Since 1997 and the launch of the Department's first Young People and the Arts (YPA) Policy, the Department of Culture and the Arts has provided support for arts activity that nourishes creativity and engagement in young people aged 26 and under.
A new Action Plan for Young People and the Arts was launched in March 2011. It identifies a suite of new actions in the area of young people and the arts for the period 2011-2012. It aims to engender creativity and engagement in young artists and arts workers, children and young people and their support networks, and the Young People and the Arts Sector.
In addition to the support outlined below, new initiatives will arise from the Action Plan. To hear about YPA funding opportunities, other grants and new YPA initiatives, contact youngpeople@dca.wa.gov.au and request to be on the YPA mailing list.
Organisational Funding
In 2011 the Department is providing triennial, multi-year and annual program funding to a number of arts organisations providing the very best arts programs by, with and for young Western Australians.
These organisations include:
Many of the programs delivered by other arts organisations (including peak bodies) in receipt of triennial and multi year funding from the Department also support arts activity by, with and for young artists, children and young people. Links to their websites can be found on the Funded Organisations page.
Grants Program
The Department's Young People and the Arts grants program supports arts activity by, with and for young people aged 26 and under. The grants program encompasses two project rounds assessing applications to the categories of Development and Distribution, 3 x $15,000 Fellowships (September round) and one $30,000 international; scholarship (February round). In addition a monthly Quick Response grants program supports opportunities arising outside of the normal funding deadlines.
