We provide professional development opportunities including grants, awards, fellowships, mentorships, masterclasses, workshops, advisory services plus local and international artist residencies, all tailored specifically for South Australia’s higher education students, graduates and emerging artists.
Our Purpose
The Helpmann Academy is a unique collaborative partnership, unifying the skills and resources of the state’s universities. Since 1994 the Helpmann Academy has been supporting emerging creatives, promoting South Australia as a centre for excellence in creative education, and contributing to the artistic community of the state.
Our Mission Statement
A career in the performing or visual arts is a tough road to tread. Helpmann’s aim is to develop connections and pathways for successful and sustainable careers and walk alongside emerging creatives as they make the transition from study to professional practice.
The Helpmann Academy was formed in 1994 in honour of South Australia’s iconic actor and dancer, Sir Robert Helpmann. The Helpmann Academy was established to maximise opportunities for professional development to assist arts students to make the transition from study to professional practice.
Sir Robert Helpmann was born in Mount Gambier on 9 April 1909. Throughout his long and illustrious career, Helpmann made a significant contribution to the arts in Australia and around the world as an actor, dancer, producer and director.
Our activities are supported by a range of partners, patrons, donors, friends, volunteers and the staff of our partner institutions.
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