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Events



National Archaeology Week and International Museum Day
18 – 24 May 2008
Uncover the mysteries of archaeology and discover the amazing work of the Western Australian Museum scientists.
www.museum.wa.gov.au


Arts, culture and heritage business workshops
22 May 2008, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
23 May 2008, Midland Sports Complex
Learn practical tips on how to access the tourism market in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors at workshops hosted by Tourism Western Australia.
www.tourism.wa.gov.au


Margaret Medcalf Award
10am, 14 May 2008, State Library Theatre
The Margaret Medcalf Award is an annual State Records Office of WA award for excellence in research and referencing utilizing original sources in the State archives collection.
www.sro.wa.gov.au


Latest News

14 May 2008
Premier launches Arts Partnership Fund

A new initiative with the State Government, Mirvac WA and the Australia Business Arts Foundation will provide matching funds for new cash partnerships between small to medium businesses and the arts.

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08 May 2008
State Budget 2008-09: Building WA - Our great State

Western Australia’s record building and infrastructure program will help sustain the State’s economic growth while continuing to contain debt, Premier Alan Carpenter said today.

As the 2008-09 State Budget was released Mr Carpenter said the people of Western Australia had worked hard to put their State at the forefront of Australia’s economic performance.

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08 May 2008
New culture and arts Director General appointed

Culture and the Arts Minister Sheila McHale today announced the appointment of Allanah Lucas as the new Director General of the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA).

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18 Apr 2008
Nominations now open for the WA Business and the Arts Partnership Awards

Business and art organisations are encouraged to nominate innovative partnerships for the 15th Western Australian Business and the Arts Partnership Awards.

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