Perth International Arts Festival

Perth International Arts Festival

The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is a cultural festival held in Western Australia. The festival was created in 1953 by the University of Western Australia, making it the oldest international arts festival in Australia. Activities include theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts and literature, occurring right across the state. [ [http://www.perthfestival.com.au/festival/index.cfm/fuseaction/about.intro/ www.perthfestival.com.au] "Festival Background". Accessed 22 March 2006.]

Lotterywest has financially supported the festival since 1992. In 2004 it committed to providing up to $16 million dollars over 4 years (2004-2007). [ [http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=542 www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au] "Perth International Arts Festival". Accessed 22 March 2006.]


References

External links

* [http://www.perthfestival.com.au Official site]


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