OCM 28 JUL 2026 · ITEM 12.1 · RES OCM-26/07-010

City of Perth Art Award (Notice of Motion OCM 25/03-035)

Carried 6–0

Approves a biennial arts program: a Creative Capital Fund buying works for the City's Civic Collection (up to $100,000 in alternate years from 2027/28) and City of Perth Art Awards ($170,000 in the other years, first in 2029). Unspent funds go to a reserve.

Moved by Liam Gobbert, seconded by Lisa Ma.

Yes

No

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Sitting members with no recorded vote. A member at the meeting may have left the room, for example after declaring an interest.

Catherine LezerAt the meeting, no vote recorded
Raj DoshiApology
Adam PacanOn approved leave

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Back events, festivals and the artsIn line: a Yes vote

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Amended motion establishing a City of Perth Creative Capital Fund with up to $100,000 for artwork acquisitions in alternate years from 2027/28, and City of Perth Art Awards with $170,000 in the other years, the first in 2029. Unspent funds go to a reserve.Carried

Check it yourself

Minutes of 28 Jul 2026, page 231 (City of Perth, PDF)