Expressions of interest – Onkaparinga/City of Salisbury Art Exchange Project
If you are a visual artist working in any medium and are keen on exhibiting at The Arts Centre, Port Noarlunga and the James Harvey Gallery in Salisbury, please call Lucy on 08 8326 5577 or email

FELTspace volunteers

FELTspace artist run initiative is calling for volunteers to put their faces in the frontline of the Adelaide arts community. FELTspace is looking to extend opening hours allowing local and interstate artists greater windows of opportunity for exposure and we need pro-active people like you to do this. If you would be interested in volunteering some time please email us feltspace@gmail.com. Volunteering not only looks great on your CV but is also a valuable networking platform to the Adelaide arts community.

Arts Industry Work Experience
Are you a visual artist or student looking for work experience in the arts industry? Do you have sales/customer service experience and basic computer skills? The Hahndorf Academy’s Retail Gallery showcases South Australian contemporary craft and art.   We are currently seeking customer service volunteers with excellent communication skills and a passion for people. You will have the opportunity to gain experience regarding the sales of artwork and the day to day working of our retail and exhibition galleries.
To register your interest phone 8388 7250 or email

Short Courses at Adelaide College of the Arts
Our short courses span all the disciplines for which we’re famous: visual arts, theatrical arts, film & television creation and writing. If you need some new artistic direction, are feeling out of touch with your creative side, or simply want to add new skills to your personal palette, a short course at Adelaide College of the Arts is the answer. Learn where the professionals learn.
Find out more online or phone (08) 8463 5000

Short Courses at Adelaide Central School of Art
A selection of over 35 short courses are available during the day, evening or weekend.
For more information contact Adelaide Central School of Art on (08) 8364 5075 or online

Call For Visual Artists at Red Poles Gallery
Red Poles Gallery, McLaren Vale invites artists to submit expressions of interest to exhibit in our gallery. All mediums encouraged – jewellery, painting, printmaking, ceramic, textile etc. We are looking for both artwork on consignment and exhibition work. Email images for consideration.

Artists Wanted Max Dawn Gallery
Max Dawn Gallery in Thebarton is looking for artists to submit proposals for future exhibitions. Artists working in 2D, 3D and moving image are encouraged to send relevant images and a short bio via email

Artists Wanted Merge Magazine
Merge Magazine would like to have a new artist featured on their website every week for the rest of forever!  They would also like to present the best of the best in 8 exclusive pages of full-colour gloss in our monthly magazine to go along with an interview with the artist. For examples check website: www.mergemagazine.com.au/gallery   If you are interested contact Owen Lindsay, Arts Editor, Merge Magazine, GPO BOX 1580, Adelaide 5001, phone (08) 8212 2103 or email

Red Thread Collective
Aimed at providing a supportive and encouraging network for young emerging artists. Meetings are held fortnightly on Wednesdays (1st & 3rd of each month) at The Box Factory, Regent Street Adelaide from 6:30-9pm. For more info visit the blog

Artists Gallery within a Gallery
Gallery 3 within Red Opus Art Space has become available to sublease as a gallery within a gallery.  This would suit an established artist whose turnaround of art sales is consistent on a monthly basis, or a collective of artists who wish to exhibit as a group or individually on a rotating basis.
Hire of Space is $100p.w. (+gst) plus a reduced commission upon sales of works
This cost includes:
•    Opening hours Wed-Sun 9-5pm
•    Regular Marketing of Gallery
•    Exposure by regular exhibitions and artists talks
•    Local cafe traffic from Corner Store at Payneham at the rear of Red Opus Art Space.
For further details call Yolanda on 0415 117472 or email

Artists wanted for Royal Adelaide Hospital gallery areas
expressions of interest are being sought to exhibit framed paintings in the Challinger Gallery of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Artwork needs to reflect positive images of life and nature. Art work will hang in Gallery for 6 - 8 weeks.
 Contact Julee via email or phone (08) 8222 5812

Art Tours
Discover the Adelaide art scene with boutique, guided tours to art galleries and artist studios. Tours once a week, with custom tours available. Art Scout operates boutique Art Tours and Art Classes in Adelaide, South Australia. Enquiries Eileen email Lubiana

Studio Space
Clear Concept Designs is on the lookout for Artists and Designers looking to expand their name and gain some recognition within a funky new studio space on Hindley Street. Our aim is to give artists and designers an opportunity to set up their works on display in a retail/gallery type environment with the flexibility of running your own space, as well as gaining additional exposure with ongoing promotion and advertising whilst with us. We are taking applications for space hire now: a variety of different sizes and rates available. Contact Kirsty on (08) 8231 6159 or 0416 150615

Artist Studios Available
Raynart Studio Gallery has 6-7 affordable studio spaces available for rent on a 6, 9 & 12 month basis. Space sizes are approximately 9m2 (3m x 3m). Emerging and established visual artists, graphic designers, multi media, new media artists and fashion designers are encouraged to apply. Contact Angus for full details and studio availability on 0419 702072 or email

Studio Space Available
Accessible working space to accommodate up to 6 artists, in Eastern suburbs. Be quick . . . positions will fill fast! All enquires (08) 8132 0880 www.redopusartspace.com.au

Black Diamond Gallery Rentals
This Gallery run by the Port Community Arts Centre, Port Adelaide, is available for hire by artists or groups of artists at very affordable rates. It is 13.5m x 7m, air-conditioned, equipped with up to date hanging and lighting systems. Further information (08) 8341 2439 or email

Gallery Space 
South West Community Centre, 171 Sturt St, Adelaide. There is no charge or commission taken. For more information phone Judyth Satyn on 0430 248 409.

Abaf Workshops 
A series of workshops presented by the Australian Business Art Foundation for artists and arts workers. For full details and dates for all workshops see website: http://www.abaf.org.au/  For more information on registering please email Luisa Mastrangelo or phone (02) 9215 9318.

Grants/prizes/major exhibitions

Palmer Sculpture Biennial
expressions of Interest are sought for the 2014 Palmer Sculpture Biennial, which will take place during the later part of the Adelaide Festival/Fringe March 2014. About twenty-five artists will participate from South Australia, interstate and overseas, including an invited senior and two emerging artists.
Applications close Monday June 10
Submissions can be made by email to: palmersculpturebiennial@gmail.com, or by mail to Greg Johns, 2 Mary St, Eden Hills, SA 5050.
For further information, please contact Greg by email gjoh4899@bigpond.net.au or phone (08) 8278 3273

2014 Heysen Sculpture Biennial
The 2014 Heysen Sculpture Biennial is now open for artist submissions. The entry form is found on the about page of the Heysen Sculpture Biennial website
Entries must be received by email no later than 30 June 2013. Late entries will not be considered.

Carclew Youth Arts Scholarships – applications now open
The four scholarships – each worth $12,500 – can be used for any professional development activity either in Australia or abroad.
- Colin Thiele Scholarship for Creative Writing
- BHP Billiton Scholarship for Film and New Media
- Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts
- Ruth Tuck Scholarship for Visual Arts
The scholarships are open to early career artists (aged 26 and under) who have demonstrated excellence and dedication, and who are ready to pursue unique and coveted artistic development opportunities. For more information visit the Carclew website
Applications close on Monday July 15

Unexpected Port: Grants to enliven Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide is the next target for artist-created pop-up projects. Hot on the heels of the enormously popular Unexpected City grants, which focus on upcoming events for the Adelaide CBD, Unexpected Port invites artists to activate the streets, waterfront and laneways of Port Adelaide.
Applications must be submitted by email only by Monday 15 July. Successful applicants will be advised in September 2013. Read more about Unexpected Port grants here

The Fleurieu Art Prize (including the Fleurieu Youth Sculpture Commission)
The world’s richest landscape painting prize is now calling for entries with a connection to landscape as a theme, with an increased main prize of $60,000 (non acquisitive); the Fleurieu Youth Sculpture Commission, with the winner receiving a commission fee of $3,000 plus up to $1,000 for materials; and a People’s Choice Award of $2,500. Works can be an interpretation of landscape, objects and subjects placed in a landscape, depictions of current and topical events, cityscapes, waterscapes, suggestions of landscape and more.
All terms and conditions, criteria and entry process can be found at www.artprize.com.au
Applications close Friday July 26

Interactive Textiles Workshops in Port Adelaide
Are you interested in creating wearable / interactive / light / textile art? illuminart will be holding exciting illuminated textiles workshops in June, July and August. These workshops are very creative, practical, hands on, teaching innovative techniques and will interest anyone who enjoys an adventure with textiles.
Port Adelaide Projectroom
15+16 June, 27+28 July, 3+4 August
To book email info@illuminart.com.au or visit the project website

Adelaide City Bike Art Trail Launch
The Adelaide City Council and Arts SA are engaging South Australian artists in an exciting new public art project - the Adelaide City Bike Art Trail.  Public art works have been developed for eleven locations around the city, which either sit alongside or incorporate a public bike rack, forming a unique cycling art trail through the CBD and North Adelaide.
 The Adelaide Bike Art Trail will be launched on Sunday 30 June. Take a free tour and meet the artists along the trail or self-guide your way between 10am and 2pm.
If you would like to volunteer to help out with the event, contact Sarah Maddock at s.maddock@adelaidecitycouncil.com

Special Opportunity Arts Grants for Individuals
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides up to $300 in a three-year period to support eligible individuals residing in the council area who are practicing artists and/or emerging artists or talented amateurs, to take advantage of unique opportunities that may significantly benefit their work and/or career development and as a consequence provide ongoing promotion and support for the arts in the Port Adelaide Enfield community.
Funding will be considered for:
- Materials for a specific piece.
- Exhibition costs i.e. framing, transportation of work, crating, installation costs.
- Documentation of works for a specific opportunity.
- Travel and accommodation costs to participate in a show, exhibition or presentation.
- Participation in conferences, seminars and programs that increase knowledge, skill and experience, where the benefits are ultimately returned to the Port Adelaide Enfield community.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year at least three weeks before the project or opportunity is to commence and will be processed as they are received. 
Further information Council Community Support Officer on (08) 8405 6882