the collection and nor could it appropriately accommodate the influx of visitors
that in tourist season could reach up to 200 visitors a day.
The CAFF investment has allowed the Broome Historical Society to relocate and restore the
museum. It has facilitated greater access to the community with extra space; with better
opportunities to improve and care for the collection and to provide more interactive educational
promotion and will surely see the increase of visitors to the site
–
Networked and accessible spaces.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Arts House
The Arts House was refurbished in n 2006. The Department of Culture and the Arts contributed
$1 million to the refurbishment which has enhanced the venue by way of improved access,
audience comfort, improved performance facilities and a new box office, whilst the buildings
atmosphere, unique character and heritage architecture have remained in tact. The
refurbishment included improved front-of-house facilities, new lifts and balcony spaces, better
performance spaces and improvements to the air-conditioning were a part of the upgrades
The venue is home to the Blue Room and is a platform for many successful local contemporary
performing arts productions.33
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Subiaco Refurbishments
The Department of Culture and the Arts and the City of Subiaco supported the $4.7 million
refurbishment of the Subiaco Theatre Centre as a small to medium sized venue to meet the
needs of the professional arts sector and to provide a range of community activities. The
Department contributed $2.35 million.
On 1 July 2006 following a year of extensive renovations, the original Subiaco City Hall built in
1956, which was subsequently converted into a performing arts venue in 1984. In 2006, the
centre underwent major refurbishment and reopened as Subiaco Arts Centre The
refurbishment included upgrade stage lighting infrastructure to the main auditorium and studio,
new auditorium and studio seating, the redesign of front of house facilities, the refurbishment of
community spaces and provision of refurbished office space for resident company Barking
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Department of Culture and the Arts Annual Report 2005-2006
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Gecko34.
The Centre has three performance areas including:



Main Auditorium with a corner stage and raked seating three sides for 302
The Studio with an intimate performance area seating 100
Subiaco Theatre Gardens with a stunning Amphitheatre for outdoor concerts
“In addition to presenting many high quality public performances, Subiaco Arts Centre also
hosts keep-fit and yoga community classes, as well as actor’s workshops and theatre company
rehearsals”35
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Art in the built environment
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Percent for Art Scheme
The Western Australian Percent for Art Scheme allocates up to one percent of the estimated
total construction cost of the State's capital works projects $2 million and over, to commission
Western Australian artworks. The Department of Culture and the Arts works in partnership with
the Department of Housing and Works to develop, implement, deliver and advocate for the
inclusion of Percent for Art component in civic projects.
The Scheme is based on the following key objectives:



improve the quality of the built environment and value of public facilities;
identify and create new professional and economic opportunities for West Australian
artists; and
to enhance the capacity of the Percent for Art Scheme to recognise:
o aesthetic excellence and quality of artwork in the built environment;
o the social value added by the arts and culture across government buildings
and the broader community;
o the multidisciplinary qualities of contemporary art practice;
o the need for curatorial assessment and critical analysis of commissioned
artworks;
o the role of art and artists in sustainable cultural development; and
o the diversity of community groups and importance of local perspectives in
commissioned artwork projects.
A review of the Scheme was undertaken in 2003, resulting in the report 'Integrating Views: A
review of State Government's Percent for Art Scheme'. The review made 16
recommendations.
The Scheme commenced with two stages of five pilot projects in the early 1990's and has now
built up to include a number of State Government building projects. Commissioning
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35
Department of Culture and the Arts Annual Report 2005-2006
http://www.subiacotheatrecentre.com.au/aboutus.asp
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departments have included health, justice, education and police. State Government
departments that provide transport infrastructure such as WA Government Rail and Main
Roads WA have also commenced commissioning public artworks. .
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 3
 Encourage and support a vibrant and sustainable culture and arts sector.
Arts and cultural industries generate important employment and income for many Western
Australians. The 2007 ABS statistics illustrate that over 6,600 actively trading businesses in
Western Australia were in a cultural industry at the start of the 2006-2007 financial year. The
largest numbers of businesses were in architectural services, advertising services and
newspaper, book and stationary retailing36.
The Department of Culture and the Arts recognises that the creative industries significantly
contribute to the Western Australian economy. Through a number of initiatives and funded
programs the Directorate has achieved a number of important creative enterprise outcomes.
The Department of Culture and the Arts supports the creative industries through our existing
Contemporary Music and Designer Fashion programs, and through ongoing research and
policy support.
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Perth’s Creative Industries Mapping Project
Perth’s Creative Industries Mapping Project is a partnership project involving the City of Perth
and the Departments of Culture and the Arts, Industry and Resources and the Premier and
Cabinet. It represents a geographical analysis and qualitative analysis of the Creative
Industries in Perth. The report is largely based on ABS data from the 2001 Census and 2006
ATO information. Some of the statistics highlighted in the key findings are as follows:
- The total economic impact of the creative industries is $10.6bn, comprising $4.6bn direct
and $6.0bn indirect or flow-on contribution.
- Growth in Creative Industry earnings is 25% higher than other industry areas.
- With the current growth rate in Creative Industry wages of 5%, this figure is estimated to be
at $1.92 bn, for 2006.
- The Creative Industries workforce has grown at more than four times the rate (7.3%) of the
State’s total workforce (1.8%).
- Perth’s Creative Industries employed over 31,000 people or 5.2% of the total workforce in
2001.
- This comprised 9,248 Creative Industries workers employed directly in the Creative
Industries and 19,328 working or “embedded” in other industry areas
- The remaining 11,984 people were employed in business and support roles in the Creative
Industries
- The total employment in Metropolitan Perth’s Creative industries was estimated at almost
40,000 in 2006
36
These figures are sourced from the 2008 Vital Statistics report
26
- Metropolitan Perth’s Creative Industries have an average annual growth in excess of 5%
with particularly strong growth in Software, Advertising and Music.
- Assessed in terms of qualifications, Perth has a wealth of creative talent and qualified
people In 2006
- The city of Perth has the highest number of Creative Industries of any metropolitan LGA 37
Enriched
Communities
Vibrant Regions/
New Horizons
Meaningful Places
& Spaces
Creative
Enterprise
Innovative
Partnerships
Supporting
Creative People
Contemporary Music Program
The Contemporary Music Grants Program is focused on assisting artists and music businesses
to access commercial markets for their products, developing skills and infrastructure, and
building new audiences for Western Australian contemporary music. In 2001 a Contemporary
Music Taskforce had been set up. Their findings resulted in the State Government’s
commitment of $5 million over the following four years. This was followed by a re-commitment
of $850,000 per annum for the next four years towards Contemporary Music (ending in 2009).
The local music industry has flourished. There has been a marked growth and development,
with increased promotion and awareness of Western Australian talent. There has been a
marked increase of the level of coverage of local music in local, national and international
media. Western Australia has recently produced some of the finest bands/artists to come out of
Australia including Eskimo Joe, John Butler Trio, The Waifs, The Panics, Little Birdy, Sleepy
Jackson, End of Fashion, Bob Evans, Karnivool and Gyroscope. Many of whom have been
ARIA award winners.
Financial Year
# of applications
supported
Total Funds paid
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
Total
36
100
75
103
97
411
$302,545
$610,665
$699,939
$1,332,438
$1,434,027
$4,379,614
.
End of Fashion
End of Fashion is a rock pop band formed in 2003. They have received a number of grants
from the Department of Culture and the Arts. The End of Fashion’s first track “Rough
Diamonds” was included on the 2003 WAMi compilation and was given extensive national
airplay on Triple J and community radio prior to release. Their 1st official single “Anything
Goes” was added to high rotation by Triple J in its 1st week of release in November 2003 and
was the 15th most played track on alternative radio formats across the country by December
2003. The video for “Anything Goes” began national airplay on Rage in December 2003 and
the band was also featured as one of Triple J’s ‘next crop artists’ in 2003, giving them extensive
additional national coverage.
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The full report is available on:
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In February 2004, End of Fashion supported Little Birdy on their first national headlining tour.
The band then signed a one EP deal with independent label Hello Cleveland for their debut 4
track release “Rough Diamonds/Anything Goes”. In the same year the Department of Culture
and the Arts funded End of Fashion to attend the South by South West Music Festival and
Conference where they had received strong interest from a number of major labels, particularly
EMI.
Following the band’s return from South by South West Music Festival, “Rough Diamonds”
crossed over onto commercial radio formats and in April 2004 was the fifth most added single
to Contemporary Rock radio formats and the 14th most added single to all radio. The single
also received airplay on Video Hits, VH1, V and MTV, entered the top 20 most ordered
Australian singles and was included in the Triple J ‘Home and Hosed – Freshly Plucked’ CD
compilation. End Of Fashion, along with Little Birdy, also played at the Triple M Garage
Session at North Cronulla Beach and on Rove Live. The band are included on the annual
Homebake 2004 lineup and played a sold out show in Tokyo, Japan. The four track EP “Too
Careful” was added to high rotation on Triple J and the video was added to Rage. End of
Fashion also headed to Oxford, Mississippi, in the United States to record their debut album
with Denis Herring as producer (also produced Modest Mouse, Sparklehorse and Elvis
Costello).
In 2005 they received a $12,260 grant to tour Australia to support their first single released
from their “End of Fashion” debut album. The album was released in September 2005 and was
immediately made Triple J’s feature album receiving daily national airplay. In 2006 they
received a Quick Response Grant to attend the South by South West Music Festival and
Conference in Austin Texas.
Press coverage was received in a range of print media including the New York Times, Austin
Chronicle, NME, The Fly, The Daily Telegraph, Lucky Mag, Drum Media, and on a large
number of industry and online media websites. A live interview was also conducted with
Channel [V]. On their return from South by South West Music Festival, the band had to decline
recording offers from US-based labels Interscope, A & M and Epic. Publishing offers were
made by EMI, BMG, Universal Publishing (both UK and Australia), Sony ATV Publishing and
Festival Music Publishing. In May 2004, two months after the The Department of Culture and
the Arts funded trip to South by South West Music Festival, End Of Fashion signed a worldwide
publishing deal with EMI. The significant cash advance from the publishing contract has
allowed band members to recoup substantial debts incurred in initial recording, development
and touring endeavors. The trip also allowed for extensive development of One Louder’s
professional network in the US and UK, vital to the band’s future activities and success in these
territories.
The band is currently writing with a view to recording their second album in early 2008. The
plan is to release it in the middle of next year. Their debut record was very successful - it sold
just short of platinum status, and the band received two ARIA awards for it (best video and best
breakthrough artist - single). They have established a very strong touring audience, which they
hope to build on with the next record.
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Designer Fashion Program
In 2002 the State Government established a fashion taskforce to establish ways in which to
develop the Western Australian designer fashion sector. The taskforce consisted of 15
members, who represented a variety of sector interests including design, wholesale, retail,
manufacturing, education, publicity, events and industry. As part of the resulting strategy the
two-year competitive Designer Fashion Grants Program was launched in August 2004. It aims
to assist both creative and sector development of the designer fashion sector.
The Interim Report released in 2007 has demonstrated that the program has had several
tangible outcomes for the Western Australian Designer Fashion sector. It has led to greater
national and international recognition for distinctive Western Australian designer fashion. It has
lead to an increased commercial potential of Western Australian fashion designers and
businesses through the achievement of sustainable success through increases in sales and
increased market intelligence. The report indicates that the fashion sector has seen the
emergence of more buoyant, capable and professional designers due through increased
business and creative skills development. And there has been a marked increase in
employment opportunities for design professional with the Western Australian designer fashion
sector.
Financial Year
# of applications
supported
Total Funds paid
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
Total
21
55
40
116
$158,307
$381,988
$250,314
$790,609
United Constructions
The 'united constructions' label is collaboration between Crabb and Miraudo and based in
Western Australia, they commission manufacturers in WA to produce high quality designer
garments.
Jill Crabb was awarded her BA of Fashion and textiles degree at Curtin University of
Technology. She was awarded Vice Chancellor's list each year of her studies. Prior to this Jill
completed a Certificate III in Visual Arts and Certificate III of Graphic Design at Central TAFE.
During her Curtin University degree Jill gained extensive experience in retail sales, production,
garment construction and fabric embellishment working with Megan Salmon for over three
years and Shantha Cokis at Periscope in King Street for one year.
Helen Miraudo worked in the Fashion Industry for nineteen years gaining valuable experience
with fashion label Beauty + Beast in Japan. On her return to Australia she collaborated on
clothing label Lilly Stern for two years. Helen formed her own couture business designing and
producing costumes for Paul McClurg and, designing and producing one off garments
specialising in evening wear, and Bridal wear. Helen has freelanced for Indigo Couture Bridal
Wear for seven years and has worked part time for Periscope for four years in the position of
sales and buying.
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The first collection developed by Crabb and Miraudo, 'it's our turn now' Spring/Summer 06-07,
aimed at the female market 25 years plus, boasted beautiful fabrics embellished with their own
signature print and an emphasis on construction, the label focuses on quality and attention to
detail. This 'united construction' collection was a contradiction in design and attitude, offering
glamour mixed with grunge and wit.
Expanding on the Spring/Summer collection 2006-07, Autumn/Winter 2007 'super trooper'
incorporated fine New Zealand Merino Wools, hand knitted garments and lace with a military
spirit. The new season print developed a military influence still in keeping with their philosophy
of grunge, wit and glamour.
Funding from the Department of Culture and the Arts has enabled ‘United Constructions’ to
enter the fashion market place immediately and more effectively. With travel and marketing
projects funded ‘United Constructions’ were able to establish contact with buyers early in the
label’s development and receive media coverage that they would not have received otherwise.
It also gave ‘United Constructions’ the opportunity to develop relationships with agents in the
East and overseas and to establish the development of knitwear in their collections.
Over the four seasons ‘united construction’ have increased their sales and production through
sales trips over east. With participation in two Rosemount Australian Fashion week group
collection shows they have been able to meet with international buyers and have been taken
on by a New Zealand based agent who has already secured their first New Zealand account for
Autumn Winter 0838.
INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 4
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Encourage and support a vibrant and sustainable culture and arts sector
The Department of Culture and the Arts has entered into several key partnerships in keeping
with its continued commitment to improving ways in which to deliver arts and culture outcomes
to communities. These have included but are not limited to, all levels of Government: Federal,
State and Local; the sector and business.
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Looking for innovative ways to deliver arts and culture outcomes to
communities.
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Telling Tales: Western Australian Artists-In-School Partnerships
Partnership with the Department of Education
Telling Tales is an initiative of Creative Connections, a strategic partnership between the
Department of Education and Training and the Department of Culture and the Arts. The key
mechanism through which the Creative Connections: an Arts in Education Partnership
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Case study provided by Helen Miraudo
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Framework is delivered is ArtsEdge. The aim of ArtsEdge is to encourage, develop and
promote learning environments which spark creativity in young people and in their school
communities. It delivers professional learning for teachers, artists and arts organisations, and
resources and publications to develop partnerships between the arts and education sectors in
Western Australia.
Telling Tales: Western Australian Artists-In-School Partnerships was launched in June 2007.
The publication profiles twenty inspirational artists-in-schools partnerships throughout Western
Australia since 2004. It is a companion publication to the Artists in Schools: The ArtsEdge
guide for artists and teachers in Western Australia which was released in November 2006.
Together they provide a practical resource and a source of inspiration and best practice for
teachers and artists when developing artists in schools projects.
Telling Tales received funding support from the Department of Education and Training, and
from the Education and Art Partnership Initiative of the Australia Council, the Australian
Government’s arts funding and advisory body. 1500 copies have been distributed to a diverse
group of stakeholders, including every government school in Western Australia, DCA’s key
funded and portfolio arts organisations, tertiary institutions, local government
and key
community libraries39
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Multicultural Arts Marketing Ambassadors Strategy (MAMAS WA)
Partnership with the Australia Council
Multicultural Arts Marketing Ambassadors strategy (MAMAS WA) is a three year audience
development initiative. It is a partnership program that is co funded by the Australia Council and
the Department of Culture and the Arts designed to support long-term planning for audience
development and organisational multicultural capacity building. It is an organisational
development project for not for profit arts organisations and is conducted in three editions over
2006 – 2008. Each year, seven organisations will be invited to participate by the Department of
Culture and the Arts. MAMASWA spans three main areas:
- Professional Development course presented by the Australian Institute of Management.
- Proposed Pilot Project supported by funding from DCA;
- Implementation of MAMASWA learning through course and organisational engagement in
the Pilot Project (3 – 12 months).
The Australia Council have allocated $300,000 for the professional development component.
DCA have allocated $300,000 for pilot project funding. The MAMAS program seeks to provide
a professional leadership environment for the exchange of ideas and information leading to
new strategies for integrated marketing, audience development and communication with
existing and potential Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) audiences and communities.
The three year project is destined to achieve the following long-term outcomes:
- Increased participation of people of culturally and linguistically diverse background in the
programs of Western Australia’s arts organisations
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- Increased inclusion of multicultural audience and participant strategies within the artistic
program, and strategic and operational planning of organisations
- Increased capacity of arts organisations to engage CALD communities in WA arts and
cultural services
- Consequent to the MAMASWA training funding is available to organisations to for pilot
projects that will aid in the achievement of these outcomes.
Currently, seven arts organisations are involved with a diverse range of culturally diverse arts
projects: WA Symphony Orchestra, Blue Room, Barking Gecko Theatre Company, Perth
International Arts Festival, Ogdens Pty Ltd, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, WA Opera.
SUPPORTING CREATIVE PEOPLE
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:5
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Develop a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce
Central to the Development and Strategy Directorate is the support of professional artists in
pursuit of artistic excellence. Here the Directorate has had significant outcomes in terms of
supporting artists and arts workers throughout their career, promoting the value of the arts and
the role of artists and supporting the creation and maintenance of an environment in which
artistic freedom is a key principle.
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Supporting artists and arts workers throughout their career
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Funding for the Arts
The Department of Culture and the Arts provides funding to artists and arts organizations
through a number of grants programs. Funding is provided to 46 funded arts organisations. 6
Organisations are funded in partnership with the Australia Council, 19 are triennially funded
and 21 are funded through a multiyear funding program. In addition project funds are
distributed to individuals and companies through the grants program, Artflight, and other arts
and cultural development programs.
The Arts Grants Program is comprised of three main programs; Arts Development, Indigenous
Arts and Young People & the Arts. These programs are assessed by peer-assessment panels
comprised of industry peers with relevant expertise, experience and an informed interest and
knowledge of sector and community needs and interests.
Arts Development
The Arts Development Program is assessed by the Arts Development panel. The Program
focuses on supporting applications which benefit the arts sector across all artforms (excluding fi
lm, television and radio). The Program comprises the following categories: •
- Project Development;
- Distribution
- Short-Term Artist in Residence
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Annual or Multi-Year Program
Creative Development Fellowships
Visual Arts and Craft Mid-Career Fellowship
Publishing Assistance Program.
Indigenous Arts
The Indigenous Arts Program is assessed by the Indigenous Arts panel. The panel considers
applications which benefit the Indigenous arts sector. The Indigenous Arts program aims to
promote a greater understanding of Indigenous culture amongst both Aboriginal peoples and
the wider community. Support for traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander arts and culture is a priority for the State of Western Australia. The Indigenous Arts
panel has adopted the program principles developed by the Australia Council’s Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Arts Board. These principles fall within five key areas: Respect, Authority,
Rights, Responsibilities and Diversity. The panel is comprised of Indigenous artists and
representatives from around Western Australia who assess applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander artists, groups and organisations. Applications are invited across all
artforms, (excluding film, television and radio). The Program comprises the following
categories:
- Project Development
- Distribution
- Annual or Multi-Year Program.
Young People & the Arts
The Young People & the Arts Program is assessed by the Young People & the Arts panel. The
Program focuses on applications which benefit the youth arts sector. The Program comprises
the following categories:
- Project Development
- Distribution
- Annual or Multi-Year Program
- Young People & the Arts Fellowships
- Young People & the Arts International Scholarship
- Young People & the Arts Quick Response Fund
Other Grants Programs
Artflight:
Artflght is a travel program designed to assist Western Australian artists and arts workers to
attend events or undertake activities of strategic significance to the development and promotion
of their arts practice or profession. Such events/activities may be within Western Australia,
elsewhere within Australia, or overseas. Only artists or arts workers with an established
professional history are eligible for overseas travel assistance. Interstate and international
projects must be of strategic significance to the State. A maximum of $3,000 is available per
applicant for travel costs and freight only.
Emerging Curators Program:
The Purpose of the Emerging Curator Program is to support the development of new curators
of contemporary arts and crafts. The program is open to curators and artist-curators who
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consider themselves to be ‘emerging’. This program is deliberately responsive to opportunities
that arise each year for Western Australian curators to gain direct experience of a major
institution or significant event.
TOTAL GRANTS FUNDED ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL YEAR:
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
17, 275 981
16, 921 584
15, 083 562
17, 005 324
2005/2006
19, 494 299
2006/2007
16, 083 864
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