Image: Fran O’Neill and Charlotte Tatton, Catapult + PAE Mentorship, photograph Lana Adams.
Catapult + City of Port Adelaide Enfield Mentorship applications are now open, and close Sunday 30 November 2025, 6pm.
The Catapult + City of Port Adelaide Enfield Mentorship provides a 9-month funded opportunity for a visual artist, crafts practitioner or designer residing in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Catapult is an artist-led mentoring program delivered by Guildhouse since 2018. The program provides a flexible and paid opportunity for artists at all stages of their career to purposefully engage with their chosen mentor, with Guildhouse providing support and facilitation.
Through Catapult, Guildhouse has supported more than 70 artists to pursue tailored learning and growth. South Australian mentees can select a local, national or international mentor to support skill development and the expansion of their practice through fruitful exchange. Robust connections between mentee and mentor, plus clear goals, have proven essential for meaningful outcomes.
The mentorship will culminate in a public program (such as an artist talk, workshop or demonstration) for the PAE community.
The selected applicant will receive $8,000 administered by Guildhouse and paid directly to the mentee and mentor in two instalments:
- $7,000 – mentee and mentor fees (including superannuation)
- $1,000 – to support the development of the PAE public program outcome
The Catapult + City of Port Adelaide Enfield Mentorship is presented in partnership by Guildhouse and the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Having the support of a mentor has clarified my goals for my practice as well as giving me time to play, experiment and be curious without the pressure of a specific outcome… This opportunity has strengthened my career goals in the creative sector by encouraging me to explore various avenues for an artist. Through regular feedback and constructive discussions with Fran, I have gained the confidence to take risks in my practice.
Charlotte Tatton
2024 Catapult Mentorship recipient supported by PAE, mentored by Fran O’Neill
Online Information Session
13 November 2025
2:00–2.30pm ACST
Online via Zoom
Register
Applying for the 2026 Catapult + City of Port Adelaide Enfield Mentorship? We encourage you to join a free online info session. Guildhouse staff will answer participant questions and share more about the opportunity.
The session will be recorded – please register to access the recording post-session.
CALL OUT CLOSES:
Sunday 30 November 2025, 6pm
All enquiries should be directed to Guildhouse.
For more information, please contact Guildhouse on 08 8410 1822 or guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au
For a confidential discussion of your access needs, please contact us at guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au or on (08) 8410 1822 or via the National Relay Service.
