If you are an artist aged 12-26 with a project you want to take to the next level, Propel's Launchpad program can give you the boost you're looking for with project funding, mentorship support, and paid presentation opportunities.

Propel is looking for an emerging artist or arts worker who can help highlight the creativity of young people to our communities in Western Australia. You will get to work with other young people and plan a week of fun and inspiring events for the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival, which will be held 10 - 17 April 2025.

Are you passionate about the arts and empowering young people? Propel Youth Arts WA is looking for a dynamic Communications Officer to join our team and help amplify the voices of young creatives across Western Australia.

Propel Youth Arts WA is seeking applications from members to nominate for its Board of Management in 2023, offering exciting opportunities to contribute to the development of our youth arts sector during a period of transformation within the industry.

Unveiling this year’s Youth Week WA 2024 theme: ‘Head, Body, Heart.

This year’s KickstART Festival revolves around the theme Head, Body, Heart encourages us to reflect on our experiences and practice self-care, care for others, and care for the world around us.

As the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum is scheduled for Saturday, 14th October, we understand that some of you may be casting your first vote or seeking to gain a better understanding of the referendum process

ART NEWS: A new action plan for young people in WA is being developed and The State Government invites young people and organisations to have their say!

Propel Youth Arts WA is seeking applications from members to nominate for its Board of Management in 2023, offering exciting opportunities to contribute to the development of our youth arts sector during a period of transformation within the industry.

KickstART Festival 2022 is being reimagined and shifting! ✨

Due to growing concerns about COVID-19 and the anticipated continued spread of Omicron across our communities in Boorloo (Perth) and Western Australia, the Propel team has decided to pivot towards digital and hybrid formats for the delivery of the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival this April.

We have two vacancies on our Board available and encourage all Propel members to consider nominating. This year, we are particularly interested in receiving nominations from people with professional skills and experience in law and risk management.

The Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Perth (ADFAS Perth) are pleased to announce the launch of their inaugural Youth Arts Award (YAA).

We have two vacancies on our Board available and encourage all Propel members to consider nominating. This year, we are particularly interested in receiving nominations from people with professional skills and experience in law and risk management.

Perth Festival is offering discounted tickets for select performances to community groups and service organisations

Are you aged 12 - 26 and looking to develop skills and experience in your creative field? You can make new contacts, work with people in the industry and learn more about arts management by challenging yourself to build your own project from the ground up. Apply for a Drug Aware YCulture Metro Grant, secure up to $3000 and make your project idea a reality.

Have you ever considered busking? 

Propel Youth Arts WA is seeking applications from young and emerging artists (aged 12 - 26) who want to gain valuable performance opportunities in public spaces within the City of Perth.

Entries for the City of Nedlands 2018 Emerge: Youth Art Awards are now open with a $2,000 prize pool up for grabs.

Now in their sixth year, the awards are coordinated by the Nedlands Youth Advisory Council and open to people aged 12 to 25 for two-dimensional art works using print, photography, painting, drawing or other methods.

The 2018 AWESOME Festival (28 September – 12 October) is fast approaching, and they are on the lookout for a team of superstar volunteers to help run the festival!

Propel is hiring a Creative Coordinator for the 2019 Youth Week WA KickstART Festival. We are looking for someone who is passionate about youth arts, has excellent networks within the WA arts industry and is not afraid of a challenge.