SALA Festival

09/09/2026

Introducing the 2027 SALA Feature Artist: Jane Bowden!

Sarah Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Arts, made this exciting announcement at the SALA Finissage & Awards Night last Friday.

As the recipient of the SA Living Artist Publication Opportunity, Jane & her practice will be the subject of a high-quality book to be published by Wakefield Press in 2027, with the support of CreateSA. Jane will be working with a thoughtful team of writers, editors, and designers: Rebecca Evans (writer), Dr Eleen Deprez (writer), Ingrid Goetz (writer), Penelope Curtin (editor), and Rachel Harris (designer).

In keeping with tradition, this makes Jane the SALA Feature Artist for 2027, with her work celebrated on the SALA Poster and Program. We look forward to working with Jane & sharing more about her practice.

27/08/2026

Applications for the Whittles Body Corporate Management Services Venue Awards close this Sunday!

One regional and one metropolitan SALA venue will be recognised for going above & beyond for their artists ✨

Learn more & apply:

Check out the Awards & Opportunities that you can be eligible for as an artist participating in SALA Festival!

26/08/2026

Only a handful of tickets left for this Saturday's photography workshop with none other than analogue film enthusiast Bryce Kraehenbuehl, winner of this year's SALA Solo Photographic Opportunity, and finalist in the Inspiring SA Science in Art Award. If you've seen his exhibition 'Red Earth' at praxis ARTSPACE, you'll know what we're talking about! 🎞️

📷 Infrared Film & Eco Processing Photography Workshop
11am Saturday 29 August 2026, at Wombat Workshop (Semaphore).
🎟️$185+BF including infrared film, materials, equipment, and lunch.
https://events.humanitix.com/2026-sala-science-workshop

This workshop is supported by Inspiring South Australia, which provides South Australians with opportunities to connect with, be involved in and get excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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24/08/2026

If you missed out on seeing Transient Nature at the Tibetan Buddhist Institute, don't despair! Monks from Sera Jey Monastery will be creating another beautiful sand mandala at the State Library of South Australia this week. It's a centuries-old practice, rarely seen outside a monastery.

According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, simply seeing a sacred mandala is believed to create positive karmic imprints, inspiring compassion, wisdom, and inner peace. Experience for yourself the tradition that influenced South Australian artist Benjamin Liew’s recent photographic work (pictured).

This free event is open from Thursday 27 until Sunday 30 August at the State Library of South Australia (corner of North Terrace & Kintore Avenue, Adelaide).

23/08/2026

If you’ve managed to get out and about to see some SALA exhibitions/events, we’d be so grateful if you’d take a few minutes to complete our Audience Survey!

This is a free way that you can support the future of the South Australian Living Artists Festival. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026AUDfb

22/08/2026

Lisa Khan is a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Coober Pedy, South Australia, of Antakirinja, Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara descent, and Pakistani heritage. Her work explores the light, colour, and emotional landscape of desert Country. Her practice reflects movement across communities and a deep knowledge of land, culture, and intergenerational connection.

Keep an eye out for the limited edition SALA x Foodland Tote Bag featuring her painting ‘Kami Ku Ngura. Kupa Piti’, which translates to 'My Grandmother’s Home. Coober Pedy'.

21/08/2026

**Exhibition now on display until Wednesday 26 August, 4pm**

We've extended the viewing window, so make sure you drop in to see Sally's wonderful SALA exhibition while you can.

An Arsenal for an Uncertain Future
Sally Parnis
2025 SALA Active Ageing Award Winner
31 July to 26 August 2026
Exhibition opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; closed Sundays

Small acts of beauty and resistance perform hope when ordinary people feel powerless. Sally rescues cardboard and wrangles recycled frames to bring you weapons of hope for the future. Her oil paintings on recycled materials and her digital paintings set in pre-loved frames depict the wild landscapes and people she loves.

Hughes Gallery, Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton
Sally Parnis Art

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

Exhibitions are on at the Arnold Dock Gallery and Mannum Gallery and Gifts this month.