Arts and Culture Trust

11/12/2024

This weekend is your final change to catch Perth Cultural Centre transform into a winter wonderland for A Snowy Christmas! ❄️✨

There’ll be festive lights, falling snow, Santa, food trucks and more Christmas magic!

🕒 4 - 8pm, this weekend.

This project is proudly supported by City of Perth 🎄

11/12/2024

05/12/2024

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth and the Perth Cultural Centre proudly lit up in orange to support 16 Days in WA. This annual campaign runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day).

This year’s theme, “Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play Your Part,” encourages everyone to take action in challenging the culture, behaviours, and attitudes that contribute to violence against women and children. Now in its 8th year, 16 Days in WA is part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, and together, we can drive meaningful change. 🧡

04/12/2024

We are hiring!

We are looking for motivated individuals to help us deliver excellent customer service for our events, functions and bars during Perth's Festival Season in all departments.

Casual positions with flexible hours available.

Visit our website learn more and apply.

22/11/2024

We’re thrilled to share the success of the Creative Pathways panel discussion held on 19 November at Bob Hawke College! This inspiring event connected school students with some of WA’s leading arts professionals, offering invaluable insights into careers in the creative industries.

A huge thank you to our exceptional panelist - Ryan Taaffe, Cezera Critti-Schnaars, Raewyn Hill, Dr Renée Newman, David McAllister AC, Maitland Schnaars, Chris van Tuinen and Rebecca Whitworth - for their wisdom, stories and guidance. As well as our student host from Bob Hawke College, Alyssa Schurmann.

This event truly showcased the power of collaboration in inspiring the next generation of creative professionals and audiences.

Stay tuned for future opportunities to engage with leaders in the creative sectors!

28/10/2024

Earlier this month, Subiaco Arts Centre and State Theatre Centre of Western Australia took part in Entertainment Assist’s National Buckets of Love campaign, aiming to raise vital funds for mental health programs tailored specifically to those in the entertainment industry.

We’re thrilled to share that the overall campaign raised an incredible $43,000.

Congratulations to Entertainment Assist and thank you to everyone who donated. 🧡

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10/10/2024

This weekend, two of our venues will be supporting a cause that is close to our hearts by hosting a Buckets of Love collection.

The National Buckets of Love campaign runs during Mental Health Week to raise vital funds for mental health programs tailored specifically to those in the entertainment industry.

State Theatre Centre and Subiaco Arts Centre will be collecting funds to support the wellbeing of our entertainment industry workers.

If you would like to make a contribution but won’t be at a performance this weekend, you can make a donation or visit the Buckets of Love webpage for more information.

Find out more - entertainmentassist.org.au/buckets-of-love
Make a donation - givenow.com.au/bucketsoflove

Entertainment Assist

26/09/2024

21/08/2024

As part of His Majesty's Theatre, Perth's 120th Anniversary, we are celebrating some of our most dedicated patrons. These are patrons who have attended the most shows or purchased the most tickets to events at The Maj over the years.

At various shows this year, these patrons were presented with a pack that included a ‘gold ticket’ – redeemable for two tickets to a performance at the venue, a limited-edition His Majesty’s Theatre 120-year keep cup, drink vouchers for two beverages and a hand-written thank you note.

Venue Operations Manager Alex Lehmann presented Bernard Mearns with his gift pack at Rusalka last month. Bernard is one of The Maj’s most prolific and valued attendees – well loved by our Front of House and Box Office staff; in 2024 alone, Bernard has purchased tickets to 11 shows at The Maj and to 30 shows across all ACT venues!

Bernard was also treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the theatre, giving him a sneak peek of the set and back-stage area.

Other recipients of a loyalty pack this year included Paula Hanson, Alida Reitzenstein, Megan Dodsworth, Roderick Allen and Yannis Vrodos.

Our audiences are the heart and soul of our venues - we can’t wait to celebrate more of them throughout this significant year.

19/08/2024

The Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) is delighted to announce that expressions of interest for its Community Partner Program are now open. This initiative is designed to empower not-for-profit organisations across Western Australia by providing them with the resources and support they need to amplify their impact within local communities.

The Community Partner Program offers a diverse range of benefits, including access to raised funds, in-kind donations, resource sharing, and venue usage, all specifically tailored to help community partners flourish and achieve their missions.

ACT is actively seeking expressions of interest from organisations whose goals align with its own, fostering collaboration and mutual growth for a stronger, more vibrant community.

Submissions will be accepted until 30 September 2024, with successful applicants beginning their partnerships on 1 November 2024.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/about-us/community-partner-program/

19/07/2024

The Great Family Winter Challenge was a fantastic success at the Perth Cultural Centre, engaging families during the winter school holidays!

Over six action-packed days, around 2,000 participants enjoyed five exciting stations with activities like Egg & Spoon races, Soccer, Mini Golf, Sledding, and Adventure Courses.

The grand finale at the WA Museum Boola Bardip City Room's Victory Station let kids craft their own medals and strike a pose on the podium photo booth, wrapping up the challenge with smiles and celebration!

18/07/2024

The Great Family Winter Challenge was a fantastic success at the Perth Cultural Centre, engaging families during the winter school holidays!

Over six action-packed days, around 2,000 participants enjoyed five exciting stations with activities like Egg & Spoon races, Soccer, Mini Golf, Sledding, and Adventure Courses.

The grand finale at the WA Museum Boola Bardip City Room's Victory Station let kids craft their own medals and strike a pose on the podium photo booth, wrapping up the challenge with smiles and celebration!

📸 James Campbell Photography

16/07/2024

Exciting progress at Perth Film Studios! Massive steel roofing structures have been installed at our cutting-edge facility in Malaga, marking a major milestone in construction.

Scheduled for completion by late 2025 with operations starting early 2026, these state-of-the-art studios are set to establish a major creative centre for film, television, and digital media production in WA. Spanning 16 hectares near the new Malaga METRONET station, the studios will feature four sound stages and a total of 8,200 square meters of production space. They will also include production offices, workshops, set storage, and a 23,200 square meter backlot—larger than the Optus Stadium playing field.

The State Government has invested $233.5 million into the studios, with the goal being to establish WA as a major creative centre for international and national film, television, and digital media production.

The Arts and Culture Trust will be the owner of the Perth Film Studio, on behalf of the State Government.

Read more: https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/about-us/news-centre/major-construction-milestone-for-perth-film-studios/

24/05/2024

23/05/2024

The Arts and Culture Trust is pleased to welcome a new member to our Board.

Nhanda Yamaji man, Robert Taylor, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Trust, with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Since Mr Taylor’s appointment in 2015 as CEO of the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC), he has successfully delivered the Aboriginal Tourism Development Program, growing 39 new Aboriginal businesses across Western Australia and contributing significantly to the Jina Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan, which aims to further promote and develop Indigenous tourism experiences in WA.

Under Mr Taylor’s leadership WAITOC secured the World Indigenous Tourism Summit for Perth and continues to create new partnerships with prospective stakeholders to improve cultural understanding, respect and positive social outcomes for First Nations people.

For more on the Board of Trustees, see the ACT website: artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/about-us/board-of-trustees/

01/05/2024