Question on Notice regarding expenditure on art within agencies under the jurisdiction of the Minister for Education, Aboriginal Affairs, and Electoral Affairs. The Department of Education spent a significant amount through the Percent for Art Scheme, while other agencies reported minimal or no expenditure.

AnsweredQoN 525Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2013
Portfolio
Education; Aboriginal Affairs; Electoral Affairs

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In each agency under the jurisdiction of the Minister: (a) how much has been spent on art in the last 12 months; (b) how much has been spent on art in the last 6 months; (c) how much has been spent on art in the last 3 months; (d) what art has been purchased and by which artist; and (e) if the art was purchased at a particular art show or art function, which art show or function was the art purchased?

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Answered
7 August 2013
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education; Aboriginal Affairs; Electoral Affairs
Response time
56 days
Department of Education
(a) $2,072,035 as part of the Percent for Art Scheme.
(b) $1,145,297 as part of the Percent for Art Scheme.
(c) $653,518 as part of the Percent for Art Scheme.
(d) Work is commissioned as part of the Percent for Art Scheme. Please refer to [Tabled Paper No] for a list of all projects for the last 12-month period and the commissioned artists.
(e) Not applicable
Country High School Hostels Authority
(a) - (c) Nil
(d) - (e) Not applicable
Department of Education Services
(a-c) Nil
(d-e) Not applicable
Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority
(a-c) Nil
(d-e) Not applicable
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
(a) $500.00
(b) - (c) Nil.
(d) A set of three paintings titled "The Colours of the Universe, 2011" by Wendy Jackamarra.
(e) Not applicable.
Department of Electoral Affairs
(a-c) Nil
(d-e) Not applicable

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