ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
MARKETS
MURRAY BRIDGE RIVERFRONT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Fri-Sat, 14-15 Nov 2025
The Kookaburra Homes Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival is a FREE 2 day annual community event incorporating the Thomas Foods Christmas Parade and Spry Civil Sky Show and is proudly supported by the Business Murray Bridge and coordinated by AOK Events.
Trade and vendor applications are now open.
THE BUNYIP BAZAAR
A free family day of markets and gift shopping, food, drink and live acoustic music.
Want to participate? We’d love to hear about your Stall and Business.
FABRIK ARTS + HERITAGE:
HANDMADE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
The Handmade Christmas Market stallholders are amazing artists and designer-makers joined by passionate producers and growers of the Adelaide Hills.
We invite you to join us and be a part of the richly nostalgic, state-wide tradition of visiting Lobethal to see the lights at Christmas time. Expressions of interest are now open to all stall holders.
VICTOR HARBOUR ARTISAN MARKET
The Victor Harbor Artisan Market is a great place to gather with friends and family - in support of local and South Australian artisans, creative small businesses, food & beverage vendors and musicians. Held in the heart of Victor Harbor at Railway Plaza, under Moreton Bay fig trees and amongst the towns cherished heritage buildings.
EXHIBITIONS
REVIVAL GALLERY + CAFE
Revival Gallery + Cafe is located on Railway Terrace in Tailem Bend.
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre:
Stump Hill Gallery Exhibition Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest are now open for Stump Hill Gallery 2025 exhibition dates!
Arts Centre Port Noarlunga:
EXHIBITIONS - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
EOIs close at the end of September every year.
The Arts Centre Port Noarlunga accepts Expressions of Interest for exhibitions to be presented in the Arts Centre galleries throughout the year.
PEPPER STREET ART CENTRE
Pepper Street Arts Centre (PSAC) regularly invites new artists and artists with a new range of work, to contribute to exhibition, gift shop and artist of the month programs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENCIES
FABRIK:
Makers Studio Spaces for Hire
The Makers Studio Spaces for hire offer a supportive environment and the opportunity to connect with other artists.
The studios are affordable and have flexible leases. Studio spaces are open to public viewing Wednesday to Sunday during which time Makers are able to sell their work commission free. In addition Makers are able to use their studio as a gallery space or to hold small workshops in.
Spring Special: 20% discount for October & November 2025
MURRAYLANDS SKILLS CENTRE
The Murraylands Skills Centre provides a platform for businesses and individuals to thrive and connect.
The Centre offers free 1:1 support to community members looking to upskill or re-skill to identify vocational education training pathways and enter into training to propel their career. The Centre also offers a dynamic co-working space, expert resources, networking opportunities and seamless access to Council services.
GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Preventative Health SA:
2025-26 Suicide Prevention Community Grants
Applications close 31 October 2025
Grants of $5000 are available to eligible community groups and sporting clubs, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, across South Australia.
The focus of the grants is suicide postvention preparedness with the aim of enhancing community support, coordination, and response following traumatic incidents, including suicide.
Regional Arts Australia:
Practice In Community
Practice in Community is a new initiative designed and delivered by Regional Arts Australia, supported by Minderoo Foundation.
This national program puts creativity at the heart of community life by investing in independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD). It gives regional artists the time, trust, and support to grow their practice, lead meaningful projects, build connections, share knowledge and strengthen a national network of artists driving social impact.
RURAL CITY OF MURRAY BRIDGE:
Council Grants
The Rural City of Murray Bridge grants program offers a variety of funding opportunities that support community organisations and individuals deliver a range of projects, programs, events and activities.
CreateSA:
Arts and Culture Grants
CreateSA connects the arts and culture sector in South Australia with financial support for a range of activities.
Grants include Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability grants, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grants, and grants for artist individuals, groups and small-to-medium arts and culture organisations.
Country Arts SA:
Grants
Grants are available, through Country Arts SA, to support arts and cultural activities in regional South Australia that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills development opportunities.
Grants include Artist Professional Development Grants and Quick Response Grants.
Creative Australia:
investments & Opportunities
Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. They offer a range of opportunities, including grants, scholarships and residency programs.
CARCLEW:
Carclew Funding and Awards Program
Carclew offers a range of funding opportunities for young people aged 26 or under, including fellowships, capacity building grants, and project & development grants.
LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
MEMBERSHIP
BRIDGE ARTS
Bridge Arts is an eclectic community of local artists. They host regular gatherings, monthly workshops, and hold exhibitions 2-3 times a year.
New members are always welcome.
MEMBERSHIP
MURRAY BRIDGE HAND SPINNERS & WEAVERS GUILD
Murray Bridge Hand Spinners & Weavers Guild are an active group whose skills include spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting, knitting and crocheting. They host meetups weekly and have market stalls at various events.
MEMBERSHIP
MURRAYLANDS COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED
The Shed is a place of peace and friendship where men of all ages can pursue and share hobbies, pastimes and interests to contribute to the community.
ARTS CLASSES + OTHER SERVICES
MURRAY BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Community Centre is a place where you can connect with people, learn new skills and achieve personal growth in a safe and welcoming environment.
They offer a range of services from short courses, social events, community garden and activities as well as assistance with mental health, legal or financial matters and support if you are experiencing homelessness or domestic violence.
ARTS GROUPS + KIDS ART ACTIVITIES + OTHER SERVICES
MURRAY BRIDGE LIBRARY
The Library service is free and everyone is welcome to join. Facilities and services include public computer access, free Wi-Fi, ebooks & audiobooks, meeting rooms, photocopying & scanning and online resources. The library hosts a range of events and small groups, such as the yarn group and photography club. The library also runs programming for children, include school holidays arts activities.
RESOURCES
WEBSITE
CREATIVE WORKPLACES
The Creative Workplaces website supports fair, safe and respectful workplaces for artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.
They have information and resources for people working across all art forms, independently, as employees and employers, in paid and unpaid work, and in businesses and organisations large and small.
WEBSITE
CreateSA
CreateSA, located within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, leads South Australia’s strategic agenda across the arts, cultural and creative sectors.
They support and advise the Minister for the Arts and manage the South Australian Government's funding to artists and arts organisations. They also support the development and maintenance of the State's cultural heritage collection and recognise and promote the strengths and needs of the State's makers, presenters and collectors of art and cultural heritage.
ONLINE + IN PERSON RESOURCES
MURRAY BRIDGE LIBRARY
Murray Bridge Library has many books an resources in the library for arts practitioners.
But did you also know, a library card also grants you access to many online resources, such as ebook apps and LinkedIn Learning?
