Free exhibitions are a great way to encounter art, whether it is at your local gallery or a big institution. Hatched: National Graduate Show 2025 at Forrest Chase (2 August to 5 October)Each year, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts’ Hatched: National Graduate Show presents artworks by outstanding graduates from across the country. The West Australian Pulse 2025 at Art Gallery of Western Australia (until 31 August)WA’s talented young artists are celebrated in this yearly showcase, gauging the pulse of young people who will influence, empower and shape the world we live in. This year’s exhibition features 61 works by 2024 Year 12 Visual Arts graduates from 37 schools across WA. For a complete guide of Aboriginal art centres in WA visit the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia (AACHWA) website.