PICA — Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

We’ve got a new look! 💚   We’ve been working with Block Branding to reimagine PICA’s look, drawing inspiration from PICA’s history, its building and the artworks within.    Using the architecture of the building as a catalyst for our new identity, the design of PICA's new logo draws on the shapes and forms of the building's distinctive clock tower and iconic arches. Our new look also features familiar colours, from the difficult-to-miss red brick of the building's exterior to shades of green that can be found throughout PICA's history. 

As we unveil our ambitious 2025 program, PICA continues to be a beacon of contemporary arts in WA—championing innovative ideas and diverse voices. With over 200 artists across exhibitions, performances and international collaborations, this program solidifies our role as a space for connection, critical dialogue and creative transformation.⁠ ⁠ From the ground-breaking ‘Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists’ to our Bunuru Season, celebrating matrilineal legacy and intergenerational storytelling. We are proud to challenge and inspire how our community sees the world.⁠ ⁠ Join us as we amplify voices and shape the future of contemporary arts in WA. Learn more and explore the program here, https://lnkd.in/gFTncjK2 Special thanks to our wonderful donors, partners and creative collaborators ⁠Perth Festival, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Aboriginal Art Centre Hub WA, North Metropolitan TAFE, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Creative Australia, City of Perth, Minderoo Foundation, The Guardian, JCDecaux Australia, Alex Hotel, Larry Cherubino Wines, Picabar, Rocky Ridge Brewing Co., Treasure Hill Artist Village, Indian Ocean Craft Triennial Inc., Rumata' ArtSpace, French Embassy in Australia, Khoj. Image: Vernon Ah Kee, Dalisa Pigram and Marrugeku, ‘GUDIRR GUDIRR’, 2021, three-channel digital video and sound, 21:55 minutes, image courtesy the artists. Photo: Emma Paine

We are thrilled to share that PICA's rebrand facilitated by Block Branding has been selected as a finalist for the Australian Graphic Design Association Awards 2024. The AGDA Awards celebrate the pinnacle of Australian and NZ design, with the winners announced on November 14 at National Gallery of Victoria. ⁠ Hear Mark Braddock (co-founder and creative strategy director of Block) speak more about PICA's rebrand at this afternoons @fremantledesignweek talk, 'Telling babies from bathwater: a rebranding field guide', learn more here, https://lnkd.in/gEVppT7E ⁠ Thank you and congratulations to Block Branding – we are grateful to be on this journey together!

Join the PICA team! The Hatched 2025–26 Curatorial Associate and Learning and Access Associate positions are now open. These two entry-level roles are fundamental to establishing a stronger WA arts workforce. ⁠ ⁠ Applications close Monday 4 November | 5pm (AWST)⁠ To read the full position descriptions and to apply, visit pica.org.au/opportunties/ ⁠ Supported by funding from The Minderoo Foundation.

⁠ Applications for PICA's Curator position are closing soon!⁠ ⁠ We're seeking a Curator to enhance PICA's visual arts program and support our strategic priorities. This leadership role involves collaborating closely with the Director and programming team to deepen and expand PICA’s creative offerings. The Curator will champion artists, create impactful art experiences and engage both existing and new audiences. You'll work with artists, galleries and the contemporary art community in Australia and beyond.⁠ ⁠ Application Deadline: Friday 4 October | 5 PM (AWST).⁠ To apply or to view the position description, visit pica.org.au/opportunties/ ⁠ Images: Olga Cironis, 'Forest of Voices', Installation View, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 2020. Photo: Bo Wong; 'Love in Bright Landscapes', Installation View, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 2021. Photo: Bo Wong; Amy Perejuan-Capone, 'Sky Cave', Installation View, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 2021. Photo: Bo Wong; Nathan Beard, 'A Puzzlement', Installation View, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 2022. Photo: Bo Wong

A fantastic opportunity for WA artists, expressions of interest are open now until 7 October for Minderoo Foundation's Artists Fund. Learn more https://lnkd.in/g7C6BKnw

We are looking for a Curator to join the PICA team. The Curator supports PICA’s strategic priorities by developing and delivering a visual arts program that reflects its values. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, working closely with the Director and programming team to further the depth, breadth and impact of PICA’s creative program. The Curator is responsible for supporting and advocating for artists, delivering meaningful art experiences and attracting ongoing and new audiences. PICA’s Curator works closely with artists, galleries and the broader contemporary art sector in Australia and internationally. Applications are due Friday 4 October at 5pm (AWST). To find out more or view the position description, visit our website https://lnkd.in/exSuqh3R

Today we announce the call out for PICA’s 2025 artists-in-residence program. Applications for local, regional and international residency opportunities are now open.⁠ Explore the Quick Response, Hyper Local and International Studio Exchange programs as well as the new Regional Residency, which provides dedicated space for a regional WA artist in Boorloo (Perth). In 2025, PICA also invites practitioners with a writing, research, or curatorial practice to apply for a Quick Response Residency in Studio 0.⁠ ⁠ Participation in the Studio program at PICA is open to artists of all disciplines. Applications from First Nations artists, culturally and linguistically diverse artists and artists who identify as D/deaf or disabled are welcomed and encouraged.⁠ For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/geynUaXj ⁠ PICA’s artist-in-residence program is made possible thanks to the generosity of PICA’s Art Ambassadors. Our regional and international residencies are supported by North Metropolitan TAFE. A huge thank you to our international host partners Rumata’ Artspace, Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) and Taipei’s Treasure Hill Artist Village.

Rule-bending is correct! We are thrilled to have our new identity featured by The Brand Identity. Well done and thank you, Block.

Central to Mossy Jade’s artistic practice is her approach to world-building. Her performance and paintings serve as both an act of resistance and a celebration, representing both her own identity and the experiences of other transgender individuals. During her Quick Response Residency at PICA, Mossy Jade dove into physical research and experimentation to deepen the integration of her painting practice with performance. ⁠ ⁠ 'Love Letters' – an ode to Boorloo (Perth), consists of ten new works that speak deeply to place and feeling. Mossy caught up with PICA’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Kauri Minhinnick, to discuss the outcome of her residency, her background and the future ahead of her move to London. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full interview at https://lnkd.in/gtb4S6Qj ⁠ Images: Mossy Jade, 'Love Letters', in-situ, Quick Response Residency, 2024, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA). Photo: Tülay Dinçel