Sponsors, Donors and Patrons
One of the Helpmann Academy's primary goals is to enlist the support of South Australian corporations and individuals who are interested in enhancing the future of young and emerging artists in South Australia.
We are very grateful to our sponsors and supporters, who come from a wide cross section of the community including corporations, large and small businesses, wineries, retail traders and members of the public who are passionate about the arts.
The Helpmann Academy gratefully acknowledges the following major sponsors for their support:
Platinum sponsor
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Ashington Mentorship Scheme Professional Partners 


Professional Partners
We invite you to become a part of the growth in arts activity in South Australia by sponsoring the Helpmann Academy with a tax deductible donation, by joining our Friends network or buying a ticket to our major annual fundraising dinner, Maestros & Apprentices.
Corporate sponsorship can be tailored to a specific project or initiative and partnerships with arts organisations are welcome.
Contact:
Alison Dunn
Chief Executive Officer, Helpmann Academy
Phone: (08) 8463 5013
Email: alison.dunn@helpmannacademy.com.au
The following individuals and organisations are supporting talented young and emerging South Australian artists:
Sponsors
Adelaide Art Society
Baron Partners
Billy Hyde Music
Concubine Restaurant
dB Magazine
Katalyst
Heineken Lion Australia
Hill Smith Gallery
Hugh Hamilton Wines
Langmeil Wines
Murray Street Vineyards
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Paperpak
Peter Walker Fine Art
Rainbow Press
Small Indulgences
Southern Theatre & Arts Supporters
The Smelly Cheese Shop
Wirra Wirra
Yalumba
Donors
William Shurniak
Jeff Mincham
Macquarie Group Foundation
Robert & Annabel Hill-Smith
Dr Judith Roberts AO
Ezekial Solomon
Anonymous
Annette Coleman
Tom Parker
Françoise Piron
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Barry Alderson
Kaija Balodis
Stuart & Helen Brasted
Beverly Brown
Adrian Caon
Copyworld
Susan Davidson
Peter Emmerton
Patricia Fairclough
Denise George
Kate Gould
Beth Greiner
Abbey Hall
Simone-Clare Hede
Betty-Ann Heim
Helen Heithersay
Sue Herald
Stacey Hill-Smith
Diana Jaquillard
Mark Kimber
Prue Little
Mena Muecke
Deborah Paauwe
Kaaren Palmer
Drs G & L Pitchon
Elaine Rischbieth
Norman & Carol Schueler
Alan & Judy Scott
Margie Strathearn
Ben & Frieda van Essen
Christopher Wainwright
David Washington
Jane Wilson
Ashington Mentorship Patrons
Anonymous
James and Diana Bruce
Mark and Catherine Butcher
Ollie Clark AM
Commonwealth Bank
CRD Design (Peter Reeve and Jaycen Fletcher)
Brenda Croft
Nicky Downer AM
Libby Dunsford
Kerry Heysen-Hicks
Malcolm and Kristen Jackman
Diana Jaquillard
Julia Mackintosh
Macquarie Bank
Helen and Theo Maras AM
Theo Maras AM for the Common Ground Project
Paul McGeoh
Paul & Fatima McHugh
David and Pam McKee
Peter Walker Fine Art
David Reid & Alison Dunn
Todd Roberts
Andrew & Gayle Robertson
Richard Ryan AO
Ezekiel Solomon
Simon & Penny Sturt-Bray
Karen Thomas & Andrew Denyer
Adam & Tomono Wynn






















