ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
EXHIBITIONS
Walkway Gallery: TATIARA ART PRIZE
Registration closes 28 July 2025
Entries for the Tatiara Art Prize are now open. Held every two years, the $10,000 acquisitive prize invites submissions of new or recent work wall-based work by Australian artists.
Ku Arts:
NATIONAL WEAVING SALON EOI
EOIs close 29 July 2025
Ku Arts is currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists interested in exhibiting their work in the National Weaving Salon (working title).
HSTA:
YOUR CORNER
The Hutt Street Traders Association are seeking artists to showcase their original works during the SALA Festival 2025.
The exhibition will be featured on the official SALA website, venue map locations, and in both printed and online guides.
Pepper Street Art Centre:
Little Treasures for Christmas 2025
Applications close Tuesday 16 September 2025, 3pm
Pepper Street Art Centre is seeking artists to be part of their annual Little Treasures exhibition which celebrates the festive season.
City of West Torrens:
WEST TORRENS ART PRIZE 2025
Registration closes 30 September 2025
Calling all South Australian artists. SA-based artists creating original 2D artworks in any medium are encouraged to submit works that reflect this year’s theme ‘Colour in West Torrens’.
Up to $6,500 in prizes
Pepper Street Art Centre:
CALL FOR ARTISTS for Recycled Upcycled art exhibition - Fringe 2026
Applications close Friday 10 October 2025 at 3 pm
Artists are invited to submit their upcycled and recycled artworks for the Adelaide Fringe 2026. This exhibition celebrates creativity and sustainability, showcasing art made from repurposed materials in all mediums.
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
SAMSTAG:
2026 ANNE & GORDON SAMSTAG INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Registration closes 30 June 2025
These annual scholarships enable Australian artists to develop their artistic capacities and skills through a dedicated period of practice-based learning, over twelve months spent overseas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
