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Join us for PICA After Hours: Opening Night on Friday 16 October.

51 James Street, Perth Cultural Centre
+61 (0) 8 9228 6300

06/10/2026

Next Saturday, join us for Weekends at PICA and hear 'Circular Economies' artists in conversation with guest curator Miranda Johnson! ⁠
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Developed through SPACED residencies across regional Western Australia between 2024–2026. 'Circular Economies' presents newly commissioned works by House of Natural Fiber, Tarsh Bates and Susan Hauri-Downing, Loren Kronemyer, Ilona McGuire and Zali Morgan and Linda Tegg. ⁠
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Hear artists discuss the collaborations, communities and exchanges that shaped their projects, and experience a live scent distillation by Tarsh Bates and Susan Hauri-Downing. ⁠
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Saturday 17 October, 3–4:30pm. Entry is free! ⁠
Register at pica.org.au.
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PICA's events are made possible thanks to our Community Engagement Partner, City of Perth

05/10/2026

Having recently completed her residency at Khoj in New Delhi, Luisa Hansal reflects on a transformative month of research and making. ⁠
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Working intuitively across painting, sculpture and sewing, Luisa explored themes of pain, grief and renewal. In this conversation, Hansal discusses the shifts in her practice, the value of uncertainty and her desire to create space for forms of knowledge that exist beyond language.⁠
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Read more about Luisa's residency at https://pica.org.au/luisa-hansal-cross-hatchings-perth-new-delhi/
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PICA’s Studio Program is supported by PICA’s Art Ambassadors. This residency is supported by Creative Australia through the International Engagement Fund and Khoj, New Delhi

26/09/2026

'Circular Economies' is an exhibition of new commissions by five local, national and international artists and collaborators.⁠
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In partnership with SPACED and presented as part of PICA's next season, 'Circular Economies' is curated by Miranda Johnson and developed through five artist residencies across regional Western Australia, the exhibition foregrounds the visible and invisible systems that sustain regional life: reciprocal labour, shared memory, intergenerational knowledge, ecological care, resource use and informal exchange.⁠
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Curated by Miranda Johnson and developed through five artist residencies across regional Western Australia, the exhibition foregrounds the visible and invisible systems that sustain regional life: reciprocal labour, shared memory, intergenerational knowledge, ecological care, resource use and informal exchange.⁠
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Opening on Friday 16 October at PICA After Hours, 'Circular Economies' will run until Sunday 20 December. ⁠
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Learn more at pica.org.au/whats-on/circular-economies/
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Circular Economies is a partnership between Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts and SPACED, supported by PICA’s Art Commissioners⁠
and the Western Australian Government.⁠
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Image: Loren Kronemyer, 'Materiel World', screening at Esperance Pistol Club, 2025. Photo: Jennene Riggs.

25/09/2026

PICA is pleased to announce that the 2026 Hatched People's Choice Award recipient is Alanna Askew from the University of Wollongong! Congratulations, Alanna!⁠
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Alanna’s work 'Permanent Transience' uses foraged materials from coastal landscaped to form a series of 52 hand-build ceramic pieces, shaped by the distinct mineral compositions of unprocessed wild clay. Combined with natural pigments and driftwood ash glaze, Alanna's organic forms reveal the diversity of coastal terrain, with and earthy palette that directly embodies the landscape.⁠
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There is just over a week left to experience 'Hatched 2026'. Open until Sunday 4 October, Tuesday – Sunday, 12–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free. ⁠
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Learn more at pica.org.au/whats-on/hatched-national-graduate-show-2026/
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‘Hatched’ is made possible with the support of the Minderoo Foundation and PICA’s Art 1000 Donors. The Dr Harold Schenberg Arts Awards are made possible by funds bequeathed to The University of Western Australia by Dr Harold Schenberg.⁠
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Photos: Guy Louden

24/09/2026

PICA is delighted to announce internationally acclaimed sculptor Yona Lee as the recipient of the 2027 Judy Wheeler Commission!⁠
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Made possible through the generosity of the Simpson Family, the Judy Wheeler Commission is PICA’s annual site-responsive commissioning program, supporting artists to create ambitious new work in response to the architecture and history of the PICA building.⁠
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For the fifth commission in the program’s 10-year series, Yona Lee will create an expansive sculptural installation spanning PICA’s first floor. Constructed from stainless-steel tubing, the work will wrap around the space as a continuous line, incorporating everyday objects and transforming the building into an expanded drawing.⁠
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The 2027 Judy Wheeler Commission by Yona Lee will be presented at PICA in 2027!⁠
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1. Yona Lee 'Fountain in Transit' 2026, detail view, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna Waiwhetu, New Zealand. Courtesy of the artist and Fine Arts, Sydney.
2. Yona Lee. Photo: Rift Photography
3. Yona Lee, 'An Arrangement for 5 Rooms' 2022, installation view, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Courtesy of the artist and Fine Arts, Sydney.

19/09/2026

Closing on Monday! Explore opportunities locally, in Taipei, Makassar and Parramatta.⁠
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Learn more about PICA's 2027 Studio Program and apply at pica.org.au/opportunities/
Applications close Monday 21 September, 5pm AWST. ⁠
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PICA’s Studio Program is supported by PICA’s Art Ambassadors, Treasure Hill Artist Village, Rumata' Artspace, Creative Australia through the International Engagement Fund and North Metropolitan TAFE.⁠
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Design:

18/09/2026

Applications for PICA's 2027 Studio Program are closing on Monday!⁠
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Explore opportunities locally, in Taipei, Makassar or Parramatta. Applications close Monday 21 September, 5pm AWST. ⁠
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Take a look inside the studio of Sydney Jarrett, who recently undertook a month long residency in Studio 2. ⁠
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Learn more and apply for the 2027 Studio Program at pica.org.au/opportunities/
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PICA’s Studio Program is supported by PICA’s Art Ambassadors, Treasure Hill Artist Village, Rumata' Artspace, Creative Australia through the International Engagement Fund and North Metropolitan TAFE.⁠
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Photos: Olivia Pizzale-Bryce

17/09/2026

Introducing Belinda Hearn, a 'Hatched 2026' artist and recent graduate of Deakin University, Melbourne!
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'Hatched 2026' is now open, Tuesday – Sunday, 12–5pm⁠. Our exhibitions are always free!⁠
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Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open until Sunday 20 September, don’t forget to have your say in the $5000 prize. You can cast your vote by scanning the QR codes located throughout the gallery.⁠
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‘Hatched’ is made possible with the support of the Minderoo Foundation and PICA’s Art 1000 Donors. The Dr Harold Schenberg Arts Awards are made possible by funds bequeathed to University of Western Australia by Dr Harold Schenberg.⁠
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Images:⁠
1. Conversation in Brass 2025 (Detail)⁠
2. Courtesy of the artist

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Perth, WA
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