Hilton Adelaide Emerging Artist Commission

Helpmann Academy is delighted to be partnering with Hilton Adelaide to deliver the Hilton Adelaide Emerging Artist Commission, valued at up to $25,000.  Previously awarded to artist Tom Borgas, Hilton Adelaide is again commissioning a contemporary artwork to be placed in the hotel’s foyer, opposite the reception desk. It is intended the commission will enhance … Continued

SA Power Networks Emerging Artist Commission

Valued at up to $11,500, the SA Power Networks Emerging Artist Commission is an opportunity for an emerging visual artist to gain valuable experience in developing public art and site-specific commissions. SA Power Networks is commissioning a contemporary sculpture that reflects their position in the South Australian community – as the State’s electricity distributor, a … Continued

Portia Valley Wines Label Competition

In partnership with Portia Valley Wines, the Helpmann Academy is delighted to present the Portia Valley Wines Label Competition. Open to final year visual art students and graduates (within five years following their final year of study) from Adelaide College of the Arts (Tafe SA/Flinders University) and the University of South Australia, the competition offers the … Continued

Wilson Vineyard Label Acquisition

The Helpmann Academy is delighted to partner with the Wilson Vineyard to offer the Wilson Vineyard Label Acquisition. Since 2012, the Wilson Vineyard in the Clare Valley has worked with Helpmann Academy to acquire an artwork by a South Australian emerging artist for the label of their Wilson Vineyard Polish Hill River Riesling. This top … Continued

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Please be aware that as of 2pm Friday, 20 March public access to the Aurora Building (147 Pirie St) will be restricted until further notice. As such, from Monday 23 March, we will be limiting face to face appointments. We are still here to support our valued community and are able to offer telephone or video appointments.

Helpmann Academy respectfully acknowledges the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.