What’s On & Opportunities
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Opportunities
We share a variety of opportunities on offer through our partner organisations and the wider industry. In this section you can explore a variety of art prizes, commissions, proposals, call outs, residencies, mentorships, career development, grants and funding opportunities.
Exhibitions
Split by the Spade
Relational Responses
Pollen
Kathy Doley, Amy Jane and Katie Sandison
Little Bang Brewing
Subtidal Assemblages
Mulka Yata//The Knowledge of Place
Celebrating 70 Years - Studio Potters SA
(2D) ish
The Garden Show
Halo-halo
Flourish
Gilbert RM Dashorst, Tutti Arts Barossa and Barossa Valley Floral Designers Club
6 June – 29 July
Barossa Regional Gallery
Catchment
Zu design & Jane Bowden
Jane Bowden, Susannah Gai, Angela Giuliani, Renai Perkas, Simon Williams and Jialei Zheng
19 July – 15 September
JamFactory
Intertidal Zone
A Resting State
Stewards of the Wild Places
2024 FUSE Glass Prize
JamFactory ICON 2024 Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion
The Guildhouse Collections Project: The Disquiet
Bin Bai, Stephanie Doddridge, Sue Kneebone, Olga Sankey and Truc Truong
22 July – 13 September
Flinders University Museum of Art
Little bits of tenderness
Fragments; a widening vision
Are you living in a computer simulation?
What’s On
Exhibition Preparation Workshop
Learn how to be exhibition-ready with experienced arts professionals in this new workshop presented in collaboration with IAS Fine Art Logistics and JamFactory.
Build your skills and confidence as our guest speakers take you through a wide range of topics including how to liaise with an art gallery and best practice when packing your artwork for travel or storage.
Discounted tickets available for Guildhouse members!
Monday 29 July, 5 – 7pm
JamFactory Wednesday Talks
Hear from local and national artists, designers and creatives at these free weekly lunchtime talks.
Workshop: Kain Tayo [let's eat] with Alyssa Powell-Ascura
Join artist Alyssa Powell-Ascura for a relaxed lunch gathering where you’ll learn about Alyssa’s approach to art-making through the lens of food, family and culture.
Sunday 21 July
12 – 2pm
Wellbeing with Support Act Webinar
Hear from Creative Workplaces and Support Act along with guest presenter Ash King, Support Act’s Wellbeing Content and Programs Lead, and psychologist.
Tuesday 30 July, 10:30 – 11:30am
Artist Talk: Erin O'Donohue
Join artist and curator Erin O’Donohue as she discusses her latest exhibition DAY TRIP at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, featuring work inspired by ‘day trips’ over the past 8 months. Erin’s work focuses on capturing the unique beauty and personalities of buildings.
Thursday 15 August
12 – 1pm
Meet at the Wheat
Local clay aficionados get together. Potters, Mud Slingers, Ceramicists, Clay Clunkers, Crack Pots and members of the clay community. A social catch up with an ale and some fellow potters.
2-4 pm last Sunday of the month at the Wheatsheaf Hotel
ArtSpeak: Kate Just
Kate Just is an American-born Australian feminist artist best known for her inventive and political use of knitting. In addition to her solo practice, Just often works socially and collaboratively within communities to create large scale, public art projects that tackle significant social issues including sexual harassment and violence against women.
Wednesday 22 July
12:30 – 1:30pm
Adelaide Central School of Art
Workshops + Training
Workshops at Hahndorf Academy
Enjoy a range of workshops throughout the year, from pottery, photography to painting. Have fun and learn new skills in small class sizes.
Union St Printmakers
Simone Tippett is Union St Printmakers. She runs intensive printmaking workshops on demand. The workshops are ideal for beginners, more experienced printmakers and experimenting with different techniques. Everyone has different interests and levels of skills, so it is no matter whether you are a beginner or more experienced. Workshops are always tailored to the needs and experience of the participants. 10am-4pm Sundays at the 6 Manton arts hub in Hindmarsh. Click here for available dates and the processes you can learn, UStP does it all!
AGSA Educator Workshops
Develop new skills and engage with artists and curators through workshops and seminars.
Gallery 1855 Workshops
Various workshops including printmaking, painting and monthly Makers Circles held in the City of Tea Tree Gully.
Centre of Creative Photography
Runs a range of nine week courses alongside one day masterclasses and workshops.
Adelaide Hills Hand Spinners and Weavers Guild
A range of workshops run throughout the year.
Workshops at Sauerbier House
Sauerbier House is a City of Onkaparinga arts initiative which operates as both a creative space and a cultural destination. Alongside their vibrant exhibition schedule, they host a variety of workshops.
20 July
Ocean-Inspired Clay Sculpture Workshop with Lauren Downton
27 July
Weaving with Paper Workshop with Adele Sliuzas
Jewellery Class with Regine Schwarzer
I offer a range of jewellery making classes from beginners to experienced practitioners, including specialized jewellery-making techniques. I can also provide individual teaching for you to work at your own pace on a project of your choice. Specialised workshops are offered periodically or can be conducted on request.
Workshops with Pepper Street Art Centre
Pepper Street Arts Centre has a number of art classes for both children and adults. Class choices include ongoing classes of both short and long-term duration such as general drawing, general painting (acrylics, oils, watercolours, mixed media), mosaics, and others on a seasonal basis.
Sally Caston Printmaking Workshops
Seasonally offering varied printmaking come-and-learn sessions through her small fun inclusive workshops.
Workshops at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
The gallery delivers a range of workshops throughout the year.
House as Nude - Plein Air social sessions
Honouring the rich local tradition of plein air landscape painting, Sauerbier House is thrilled to offer a monthly series of self-led and facilitated painting/drawing sessions known as House as Nude.
Bi-monthly sessions will be facilitated by an incredible host of professional South Australian artists and the self-led sessions (held on alternate months) are social and fun opportunities. As always Sauerbier House will offer afternoon tea and a welcoming environment to all visiting artists.
Sue Michael – Saturday 20 July – 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Social Session – Saturday 17 August – 1pm – 4pm
Sue Ninham – Saturday 21 September – 1.30 – 3.30
Social Session – Saturday 19 October – 1pm – 4pm
Michael Carney – Saturday 16 November – 1.30 – 3.30
Social Session – 21 December – 1pm – 4pm
Adelaide College of the Arts
AC Arts’ visual arts programs provide you a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary and traditional visual arts practice. Offering specialisations in ceramics, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Explore traditional and contemporary arts practices through practice and theory coupled with business and entrepreneurial skills to build a career in the arts.
Alchemy Printmaking Studio
Workshops include Botanical Prints, Botanical Monoprints, Lino Prints, Making Gift Tags, Intro to Intaglio and Eco Aware Etching.
Resin Workshop for Adults with Pine-Apple Creations
Create a vibrant design on a wooden serving board and coaster using resin as a medium.
Weaving Retreat Day
Everything that you need to create your basket will be supplied and you can take home your needle to continue weaving.
On Saturday 10th of August 2024, 10-3pm
Goolwa South Australia.
$95 per person
6 spots only.
To book please call 0422700605 or email rebeccapeters1975@gmail.com
Adelaide Central School of Art - Short Courses
Our Short Courses programs offer a wide selection of studio-based courses taught by professional practicing artists.
We cater for a range of experience levels from teens to experienced artists. Our courses are for participants 18 years and over, and our teen courses are suitable for secondary school students.
Courses can sell out fast – we recommend booking your place early to avoid disappointment.
JamFactory Short Courses
JamFactory has a range of beginner, intermediate and intensive courses across jewellery, ceramics, furniture, glass and more. Run throughout the year.
Learn to Weave Online with Australian Tapestry Workshop
The ATW has made access to our weaving classes easier than ever! Our online course gives you immediate access to instructional videos and a comprehensive digital course handbook in three modules. Each of these modules is supported by an optional monthly online session.You can book these sessions individually as you need them.
Evocative Arts Workshops 2023
Scheduled workshops in encaustic painting and collage, feltmaking and other media, taught in my studio to small groups of 2-4, and am also available for one-on-one training and mentoring sessions, by arrangement.
The Embroiderers’ Guild of South Australia Inc. Workshops
A range of workshops run throughout the year.
Studio Space + Equipment
Studio 20 Workshop Space for hire
Studio 20 Youth Centre is located at the Aldinga Central Shopping Centre close to local shops, recreation centre and library. The centre is a hive of activity for young people aged 8-25 years, with a particular focus on art.
The Workshop Space is a multi-use industrial workshop space available for EXCLUSIVE HIRE for artists (18 years and over) wanting to use the space to work on their own artwork or run workshops, prices start from $16.20/hr.
Groups are encouraged to book the space for communal use and share the costs between participants.
For more information or to book please visit the website or contact Studio 20 on 8557 7555 or aldingayouth@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Artisans Vice
With access to workspace and a professional range of woodworking and metal equipment Artisans Vice have room for more designer/makers in their collegial, extensive factory.
Contact Gray Hawk:
0411 421 713
Rundle Collective Creative Studios
Located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, Just off of Rundle Mall, The Rundle Collective Creative Studios provide space for visual artists and makers of any discipline to operate an affordable studio within an artistic and supportive community.
Mixed Creative Port Adelaide
Mixed Creative seeks to collaborate with organisations and individuals to develop arts based programming that supports our local artists and the community around them. A range of meeting rooms, performance and workshop spaces are avaliable for hire.
T’Arts Textile and Arts Collective
Mixed Goods
Mixed Goods studios is a multidisciplinary shared studio space only 15 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. We are currently looking for studio tenants and have spaces available ranging from 11m2 to 27m2, there are sizes to suit a variety of creative disciplines and practices.
Post Office Projects
The Post Office Projects Studio program is dedicated to providing affordable studio space and professional development opportunities for artists. Located on the second level of the former Port Adelaide Post Office.
The Mill Adelaide
Situated in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, The Mill’s Artist Studios provide space for visual artists and makers of any discipline to operate an affordable studio in a professional and arts-compatible environment. Current and past uses include sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, illustration, fashion, painting, photography and more.
Mixed Goods
Fleurieu Arthouse is a multi-purpose, arts social enterprise situated in the tourism wine region of McLaren Vale. We have a broad customer-base consisting of locals and interstate/international travellers. Artists currently in residence include painters, glass artists, jewellers and writers.
Snøhetta
The international architecture and design studio includes a gallery space, furniture workshop and studio spaces.
Contact Lara Merrington:
laram@snohetta.com
praxis ARTSPACE
Located within the vibrant Bowden precinct, Praxis Artspace Studios was established in January 2019. Sitting adjacent to Praxis Artspace Gallery, this creative hub is focused on supporting a diverse range of artistic talent through its studios and exhibition program.
Makerspace Adelaide
Makerspace Adelaide is a community workshop for creative making and fabrication. We provide affordable access to a variety of tools and equipment – from laser cutters to sewing machines, and traditional hand tools to Carbatec power tools. There are always volunteers onsite to help members learn how to safely use the tools and equipment.
Central Studios Inc
The oldest continuously running studio collective in Australia, Central Studios Inc is a space for artists by artists. In addition to nineteen individual studios occupied by diverse creatives, Central Studios awards two six month residencies annually for South Australian artists with the support of the Government of South Australia through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Laneway Studios
Laneway Studios is an art space with a vibrant community of painters, printmakers and multi-disciplinary artists. Located on the outskirts of the Adelaide CBD at St Peters, it is close to shops and bus routes, with parking at the rear. Laneway Studios are dog friendly and value their safe, accessible and welcoming space.
Enquire directly regarding available studio spaces.
City Shed
If you have a practical project on the go or want to build, repair or repurpose something, the City Shed offers space and a wide range of tools and machinery, with the bonus of handy person advice.
The Adelaide City Shed can be found at The Mill, 154 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000, and will be in operation on Mondays between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.