Welcome to artsource
advancing the profile of visual artists in Western Australia

artsource works to inspire, expand and improve the sustainability
and profile of artists and the sector.

As the peak representative body for visual artists in WA, artsource provides practical support and information services to over 2000 artists, art workers, clients and associates. In 2006, artsource referred in excess of $6m worth of opportunities for artist members through our employment agency.

• Artsource AGM 2008
  Artsource Annual General Meeting will be held at Old Customs House, 8 Phillimore Street, Fremantle on Tuesday 20 May 2008 at 6pm. There are four positions vacant on the Board. Nominations closed 5th May and we have received four nominations. You can download the nominees' profile here.
  RSVPs or apologies to our Fremantle office
  
• the Horn Collection
  "Closet Circus: Works from the Horn Collection" is a stunning 220 page book published by Fremantle Press.
  The Horns have been passionate collectors of Western Australian contemporary art for the past 25 years and this catalogue features a foreward by John Stringer, an essay by Stuart Elliott, an interview with the Horns by Diana Roberts and 172 colour plates. The book will be released to coincide with an exhibition of the highlights of the Horn Collection which opens at Bunbury Regional Art Galleries on April 19, 2008.  Find more information here, and order a copy of Closet Circus by downloading the order form.
• DCA 2008 Arts Competitions and Festivals list
  The list is updated annually and details 200 events which include open arts competitions and exhibitions with awards, arts events held in association with agricultural shows and Western Australian festivals. Please contact reception at DCA for a copy, visit new DCA web site or download it from here.
  
• artsource residency fund launch
  The artsource Residency Fund is our first ever public appeal. The aim is to raise $2million to achieve the dream of providing 12 talented Western Australian artists with travel residencies every year for ten years. This is your opportunity to contribute to the long term cultural identity of Western Australia. Download a donation form here.
  
• universal percent for art model
  artsource has devised a model for a Universal Percent for Art policy. The policy can be applied to both Local Government and the private sector. The model is an adaptable tool, designed to make policy development and planning processes easier. Download the Universal Percent for Art Model and the Discussion Papers.