Department of Culture and the Arts

The Department of Culture and the Arts was part of the Government of Western Australia.

[2][3][4] The Department of the Arts was to co-ordinate and review the major cultural institutions, incorporating the Censorship Office and absorbing the activities of the Western Australian Arts Council.

The department was given the responsibility of ensuring artistic and financial evaluation and accountability from receipts of arts grants.

Peter Foss QC MLC, initiated the State Living Treasures Awards in 1998 to honour artists whose lifetime work had enhanced the artistic and cultural life of Western Australia.

The Minister presented the awards at a special ceremony at Kings Park on Western Australia Proclamation Day, 21 October 1998.