Lotterywest grants supporting creative spaces across WA

Western Australia's creative sector is benefitting from $10 million in grants delivered to 41 organisations as part of Lotterywest's Arts and Culture Infrastructure Grant Program.

Aligning with the Cook Labor Government's 'Creative WA' roadmap, this targeted funding aims to deliver essential infrastructure, venue and rehearsal room refurbishments, equipment and technology upgrades across the sector.

Improvements will breathe new life into creative spaces and equip organisations with modern tools to deliver meaningful arts and cultural experiences that enrich WA communities.

From arts and culture institutions to small regional hubs, grants are supporting a variety of organisations and addressing the sector's diverse needs, including building upgrades, audio-visual equipment and touring rigs.

Funding will strengthen WA's creative economy by supporting greater community participation in cultural activities and support the long‑term growth and sustainability of the sector.

Almost half of the total $10 million in funding is supporting organisations in WA's regions. Grants have been delivered in the South West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, Mid West, Great Southern, Peel and Kimberley regions - reaching as far as Warburton, where more than $420,000 will support a new cultural and creative space for the community.

The Performing Arts Centre Society has secured a $495,000 grant from Lotterywest towards the refurbishment and technical upgrades of the Blue Room Theatre and Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts has received $328,477.

A grant of more than $280,000 has been delivered to the City of Fremantle to upgrade the heritage‑listed Victoria Hall. Improvements will equip the venue with modern infrastructure to host accessible performances and community activities in a space that honours its historic character.

Lotterywest's Arts and Culture Infrastructure Grant Program will continue to strengthen the sector, with a further $20 million to be delivered through grant rounds across the next two financial years.

Read the full statement here.