Council support for South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival artists

⁠⁠⁠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:

Council Support for South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival Artists.

This subsidy scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the City of Marion. Subsidies of $145 to assist individuals and $320 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 for the August 2026 Festival will open 01 March 2026 and close 06 May 2025. Keep an eye out if you intend to participate.

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.

Grants Programs

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.

Seeking Artists for Public Art

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