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Ku’arlu Mangga, meaning ‘good nest’, is a community centre that provides assistance to Aboriginal residents in Northampton, a town north of Geraldton. Four Ku’arlu Mangga artists were selected to be part of the 2020 Revealed Exhibition – Colleen Drage, Mauretta Drage, Beverly Peck and Leanne Peck. The group were supported by the Revealed Regional Exhibition Workshops program to make a new series of work for the exhibition inspired by the bushfoods, collecting vessels and animals of the region.

Peter Walker, the longstanding and much loved tutor of drawing and painting, recently retired from his role at FAC after 42 years of service. Peter was invited to teach and work in residence at FAC by Director Ian Templeman in 1978 and through his extraordinary tenure Peter has shaped the lifelong learning experiences and art values of thousands of people across WA. André Lipscombe caught up with Peter to reflect on his amazing, influential career.

We have a new podcast! FAC CHATS is a new avenue for us to connect our audience to the fascinating and talented artists we work with year round. Listen for in-depth insights into the art making process across the spectrum of artforms. You'll hear from musicians, visual artists, craftspeople and the FAC team as you hear them discuss their process and projects.

Gideon Gardiner is the son of Spinifex Hill artists Nyaparu (William) Gardiner and Kae Nalgood. His distinctive drawings are a record of his memories and his experiences of hunting, lore and initiation as a young man in the Kimberley.

From today, discerning shoppers around the country will now have the opportunity to own quality products made by WA’s most talented makers as FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre launches its online store. FOUND has a long and proud tradition of showcasing the best in local design and craftsmanship, stocking Perth’s biggest range of homewares, artwork, jewellery, clothing, textiles, books, toys and gifts made by WA artists and designers.

Despite galleries being closed nationally, Australians will have the opportunity to experience a generous and varied collection of artworks by 120 of the most exciting new and emerging Western Australian Aboriginal artists when Fremantle Arts Centre launches the 2020 Revealed Exhibition online at 9am AWST Wednesday 22 April.

In a measure to safeguard public health, the City of Fremantle has decided to close Fremantle Arts Centre, the Moores Building Gallery and other services from Monday 23 March until further notice. FAC’s galleries and our shop FOUND will be closed and our Adult and Kids course programs will be suspended. All concerts have been postponed, with new dates to be confirmed when this is possible. FAC’s grounds and Canvas Café will also be closed.

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.