Opportunities

This is the place for information about upcoming workshops, project offers, skills development sessions and more.

Handmade Markets

Do you make creative, unique things and want to reach new audiences?

City of PAE hosts quarterly Handmade Markets and we are accepting ‘Expressions of Interest’ (EOI) for artist, makers and businesses to participate in future markets, featuring a range of artisan and vintage goodies, from arts and homewares to fashion and food, alongside live acoustic music and creative workshops. We welcome all crafts and creative products - from ceramics, jewellery, prints and candles to homewares, baked goods, vintage clothing, vinyl records and more!

The markets are held in Iparrityi Laneway (between Civic Centre and Mixed Creative), Port Adelaide, quarterly on a Saturday 10am – 2pm.

Register your interest in being a stall holder at future markets by emailing your contact details and information about yourself and practice to:

Sam Wright, Creative Port Placemaking Officer

arts@cityofpae.sa.gov.au

There is no commission or fee to participate, and stallholders will be provided with a simple setup, including 1 x large umbrella, 1 x 1.8m trestle table and 1 x chair.  Stall holders are required to hold public liability insurance.

Paint Ya Pole

We're inviting residents and groups to paint their local stobie poles! It's easy to get involved.

1. Consult with your neighbours so they know that you intend to paint a pole.  If someone objects to the idea, it may not be possible to proceed. You can download and print this letter (PDF, 102.55 KB)  to let your neighbours know and to get their support. Please note that SA Power Networks reserves the right to paint over any pole that doesn’t comply with their criteria.
2. Take a full length photo of the pole/s you wish to paint  do NOT cut off the top or the bottom of the pole)
3. Submit the photo and application form at Stobie Pole Art- SA Power networks
4. Once you have received permission from SA Power Networks, please complete this form and attach your SA Power Networks approval and concept
5. We will supply you with all the paint to complete your project thanks to Paintbank. All you need to provide are a couple of brushes!

EOI for artists - linear park amenities block

The City of PAE is inviting artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for mural to be painted on a newly created amenities block, in the Linear Park Reserve (opposite 57 Windsor Grove, Windsor Gardens).

From this process, up to three artists will be shortlisted to develop a concept design for a fee, one of which may be commissioned to deliver the final public art outcome. More information is available in the project brief (PDF, 404.16 KB)

SALA Art subsidies

We have been proud to support local creatives and we acknowledge the value that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of our council area.

We are providing a $125 capped subsidy to assist individuals and a $225 capped subsidy to assist groups with costs associated with registering for SALA Festival.

The subsidy is available to:

• Artists exhibiting within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield
• Artists who reside in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield exhibiting in another council area

The subsidy is only provided for costs associated with registrations for SALA Festival. The closing date for subsidy applications is Friday 17 May 2024. The subsidy will be available until the budget allocation of $5,000 is expended.

To receive the subsidy:

• Register for SALA via the SALA website from now until the the closing date of Wednesday 8 May 2024.
• Pay the relevant registration fee to SALA
• Complete and return the SALA subsidy form along with a copy of the SALA registration receipt and Statement by Supplier (if relevant) by Friday 17 May 2024 to: arts@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or Placemaking & Activation team, PO Box 110 Port Adelaide SA 5015

Key dates:

• Wednesday 8 May: SALA registrations close
• Friday 17 May: PAE SALA subsidy forms due