Foundation Front

Foundation Front is formed by visual and performing art students and recent graduates of the Helpmann Academy's partner schools.

The Foundation Front aims to create a supportive network for emerging artists in South Australia. In addition to assisting with numerous Helpmann Academy events throughout the year, the Foundation Front holds an annual collaborative arts event to gain exposure for young and emerging artists.

If you are a current student or recent graduate of a Helpmann Academy partner school (finished studying at the end of 2003 onwards), then join the front! It's free and joining is as simple as downloading an application form.

Benefits of membership include a free subscription to Update Arts Magazine (delivered to your door four times a year), a fornightly e-bulletin, access to the Helpmann Academy's free publicity service for your exhibitions, performances or events, alerts to artist opportunities and inclusion in our Artist Register.

Your membership card will also entitle you to discounts on fashion, travel, dining and more at the following Foundation Front partners:

Art to Art - 10% discount on a wide range of art and craft supplies. Art to Art has Adelaide's largest range of discount art canvas, acrylic & oil paints, brushes, sketch pads, picture frames and more.

Dark Horsey Bookshop - 15% discount on the special book title of the month. Dark Horsey Books at the Experimental Art Foundation specialises in books on art, architecture & design, cultural studies, feminism, philosophy, film & media, as well as small press literature, artist books & catalogues, local & international art magazines.

Elite Picture Framing - 15% discount on Elite Picture Framing services. Elite has established a reputation of being a leader in the area of picture framing, with professional services for artists and art lovers.

Irving Baby! - 10% discount on full price clothing & accessories. Just like visiting your cool best friend's wardrobe, you never know what treasures you will unearth at Irving Baby!

Urban Cow Studio - 15% discount on store purchases. Celebrating the beauty, skill and unique qualities of hand produced items, Urban Cow Studio is the place where the spirit of the maker and the hand-made dwell.

YHA Adelaide - 50% off YHA membership card. The YHA membership provides a range of discounts on travel and accommodation around the world, and is part of the world's largest backpacker network. With 4000 hostels in more than 65 countries, YHA is literally here, there and everywhere.