Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts ( PICA ) is a cultural center opened in 1991 in the Australian state of Western Australia. In PICA exhibitions of contemporary art and performances in the performing arts. The PICA is located in the James Street to the north of Perth, and together with a museum, a library ( State Library ) and other exhibition spaces, the Perth Cultural Centre.

The PICA is located in the former building of the Perth built 1895-97 Boys and Girls School, which in the Register of the National Estate is a historical monument since 1980. The building was used by its construction until 1958 under various names as a school from 1958 to 1987, as part of the Perth Technical College. 1988-91 was the PICA building remodel, and in November 1991, the center was opened.

In the years 2004-2007 in the PICA were held an average of 20 exhibitions and 12 performances per year. In addition, items have been published and supported by some artists as scientists residencies and fellowships. The annual budget of the PICA was approximately $ 1 million A. Visited each year about 50,000 visitors exhibitions and approximately 10,000 visitors the performances.