Charles Sturt Arts and Places

14/09/2026

️☀️ Looking to hold a big community event this Summer 2026/27?

Some events are eligible for funding from our City, but you'll need to act fast.

⏰ 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 and supports events taking place during December, January, February and early March.

Funding is available for events that bring people together, celebrate culture and create vibrant local places.

👉 Learn more and reach out to our Place Making team for advice: https://brnw.ch/21x5EQX

10/09/2026

Meet some of the inspiring local entrepreneurs behind Adelaide’s first Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Expo at Woodville Town Hall

From business owners and community leaders to creative innovators, these exhibitors are helping showcase the strengths, talents and diverse perspectives of neurodivergent entrepreneurs.

📍 Woodville Town Hall
📅 Tuesday 29 September
🕙 10am to 2pm
🎟️ Free to attend (bookings required via link in comments).

This video features:
• Violeta (Vee) Abarzua – Mingle Co. (Creator)
• Sam Thomas – Sam's Office Solutions
• Sophie Georgonicas – Empowered Community Choices
• Diana Morcom – A Mind of Your Own
• Matthew Pham – Phamily Family Home Care Services

09/09/2026

Before ➡️ After.

The wall surrounding the public toilet and Changing Places facility at 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 has been given a fresh new look by Adelaide artist Sam Songailo.

The artwork was commissioned as part of broader upgrades delivered by Council's Open Space and Property team, bringing colour and creativity to one of Semaphore Park's most popular coastal spots. 🎨🌊

08/09/2026

Adelaide's first 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼, held at Woodville Town Hall, will be a celebration of innovation, creativity and community.

The 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 is supported by our City, through our Events Grants.

💡 "𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘹... 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴," - Violeta Abarzua

Adelaide's first 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼, held at Woodville Town Hall, will be a celebration of innovation, creativity and community.

On Tuesday, September 29, this event will showcase neurodivergent-led businesses and celebrate the strengths, talents and lived experiences of neurodivergent entrepreneurs.

Created by Violeta (Vee) Abarzua of Mingle Co. the free expo is open to everyone – and is a great way to connect, learn, support local businesses and celebrate the value of different ways of thinking.

𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝗽𝗺
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

📸 Pictured are local entreprenuers who will be exhibiting in the Expo (L-R):

• Sam Thomas – Sam's Office Solutions
• Sophie Georgonicas – Empowered Community Choices
• Violeta (Vee) Abarzua – Mingle Co. (Event Creator)
• Diana Morcom – A Mind of Your Own
• Matthew Pham – Phamily Family Home Care Services

The 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 is supported by our City, through our Events Grants.

02/09/2026

We’ve loved watching artist TaylrJay bring the creative ideas from students of Star of the Sea School and St Michael's College and insights from the Marine Discovery Centre together for a mural acknowledging the impact of the Karenia algal bloom on our beaches.

During workshops, students explored what the coast means to them and our community, sharing messages of hope, happiness, calm and recovery. It’s these reflections that will feature in a vibrant mural to be installed on the Marine Discovery Centre, Henley Beach, capturing our much-loved marine species.

We can’t reveal too much more just yet. You'll have to wait to see it unveiled when it's installed in October.

The mural is with thanks to support from the Algal Bloom Support Package.

26/08/2026

Introducing Holiday Bands at The Brocas this school holidays.

Holiday Bands is a four-day music intensive for 13 to 17 year olds. Join a band on Monday and perform a gig on Thursday night.

This program connects young people with the creative community and offers hands-on skill development in an exciting, all-ages environment.

If you love making and playing music, this intensive is the perfect way to meet like-minded teens, form a band, and play live on stage at The Gov.

Find out more and secure your spot https://brnw.ch/21x5cSv

The program is a partnership between Carclew and the City of Charles Sturt.

24/08/2026

🎨 Only available this week as part of SALA in our City!

Visit ‘Being Human: The Depth and Diversity of the Human Experience’, an exhibition by The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Creative Health, and explore powerful artworks created by people living with health challenges, trauma and life transitions. A moving showcase of creativity, resilience and connection.

📍 The Hospital Research Foundation Group, 60 Woodville Rd, Woodville
📅 22-28 August, open 9am - 3pm during weekdays.

The Hospital Research Foundation Group The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Creative Health

19/08/2026

👀 If you have a business shopfront in our City, maybe it could be next?

BLU CHIP Fish & Chippery at West Beach completed a façade upgrade with support with a grant from our City – and and we think the results speak for themselves. 👏

The Shop Local grants program supports businesses to improve the appearance, accessibility and activation of their premises while contributing to more vibrant, creative and connected neighbourhood centres.

Funding is available for projects including:

- Shopfront and façade improvements
- Outdoor dining enhancements
- Accessibility improvements
- Gallery and exhibition space fit outs
- New rehearsal room fit outs
- Murals and public art on the exterior of your business
- Creative and artistic window displays
- Live music and performing arts infrastructure
- Infrastructure that supports the temporary activation of vacant shopfronts
- Creative placemaking initiatives that contribute to vibrant and welcoming business precincts

More info: https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/business/business-grants-and-funding/business-grants/shop-local

14/08/2026

📸 🌊 One of our City's SALA Artist Registration Subsidy recipients, Marek Czaplinski, is exhibiting in this year’s SALA Festival, as part of the 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in Henley Beach.

What began as Marek’s artistic passion for photography has since grown into two successful local businesses. He is now the co-owner of Creative Soul Prints and Up In Frames, two well-known Henley Beach businesses operating from the same location where the exhibition is being held.

Featuring more than 20 local artists, the 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 showcases original works across painting, photography, textiles, mixed media and drawing, highlighting the depth of creative talent in our community. Marek’s piece in the exhibition is called ‘Salty Dips’ - it’s a typical West Beach coastal scene at dusk.

Other artists featured are: Christina Adamczyk | Bindi Amor | Jo Bertram | Daniela Boin | Matthew Cooper | Kerrie Drogemuller | Candace Gywther | Amy Hamlyn | Patrick Hedges | Bec Hill | Simon McIntyre | Victoria Rolinski | Greer Tappert | Jan Thomas | Samantha Tipler | Madeleine Todd | Jono Tolley | Ania Walczak | Robyn Zadow | Mary Zammit.

The Artist Registration Subsidy Scheme supports local artists and venues to participate in SALA, helping make arts and culture more visible and accessible across our City.

📍 Creative Soul Community Exhibition, Creative Soul Studios
📅 1-31 August
🕐 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm
📍 50 Mitton Avenue, Henley Beach

More info:

Creative Soul Community Exhibition: https://www.salafestival.com/artfuel/program/view/13370/creative-soul-community-exhibition

Artist Registration Subsidy Scheme: https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/community/arts-culture-and-history/sala-festival

12/08/2026

Got an idea for your group, business, local event or arts organisation? We may have just the grant for you.

From grassroots projects to innovative local partnerships, we're proud to support our local community through our Grants Program, helping make our City a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work and play.

Check out our latest grants:
🎭 Arts & Culture Program - for new arts and cultural initiatives
🖥️ Business Support Program - supporting businesses to adapt and innovate
🎉 Events Grants and Event Sponsorships - latest round now available
🖌️ Shop Local Grant Program - supports businesses to improve the appearance, accessibility and activation

Find out more on our website https://brnw.ch/21x4R5T