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The Regional Arts Network is a statewide network of not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations based across regional Western Australia that are fostering a strong, connected, and capable regional arts and culture sector.
This network of organisations are key partners in Outback Prac and supporting emerging creative workers across the state.
Learn more about the regional organisations and potential hosts below.
Kimberley
Goolarri Media is a First Nations-owned and operated media and cultural organisation based in the Kimberley. Working across television, radio, digital media, events and training, they produce and share content that supports First Nations storytelling, culture and representation. Alongside broadcasting and media production, Goolarri delivers accredited media training, supports artists and musicians, manages venues and events, and creates pathways into education and employment within the creative industries.
Examples of Goolarri Media Enterprises’ activities:
- Kullarri NAIDOC Festival
- Goolarri Writers Program
- Community radio station
- Venue and event coordination
- Arts advocacy and skill development
Kimberley Arts Network (KAN) is a Broome-based arts organisation that supports artists, arts organisations and creative communities across the Kimberley. Through its network, KAN connects artists with opportunities, resources and each other, while coordinating exhibitions, workshops, performances and community arts activities. The organisation manages the KAN Shed, a community arts space in Broome, delivers the annual Broome Fringe Festival and supports the delivery of the Regional Arts Triennial.
Examples of Kimberly Arts Network’s activities:
- Broome Fringe Festival
- Kimberley Open Studios Trail
- Ceramic Studio
- Partnership projects and exhibitions
- Creative workshops and programs
- Arts advocacy and skill development
Pilbara
The Junction Co. is a Pilbara-based arts organisation that supports artists, creative practitioners and the broader creative industries across the region. The organisation manages a range of creative spaces, exhibitions, programs, and community initiatives designed to support regional artists and connect communities through the arts. The Junction Co. also manages gallery spaces and delivers visual arts programming in Karratha, including exhibitions at the Red Earth Arts Precinct.
Examples of The Junction Co. activities:
- The Jury Art Prize
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Venue and event coordination
- Partnership projects and programs
- Creative workshops and programs
- Arts advocacy and skill development
Gascoyne
Creality is an annual circuit of festivals held on consecutive weekends in Shark Bay, Gascoyne Junction, Burringurrah Remote Community, Exmouth, Coral Bay and Carnarvon. Working closely with local communities, they support interdisciplinary arts projects, artist training and mentoring opportunities, and cross-cultural creative collaborations.
Examples of Creality’s activities:
- Gascoyne Travelling Arts Festival
- Bloodbeats Music Program
- Event and festival coordination
- Artist and community engagement
Mid West
North Midlands Project is based in Carnamah and delivers a mix of arts, culture, history, health and community development initiatives across the Mid West. The organisation manages several creative spaces and galleries, maintains a community arts collection, and supports exhibitions, workshops, performances and local events. With resources including a mobile van of arts supplies and a community garden, North Midlands Project works with local communities to deliver creative projects and support vibrant regional towns.
Examples of North Midlands’ activities:
- Artist In Residence program
- YOUnity Studios
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Venue and event coordination
- Creative workshops and programs
- Artist and community engagement
Yamaji Art is a First Nations-owned and operated art centre in the Mid West, supporting First Nations artists across the Lower Murchison region of Yamaji Country. As the longest-running Aboriginal art centre in the region, it provides studio space, professional development and sales opportunities for artists working across painting, textiles, weaving, printmaking, design and performance. The organisation also coordinates exhibitions, artist development projects and cultural initiatives that support both artistic practice and cultural maintenance.
Examples of Yamaji Art’s activities:
- Creative workshops and programs
- Arts advocacy and skill development
- Retail and shop administration
- Exhibition and event coordination
- Community arts and cultural development
Wheatbelt
Arts Narrogin supports arts, culture and entertainment across Narrogin and the Dryandra Country region. Through a year-round program of live performances, exhibitions, workshops and community projects, they connect local creatives with audiences and opportunities to participate in the arts. The organisation also manages spaces and galleries, supporting artists, community groups and events through venue hire, project development and arts programming.
Examples of Arts Narrogin’s activities:
- Community arts programming
- Performance and event coordination
- Technical event support
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Artist and community engagement
Gardiner Street Arts Collective is a community arts hub based in Moora, supporting creative activity across the Northern Wheatbelt. The organisation presents arts programs, events and artist residency opportunities, while also managing a shared arts space used by local groups, artists and facilitators. The venue hosts a range of activities, including workshops, exhibitions, dance classes, music programs, community gatherings and a community garden, making it a central meeting place for creative and community activity in the region.
Examples of Gardiner Street Art Collective’s activities:
- Arts hub and community garden
- Community arts and cultural development
- Arts advocacy and skill development
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Venue and event coordination
Wheatbelt Arts & Events is York-based and delivers festivals, events and creative programs across the Wheatbelt. Best known for presenting The York Festival and York Jazz Festival, the organisation also supports workshops, artist development opportunities and community arts projects throughout the Avon Valley. As the home of the Wheatbelt Arts Hub they provide spaces for artists, creative exchange, collaboration and cultural programming within the region.
Examples of Wheatbelt Arts & Events’ activities:
- York Festival
- York Ballardong Arts & Culture Centre development
- Event and festival coordination
- Technical event support
- Creative workshops and programs
- Artist and community engagement
South West
Arts Margaret River holds a unique position in the WA regional and Australian landscape with a state-of-the-art facility, Nala Bardip Mia/Margaret River HEART, hosting music, theatre, dance, cinema, and visual arts events. Alongside major events such as the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival, they also deliver regular activities including film screenings, performances and summer sundowner events. Through its varied program, Arts Margaret River plays an important role in connecting artists, audiences and the wider community.
Examples of Arts Margaret River’s activities:
- Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Event and festival coordination
- Technical event support
- Venue operations
- Gallery and exhibition management
Nannup Music Club is best known for presenting the annual Nannup Music Festival, a long-running event that showcases established, emerging and First Nations musicians in the South West town of Nannup. Alongside the festival, the organisation supports music and cultural development through artist showcases, awards programs and a growing year-round calendar of activities. It is also developing its local property as a space for arts, music and community events.
Examples of Nannup Music Club’s activities:
- Nannup Music Festival
- Artist In Residence program and awards
- Event and festival coordination
- Technical event support
- Professional skill development
Southern Forest Arts is a community arts organisation based in Northcliffe that delivers creative programs across the Southern Forests region, including Northcliffe and Manjimup. Inspired by the connections between art, nature and place, the organisation manages a gallery, garden gallery, arts trails and community café, while presenting workshops, performances and exhibitions throughout the year. Southern Forest Arts also leads major regional initiatives, including the Regional Arts Triennial, and works with artists and communities to develop locally grounded creative projects.
Examples of Southern Forest Arts’ activities:
- Art & Nature Trail and Gallery
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Venue and event coordination
- Partnership projects and programs
- Creative workshops and programs
- Arts advocacy and skill development
Great Southern
Based in the Great Southern region, ArtSouthWA works year-round, showcases local artists through exhibitions, events, festivals and professional opportunities, while helping connect artists with audiences and each other. Their largest project is the annual Southern Art & Craft Trail, which features more than 600 artists across communities stretching from Lake Grace to Manjimup, Denmark, Bremer Bay, Mt Barker, Kendenup and Walpole.
Examples of ArtSouthWA’s activities:
- Southern Art and Craft Trail
- Easter Arts Festival
- Event and festival coordination
- Professional skill development workshops
- Member promotion and support
Denmark Arts supports artists and creative activity across the Great Southern and South Coast regions. Working across a range of artforms, they present an annual program of events, exhibitions and creative projects, including the Denmark Festival of Voice and Brave New Works. The organisation also manages the ArtsHouse venue and gallery, coordinates artist residency opportunities, and delivers initiatives such as sculpture awards that support artists to develop and share their work.
Examples of Denmark Arts’ activities:
- Brave New Works Festival
- Denmark Festival of Voice
- REVIVE Sustainable Sculpture Award
- Event and festival coordination
- Community arts programming
- Technical event support
Southern Edge Arts (SEA) is an Albany-based youth performance organisation that delivers workshops, performances and creative programs for young people across the Great Southern. Working across circus, aerials, theatre and other performance artforms, SEA provides training opportunities in a purpose-built facility and collaborates with professional artists and First Nations communities. Alongside its regular programs, the organisation creates and tours original performances, bringing their creative work to audiences within the region and beyond.
Examples of Southern Edge Arts’ activities:
- Performing arts skill development
- Performance production and coordination
- Technical event support
- Creative workshops and programs
- Engagement specifically with young people
Goldfields-Esperance
Artgold supports local artists, arts organisations and community creative projects across the Goldfields region. Acting as a hub for the regional arts sector, they connect people with funding opportunities, resources, professional development and industry networks. Artgold also advocates for the value of arts and culture across the region, supports a range of creative initiatives, and manages a gallery space in Boulder (Kalgoorlie).
Examples of Artgold’s activities:
- Arts advocacy and sector development
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Artist and community engagement
The Cannery Arts Centre is in a former fish cannery on Esperance’s foreshore, giving the centre its distinctive name and character. The centre manages gallery and studio spaces, presents a year-round program of exhibitions, concerts, workshops and artist residencies, and hosts major initiatives such as Cannery Art Awards. Home to the Esperance Pottery Club and a range of creative practitioners, The Cannery supports both individual artists and community arts activities while providing creative spaces for the wider community.
Examples of Cannery Arts Centre’ activities:
- Artist In Residence Program
- Cannery Art Awards
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Venue and event coordination
- Creative workshops and programs
- Retail and shop administration
Esperance Community Arts (ECA) works closely with local artists, groups and residents to develop creative projects that reflect the interests and experiences of the community. Their work is strongly rooted in community arts and cultural development, with programs that encourage participation, cultural exchange and connection. Through initiatives such as Open Studio, Taste of the World and a range of craft-based activities, ECA supports people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the arts in accessible ways.
Examples of Esperance Community Arts’ activities:
- Creative Reuse Open Studio
- Community arts and cultural development
- Partnership projects and events
- Arts advocacy and skill development
Rave About Arts is Ravensthorpe-based and presents a year-round program of performances, exhibitions and creative events for the local community. Supporting and delivering a range of artforms, their activities include music, dance, comedy, visual arts and open mic events. The organisation works with artists, community members, touring and local partners to develop programming that reflects community interests and creates opportunities for people to engage with the arts.
Examples of Rave About Arts’ activities:
- ARTitude Program
- Farm Gate Art Trail
- Performance and event coordination
- Technical event support
- Community arts programming
Wilurarra Creative is a community-led hub for young Ngaanyatjarra people across the remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands. It brings together creative activities, music, learning, mentoring and community programs that respond to local interests and needs. Part arts space, part library, café, hair salon and music studio, the hub supports young people to develop skills, pursue projects, build connections and explore creative and employment pathways.
Examples of Wilurarra Creative’s activities:
- Wilurarra Desert Reggae Project
- Community arts nd cultural development
- Creative programs
- Skills training and support