The City of Perth is urging potential tourists across the State to explore a new platform of meaningful experiences online.
Visitors to Perth Online can find a virtual arts and culture scene in the form of online exhibitions, podcasts, documentaries, story maps, 3D walk-throughs, image galleries, interviews and blogs.
According to the organisers they can experience music playlists, storytelling, workshops, online cultural tours or expansive art and history exhibitions.
They can also hear about good news stories emerging from the not-for-profit sector and local businesses who are doing things differently with the help of quick response grants from the City.
The platform also promotes neighbourhood initiatives such as the City Sessions series delivered by Activate Perth, East Perth Community Group and West Perth Local, empowering community members and residents to get involved in community support.
Chair of the City of Perth Commission, Andrew Hammond said the initiative was important to support the wellbeing of the Perth community “connecting us all during and after the COVID-19 pandemic”.
“During a time of physical distancing, the platform advocates for the importance of social connection and provides resources and tools for our most vulnerable,” Mr Hammond said.
“By celebrating diversity, improving cross-cultural understanding and building community pride, social cohesion and tolerance, the City aims to connect to, express and understand Perth’s cultural identity as well as encourage online participation.”
Creative Director, Steven Alyian said that at a time when creative industries had been devastated, reuniting Perth’s talented artists, technicians and venues was a much-needed ‘breath of life’.
“It’s time to reinvigorate the creative culture of Perth and remind our audiences and artists of the rich industry they are part of and just how valued they are,” Mr Alyian said.
