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Through our collections and programs we offer visitors exciting encounters with the art of Western Australia, Australian Indigenous art and the art of the world. The Art Gallery of Western Australia, founded in 1895, occupies a precinct of three heritage buildings on the south-eastern corner of the Perth Cultural Centre. The Gallery houses the State Art Collection, which includes one of the world’s finest collections of Indigenous art, the pre-eminent collection of Western Australian art and design, as well as Australian and International art and design.

03/10/2026

Perth has swarmed to AGWA to step inside the extraordinary world of 'All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains'.

You’ve seen the exhibition. Now, meet the artist behind it.

Go behind the scenes with Stormie Mills in Part 1 of our new mini-series, exploring the artist, his practice and the ideas behind 'All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains'.

From the stories buried within his works to the ideas that shaped the exhibition, hear directly from Stormie and get a closer look at the world he has created at AGWA.

This is just the beginning.

Watch Part 1 in full here https://youtu.be/FARWX3H0SOA
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15/09/2026

Spring school holidays are the perfect time for a PLAY DATE at AGWA! 🎨

Looking for a free, fun and inspiring way to spend the school holidays? Bring the whole family and discover new ways to connect with art, spend time together and see AGWA from a whole new perspective.

Our exciting PLAY DATES program has been specially designed for children and their families to enjoy. Join our Voluntary Gallery Guides on a guided tour of some of the Gallery’s highlights, then get creative with a program of playful workshops.

What’s on?
💃 Dancing the Gallery
👀 Cranky Pants
👗 Cardboard Couture
✏️ Drawing Together
🌟 Family Guided Tours

There’s something for every curious mind, so come along, get creative and make some memories together these school holidays!

🎟️ FREE

Explore what's on and book your school holidays activities via the link below.

https://bit.ly/4iuCSZo?

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Cranky Pants in collaboration between The Art Gallery of Western Australia and Bruce Asbestos. Cranky Pants installation view, The Art Gallery of Western Australia, 2026. Artwork – Bruce Asbestos Furball 2026. Artwork © Bruce Asbestos. Photo © Louise Coghill.

10/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Lisa Ho, winner of the new Pulse Acquisitive Art Award 2026!

Her striking artwork Made in Australia brings together the iconic Vegemite jar with the vivid crimson of Chinese dragons, powerfully expressing the contrasts and connections within her Australian and Chinese Malaysian heritage.

Lisa, a former Santa Maria College student and exhibiting artist in The West Australian Pulse 2026, explores themes of identity, belonging and the experience of growing up between cultures and her work has captivated audiences and judges alike.

The $3,000 Pulse Acquisitive Art Award, established by the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (), supports emerging Western Australian artists and strengthens pathways into the creative industries. Lisa’s artwork will now be acquired into the Department’s art collection.

Make sure you visit The West Australian Pulse 2026 to see Lisa's work, and the work of the other incredible exhibiting artists, before the exhibition closes on 13 September.

The West Australian Pulse 2026 is proudly sponsored by and .

03/09/2026

See AGWA through a new lens this September.

Join one of AGWA’s expert Voluntary Gallery Guides for an engaging guided tour and uncover the stories, ideas and perspectives behind the artworks on display.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to discover something new, our Gallery Guides offer fresh insights into AGWA’s exhibitions and the State Art Collection throughout the month.

🎟️ FREE | no bookings required.

Explore the full September tour program: https://bit.ly/4wXUpwF

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Ernest Jackson. United defence against aggression (Eng. & Fr. & Germ), 1917. Colour lithograph, 63.5 x 44cm (sheet). Gift of H.M. Government, 1921. Photo by Bo Wong.

02/09/2026

‘Chivalry is dead?’ opens at AGWA this weekend.

From courtly love to faerie tales, the exhibition explores 500 years of mediaeval revivalism in the State Art Collection from 1516 - 2023.

With mediaeval culture trending again today, ‘Chivalry is dead?’ looks back at the moments when knights, quests and romantic ideals resurfaced, especially in nineteenth century England. It’s a journey through fantasy, nostalgia, and the myths we keep returning to.

Be the first to see 'Chivalry is dead?’ on Saturday 5 September. Only at AGWA.

Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4rPv7PV

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G F Watts. Una and the Red Cross Knight, 1869. Oil on canvas, 134.6 x 152.4 cm; 166.3 x 183.6 x 6 cm (framed). The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Purchased, 1959. Photo: Christophe Canato

01/09/2026

As of today, AGWA and the Centenary Galleries are officially open 7 days a week. ✨

With more art to love at the Gallery, we are thrilled to welcome you in-person to experience our State Art Collection, exhibitions, and dynamic programming all week-long.

Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4wXUpwF

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All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains, Installation View, The Art Gallery of Western Australia, 2026. Artworks left to right: Stormie Mills, Sometimes life betrays you, 2015 (detail). Collection of Linda McCormack. © Stormie Mills. Stormie Mills, Such is an artistic life, 2019 (detail). Collection of Melissa Lekias. © Stormie Mills. Stormie Mills, The application of dirt-black, 2009 (detail). Collection of Marco D'Orsogna. © Stormie Mills. Photo: Frances Andrijich.

31/08/2026

Fresh out of the oven! 'Baked Goods' opens tomorrow Tuesday 1 September in AGWA's Centenary Galleries.

Drawn from the State Art Collection, this display of ceramic works raises questions about the ways in which we categorise objects, and where use ends and art begins.

Featuring ceramic works by Eileen Keys, Col Levy, Gwyn Hanssen Piggott, Peter Cooley and many more, 'Baked Goods' explores the functional 'studio pottery' of the mid-twentieth century alongside the more conceptual expression of ceramic makers in the later twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

As of tomorrow, AGWA and the historic Centenary Galleries will be open seven days a week. With more art to love, we look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery.

Plan your visit: https://artgallery.wa.gov.au/whats-on/

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Image 1: Peter Cooley, Black swan with Cygnet, 2012. Earthenware, 52 x 44 x 44 cm. The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Purchased through The Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation: TomorrowFund, 2013.

Image 2: Bernard Leach, Vase, c1959-1960. Stoneware, glazed over incised decoration, 28 x 29.6 cm (diameter). The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Purchased 1984.

Image 3: Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, Still life with blue cup, 1997. Limoges porcelain, seven units (height x diameter): 1) 8.6 x 9.6 cm; 2) 8.2 x 9.4 cm; 3) 12.1 x 7.9 cm; 4) 6.1 x 11.7 cm; 5) 9.0 x 9.1 cm; 6) 7.4 x 10.3 cm; 7) 11.2 x 7.6 cm. The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Gift of John McBride under the Cultural Gifts Program in honour of Dr Stefano Carboni (Gallery Director: 2008-2019), 2019. Photo: Bo Wong.

30/08/2026

'Bill’s PC presents Nihaal Faizal’ opens this week at AGWA.

The exhibition is a solo presentation of works by the Bangalore-based artist Nihaal Faizal. 'Bill’s PC presents Nihaal Faizal’ is the artist’s first institutional show in Australia and consists of three works produced between 2016 and 2021—a video, a YouTube playlist and an archive of stickers.

'Bill’s PC presents Nihaal Faizal’ opens on Tuesday 1 September on the Ground Level of AGWA’s historic Centenary Galleries.

The exhibition is curated by Bill's PC and facilitated by Robert Cook, Chief Curator, AGWA and Rachel Cieśla, Lead Creative, Simon Lee Foundation Institute of Contemporary Asian Art, AGWA.

For more information: https://bit.ly/4ynfnGz

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Nihaal Faizal. M.K. Stickers, 2021. Five ring binders with vinyl stickers on 306 plastic sleeves. 35 x 27 x 4.5 cm (each binder).

29/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating the winner of The West Australian Pulse 2026 People's Choice Award, Yuvan Muthusami! 🌟

Yuvan's poignant work, The Last Embrace, received the most votes out of 63 works by 2025 Year 12 Visual Arts graduates from 43 schools across the State.

"Since 1995, over 400,000 Indian farmers have died by su***de, driven by debt, corruption, and systemic violence. This crisis is personal for me, as members of my extended family in India have faced similar pressures, giving me a strong sense of urgency to respond through art," Yuvan says in his artist statement.

"The Last Embrace portrays a farmer in his final moment, holding his bull, his partner in labour, as authorities wait to seize his land. The irreversible nature of lino-cut carving mirrors the permanence of these losses.

"This work is both a reflection and a protest, honouring lives erased by systems that reduce human labour and land to collateral."

Yuvan has been awarded a $2,500 prize and his high school, Bob Hawke College, has won an AGWA workshop and tour package. One lucky voter will receive a $100 AGWA Design Store voucher.

The West Australian Pulse 2026 closes on 13 September. Don't miss the opportunity to see Yuvan's work and the work of the other talented exhibiting artists.

The West Australian Pulse 2026 is proudly sponsored by The West Australian, JCDecaux, Nova 937 and Education WA.

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Image 1: Opening night, The West Australian Pulse 2026, The Art Gallery of Western Australia, 2026. Featuring Yuvan Muthusami, The Last Embrace, 2025. Photo: Rift Photography.

Image 2: Yuvan Muthusami, The Last Embrace, 2025. Ink on paper, 45 x 64 cm. Bob Hawke College. Photo: Christophe Canato.

28/08/2026

Do you hold any secrets that you’d like to release?

After exploring Stormie Mills’ exhibition, 'All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains', visitors are invited to pause, reflect on a secret of their own, and entrust it to the vault.

Find the ‘All the secrets’ room next to the exhibition and take part in the collective shedding.

What will you leave behind?

📷 Rift Photography

'All the secrets' was developed in response to the exhibition by AGWA’s Learning and Engagement team.

'All the secrets' is kindly supported by the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.

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Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
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