Country Arts SA pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognises their continuing connection and spiritual relationship to these lands, waters and skies. We are committed to listening and helping care for Country, and to safeguard, share and celebrate First Nations’ living cultures.
Country Arts SA offers initiatives for artists through our residency, professional development and workshop programs that aim to nurture and extend creative arts practice and raise the profile of creative practitioners.
Each year, we offer our Grindell’s Hut residency program, supporting artists to undertake periods of focused creative exploration and investigative research inspired by the landscape, setting and community in which they’re placed
Through our suite of professional development offerings we supports artists to take the next steps in their career, expand their field of opportunities and maintain sustainable enriching careers from the places they live and work. Regular offerings include Catapult, Nebula and the Breaking Ground award.
Explore current opportunities:
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Breaking Ground
The Country Arts SA Breaking Ground Award sets out to elevate and accelerate the careers of South Australian regional artists by providing the support to push the boundaries of their practices into new and uncharted territory.
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Nebula
Nebula is an opportunity for regionally based visual artists to attend a three-day intensive program of workshops, forums, talks and networking opportunities centred upon strengthening professional arts practice.
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Grindell’s Hut
A three-week residency at Grindell’s Hut located in the heart of the Vulkathunha – Gammon Ranges National Park in the Northern Flinders Ranges.
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Intersection
Intersection is joint initiative with Guildhouse, that supports the professional development and connects artists, craftspeople, designers and creatives throughout regional South Australia. The program is designed to combat the isolation often faced by regional and remote arts practice by offering tailored support through studio visits, one-on-one meetings and community events. Each event features a local…