Artist opportunities

The City of Marion values creativity and artistic expression in community life and is committed to providing support and opportunities for individual artists and arts organisations to be involved in projects, events, festivals, community celebrations, and art in public places. Following are some regular opportunities:

This subsidy scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the City of Marion. Subsidies of $135 to assist individuals and $300 to assist groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival are available.

Limited rebates are available. Be quick - first in best dressed.

Artists who do not reside within the City of Marion, but are holding an exhibition in the council area for SALA are also eligible to claim the rebate.

SALA registrations close Wednesday 10 May 2023, with applications for the council subsidy closing Friday 9 June 2023. SALA early bird pricing closes Wednesday 19 April 2023.

Eligible artists should pay their registration as normal to the SALA office, print and fill in the attached form below, and email completed form with supporting documentation.

Post: City of Marion, PO Box 21, Oaklands Park, SA, 5046

The Community Grants program and the Youth Grants program assist local non-profit community groups and organisations to establish and undertake innovative projects or activities that are of benefit to the community.

For information on public art and placemaking projects in the City of Marion contact:

City of Marion
Public Art and Place Team
Phone: (08) 8375 6600
Email: publicartandplacemaking@marion.sa.gov.au