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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.

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.

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.

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.