About Us

We build the conditions for the creative sector to thrive.

Blue Rooms Media Exmouth courtesy of Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation. Ngurrangga Ngunda-Nari Dancers at Jamba Nyinayi Festival 2024. Courtesy of Regional Arts WA.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is Western Australia's peak advocacy body for the arts and culture sector.

We provide informed insight to government, industry, and the wider community to advocate for policy, investment, and public understanding that reflects and supports the value and impact of our sector.

We provide platforms for connection, collaboration and shared learning across a diverse membership.

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Photography: Amelia Blanco. Courtesy of Community Arts Network.

Our Values

Listening | We listen to understand.

Trustworthy | We authentically amplify the voices of the sector.

Connection | We build relationships with and amongst others.

Ambitious | We focus on the value we provide today, while keeping sight of the big picture and long term vitality of our sector.

Integrity | We act transparently and with accountability to our members and funders.

OUR VISION

Arts and culture are valued as an essential part of life for everyone across Western Australia.

OUR PURPOSE

To advance Western Australia's arts and cultural sector as a whole through advocacy, connection and shared learning.

READ OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

WHAT WE DO

We build the conditions that allow the sector to realise its full potential.

Our job is to strengthen policy, investment, and long-term sector development, so that arts and culture infrastructure (hard and soft) is supported as a public good - essential to the life of our state.

We bring together the insights and experiences of artists, arts workers, organisations, and partners across the state and translate this into clear information for government, partners, and the community.

Advocacy

We organise sector insight into shared priorities.

We translate ideas into government-ready proposals and credible investment cases.

We build credibility, confidence, and public understanding of the sector, through consistent messaging, storytelling, and sector-wide resources.

Connection

We create platforms for collaboration and partnerships, and establish strategic alliances across portfolios.

We host events that connect the sector with decision-makers, peers and stakeholders.

We facilitate advisory groups and executive forums to align priorities.

Shared Learning

We run events and forums to support professional development and connect the sector.

We support organisational and individual capacity building.

We publish research, toolkits and practical resources and share insights, industry news and opportunities.

WHO WE REPRESENT

Our membership spans organisations and individuals working across artforms, regions and communities.

Membership is open to everyone, with options for arts organisations, individuals, local governments, corporates, and cultural and educational entities.

Become a Member

Membership is open to everyone, with options for arts organisations, individuals and associates.

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Our Members

Explore our Member Directory to connect with other members and discover who is part of our network.

CHECK OUT DIRECTORY

A strong, independent, sector-informed peak body plays a vital role in improving the conditions that enable Western Australia’s arts and cultural sector to operate and thrive.

RICK HEATH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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An Imaginary Life- theatre show presented 2024 by Humphrey Bower and Libby Klysz Image credit: Daniel Grant