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SALA Festival - Get Involved

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

SALA fee reimbursements – applications open 1 March 2025

Artists presenting an exhibition or participating in an open studio event in the City of NPSP are invited to claim a reimbursement of up to $145 for the SALA registration fee.

Applications open on Saturday 1 March 2025, with the application form available on this page from this date. Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 10 June 2025.

About SALA

The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is a statewide celebration of visual art, held annually throughout the month of August across South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for local artists to showcase their work in diverse, accessible venues and engage with the community during one of South Australia’s largest visual arts events.

Each year, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters proudly hosts a wide variety of SALA Festival exhibitions across the Council area. These exhibitions are displayed in various venues, including galleries, cafés, restaurants, pubs, breweries, schools, and retail outlets.

Council support for SALA

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters supports the SALA Festival and participating artists in the following ways:

financial reimbursement - artists can claim up to $145 for their SALA registration fee if presenting exhibitions or participating in open studio events in the City
promotion and awareness - actively promotes SALA to increase visibility and accessibility
venue support - art is displayed at local businesses and venues, including the Norwood Town Hall foyer and The Gallery, providing accessible exhibition spaces
community engagement - encourages participation through open studio tours, exhibitions, and artist talks, strengthening community connections to the arts.

Image gallery: SALA 2024 group exhibition held at The Gallery