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Artist opportunities

Exhibit with us

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invites expressions of interest from artists to be part of our 2026 Exhibition Season. There are four exhibition spaces available within the Gallery at St Peters, in addition to exhibition space in the adjacent Eastern Health Authority, the EHA Gallery.

Key dates:

  • Expressions of Interest close 5pm Tuesday 14 October 2025
  • Applicants notified by Monday 20 October 2025
  • Fringe registrations close Thursday 30 October 2025
  • SALA registrations open March 2026 (tbc)

2026 exhibition dates:

  • 6 March - 11 April 2026 | Adelaide Fringe Festival*
  • 12 June - 18 July | Embracing NAIDOC Week | First Nations artists are encouraged to apply
  • 31 July - 29 July | SALA Festival

*Please note the Main Gallery is NOT available for the 6 March - 11 April slot

Click on a button below to start a virtual tour:

The Gallery Virtual Tour

The Gallery Floorplan

Foyer Virtual Tour 

For more information and to apply, please refer to the section below:

Exhibition Expression of Interest - how to apply

  • Exhibition Season Terms & Conditions

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    Before you start your application, please read the following terms and conditions.

    Exhibition Terms & Conditions >

  • 2026 exhibition dates

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    In your application please provide your preferred exhibition dates(s).
    - 6 March - 11 April 2026 | Adelaide Fringe Festival*
    - 12 June - 18 July | Embracing NAIDOC Week | First Nations artists are encouraged to apply
    - 31 July - 29 July | SALA Festival
    *Please note the Main Gallery is NOT available this slot

  • What to include in your application

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    Please include:

    Up to date Artist(s) CV and artists(s) statement, exhibition title and description (maximum 500 words)

    Size of exhibition (number of proposed works, including medium and dimensions)

    Nominate preferred space:
    - Main Gallery
    - Gallery 2
    - Mini Gallery
    - Gallery Foyer
    - EHA Gallery
    - Any

    Images of complete or in progress proposed artwork (artist name, title, year created, medium, dimensions, complete or in progress)

    Previous artwork examples (up to 3 per artist).

    Social media and/ or website details.

  • Apply

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    Artists are asked to contact Emma Comley, Arts Officer to apply, to discuss an exhibition idea or to ask questions. Contact via email: ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au or via phone: 08 8366 4555.

SALA Festival registrations and support 

Showcase your art throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, during the SALA Festival from 1-31 August each year.

Each year, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters proudly hosts a wide variety of SALA Festival exhibitions across the Council area. 

For more information about Council support for SALA, including fee reimbursements, visit: 

SALA Festival - Get Involved

Artist Register 

The Artist Register provides information on creative people, services and products in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

Register your details to be part of our online Artist Register.

Artist Register

Public Art & Culture Grants

The Public Art & Culture Grants Scheme is offered twice a year and is part of the Council's Community Funding Program. 

The Scheme has three funding categories:

  1. Artistic & Cultural Programs & Events
  2. Artistic Development
  3. Visual Public Art.

Applicants can apply for up to $5,000 per financial year. 

For more information and to apply, visit: Community Funding Program

Adelaide Fringe artist support

The Council supports local artists, performers, producers, events, venues and businesses participating in the Adelaide Fringe with a 50% subsidy for Fringe registrations within the Council area.

To access the subsidy:

  • connect with a venue in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
  • register your event via Adelaide Fringe’s AVR platform and pay the reduced registration fee at the checkout
  • include ‘Proudly supported by the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters’ on marketing and promotional material
  • register your event on Council’s Events Calendar. 

Stobie Pole Art

Stobie pole art is a recognised way to add visual interest to local streets.

While SA Power Networks manages the approval process, the Council can provide a letter of support for community-led projects.

How to apply

1. Submit an application to SA Power Networks

All stobie pole art must be approved by SA Power Networks.

For more information and to apply online, visit: SA Power Networks – Stobie Pole Art  

2. Request a letter of Council support

In 2025, the Council will develop guidelines to further support stobie pole art installations. Until then, residents and artists can request a letter of support from the Council for their proposed artwork.

When considering requests, we take into account:

    • the interests of immediate neighbours
    • how the artwork fits with the character of the street
    • safety and ongoing maintenance of the design.

To request a letter of support, email artsandculture@npsp.sa.gov.au with the following details:

    • your name and address
    • location of the stobie pole (street address or map reference)
    • a concept design and description of the artwork
    • materials and approximate size of the artwork
    • written approval from immediate neighbours next to the stobie pole.

For more information, visit: SA Power Networks

Contact

Emma Comley
Council Arts Officer
T: 08 8366 4555
E: ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au