Today the Chamber launches its #ArtsMatters campaign in the lead up to the WA State election on the 13th March.

As part of this initiative we have a new Advocacy platform - ArtsMatters.org.au – which outlines the policy and investment needed over the next four years to help realise the economic and social potential of Western Australia’s arts and culture sector.

A thriving creative sector will help the State diversify its economy, bring the jobs of the future, grow tourism, and support social cohesion.

We can also do more to ensure

• Our children benefit from participating in arts and creative activities as part of their education
• Our indigenous culture is celebrated and shared
• All Western Australian communities benefit from ambitious arts and cultural experiences.

While the past year was particularly devastating for the arts and culture sector, Western Australia’s artists and arts organisations continued to deliver and respond to the needs of the communities they work in.

With the support of the government, the sector will also be a vital part of the State’s recovery and future successes.

We invite you to be part of this campaign and show that Arts Matters at this election.

From the platform you can contact your local MP and candidates running in your electorate and urge them to support our arts and culture sector.

You can also email the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition and help share our four year plan for the arts.

We are asking our leaders to address soft infrastructure; the artists, organisations, and workers who make and present art; and to provide support in delivering creative excellence, innovation, and capacity-building for diverse and future-ready WA economy.

#ArtsMatters