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If you would like to support WA’s Aboriginal artists in this difficult time, you might like to consider purchasing artwork directly from this list of websites and social media platforms.

Following the Federal Government’s 13 March announcement on COVID-19 and the ban on public gatherings of more than 500 people we are compelled to make changes to this year’s Revealed program. After discussion with the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries, FAC advises that the Revealed Art Market (3 & 4 April) and the Revealed Exhibition Opening Night Event (2 April) have been cancelled.

We caught up with Tjanpi Desert Weavers' artist Winifred Reid. She's one of the 100+ emerging WA Aboriginal artists showcasing their work in this year's Revealed Exhibition.

Alana Hunt, a finalist in the 2019 Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award, is an artist based in Kununurra on Miriwoong country in the north-east of WA. She has recently been listed in The Guardian's pick of '10 artists forging a new political future.' We caught up to chat about her residency, what she's been working on and what's up next for her.

Fremantle’s two Fire Aid benefit concerts have raised more than $650,000 for fire services, local communities and wildlife protection following the devastating bushfires around Australia. The first Fire Aid concert was held at Fremantle Arts Centre on 31 January featuring John Butler, The Waifs, San Cisco and Stella Donnelly. When the first show sold out in less than an hour a second show was added for 1 February, with Carla Geneve stepping in for Stella Donnelly. The concept for Fire Aid originated from the bands and their manager Phil Stevens, who said it was a direct reaction to the horrendous images of the fires and stories of people’s loss.

Kate Sully is a visual artist from the UK currently undertaking an artist residency. We recently caught up with her to chat about what's she been working on and her wider practice.

We're very excited to welcome WA artists Alex Desebrock and Tanya Lee to FAC to set up the Every Day Super Hero HQ this January. We caught up with the pair to find out more about this fun family workshop with heart.

Senior WA artist Tania Ferrier is currently in residence at FAC. We caught up with her to find out what she's working on in the studio, and what's in store for her in 2020.

Penny Walker-Keefe is an emerging artist from Melbourne. Earlier this year her work was featured in FAC's Other Suns exhibition. We recently caught up with Penny to chat about her residency, what she's been working on and what's up next for her.

Sunday Music storms into 2020 with a stellar line up of local and touring acts. Running 2–4pm every Sunday until the end of March visitors can enjoy free music performances in Fremantle Arts Centre’s picturesque Front Garden.