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.
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is a hub of exhibitions and open studios during August for the 2025 South Australian Living Artists Festival.
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
For exhibition details and more image galleries, visit: The Gallery webpage
Contact
For more information about SALA support and the Council's arts programs and opportunities, contact:
Emma Comley
Council Arts Officer
T: 08 8366 4555
E: ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au
