The McGowan Government has approved a $1.5 million support package for Western Australian artists during the COVID-19 emergency.
The initiative was developed by the Art Gallery of WA Board and the Art Gallery of WA Foundation.
Aboriginal art centres and independent artists will share in up to $525,000 towards a targeted acquisition program to purchase existing works for the State Art Collection.
In addition, more than 350 WA artists will receive $2,000 towards creating a State Art Collection archive.
