Helpmann Academy

Helpmann Academy We exist to empower emerging creatives to amplify their unique talents and to champion their drive and ambition to build sustainable practices.

The Helpmann Academy is the only organisation of it’s kind in Australia. We support South Australia’s most exciting new artists launch their careers by providing professional development opportunities including grants, mentorships, masterclasses, advisory services and international artist exchanges, all tailored specifically for South Australia’s higher education students, tertiary graduates and e

merging artists. The Helpmann Academy is a unique collaborative partnership, unifying the skills and resources of the state's universities. Since 1994 the Helpmann Academy has been empowering emerging creatives, promoting South Australia as a centre for excellence in creative education, and contributing to the artistic community of the state. The Helpmann Academy makes a critical difference in the lives and careers of these emerging artists as they move from the world of study to the rigorous demands of professional practice.

June is here, and so are some exciting opportunities for emerging creatives! 🚀Applications are OPEN for:✨ First Nations ...
02/06/2026

June is here, and so are some exciting opportunities for emerging creatives! 🚀

Applications are OPEN for:

✨ First Nations Award 2026
Up to $5,000 to support projects, professional development, creative exploration and skill-building opportunities. Closes: Monday 15 June.

✨ Elevate Mentorships 2026
Up to $3,000 to support a tailored mentorship with an established industry professional. Closes: Tuesday 30 June.

✨ British School at Rome Residency 2027
A life-changing residency opportunity valued at $30,000, supporting an emerging creative to undertake a three-month residency in Rome, Italy. Closes: Wednesday 15 July.

Explore the opportunities, key dates and application information via our Program Calendar! https://helpmannacademy.com.au/program-calendar-2026/

Applications are now OPEN for the Helpmann Academy British School at Rome Residency 2027 🇮🇹Valued at $30,000, this incre...
01/06/2026

Applications are now OPEN for the Helpmann Academy British School at Rome Residency 2027 🇮🇹

Valued at $30,000, this incredible opportunity will support one emerging South Australian artist to undertake a three-month residency at the prestigious British School at Rome from April–June 2027.

Interested in applying? Join our FREE online information session on Monday 15 June at 6pm ACST and hear directly from 2026 resident Josh Juett, tuning in live from his studio in Rome to share insights into the residency experience, life in Italy and developing creative practice abroad.

This is your chance to take a live peek at where you could be living and working in Rome! Applications close Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Register for the online info session: https://events.humanitix.com/british-school-at-rome-2027-online-information-session

This career-expanding opportunity is generously funded by David McKee AO and Pam McKee, and the Lang Family Foundation.

Take the next step in your creative career with Elevate Mentorships 2026 ✨Valued at $3,000, Helpmann Academy’s Elevate M...
01/06/2026

Take the next step in your creative career with Elevate Mentorships 2026 ✨

Valued at $3,000, Helpmann Academy’s Elevate Mentorships connect emerging creatives with established industry professionals for tailored mentorship opportunities focused on creative and professional growth.

2025 recipient used her mentorship to connect with playwrights across Argentina and Australia, expanding her perspective on multicultural creative development and international collaboration.

We strongly encourage interested applicants to book a chat with our Program Manager before applying!

Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2026. Learn more or apply now via our website. ⬆️

The Elevate Mentorship Program is proudly supported through a giving circle of philanthropic patrons.

Recently, our Open Masterclass with brought together three incredible ensembles from Adelaide University’s Elder Conser...
27/05/2026

Recently, our Open Masterclass with brought together three incredible ensembles from Adelaide University’s Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts, alongside students from Playford International College. Such a special Masterclass to be in the room for! 🎷✨

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27/05/2026

This annual appeal time, thanks to the incredible support of the Helpmann Future Fund’s Founding Donors and Creative Australia, you can triple the impact of your donation.

Donating to the Helpmann Future Fund helps build long-term support for generations to come. As an endowment fund, giving towards the Fund means you can help ensure that there is support for emerging creatives for years to come.

But don’t forget – you can always give to support the immediate needs of emerging creatives by donating to our programs and opportunities.

Give today. Shape tomorrow.

Learn more and give today. https://helpmannacademy.com.au/appeals/

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Founding Donors and Partners of the Helpmann Future Fund:

Christopher & Christine Guille
Grosset Gaia Foundation
Sam & Margo Hill-Smith
Philippe & Diana Jaquillard
K&S Langley Family
Lang Family Foundation
LK Law
Paul & Fatima McHugh
David McKee AO & Pam McKee
Nick Ross & The Ross Family
With special thanks to Creative Australia.

You only have a few days left to apply for up to $3,000 cash! 📢💰Development Grants are designed to support your next cre...
26/05/2026

You only have a few days left to apply for up to $3,000 cash! 📢💰

Development Grants are designed to support your next creative project, mentorship, professional development opportunity or big idea. Past recipients have travelled internationally for mentorships, developed new work and expanded their creative practice using these funds.

Open to eligible final year students and graduates from Adelaide University and Flinders University within five years of graduation.

Applications close THIS SUNDAY 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm ACST. https://helpmannacademy.com.au/development-grants-2026-apply-now/

Development Grants are made possible through the generosity of John Phillips and the support of CreateSA.

📸: Bryan May

About last Saturday… 🎷✨
22/05/2026

About last Saturday… 🎷✨

21/05/2026

“You have years where donations might be down, and one can draw on the Endowment Fund to still continue the art programs and the assistance we give to emerging creatives in difficult times”, David McKee AO, Chair of the Helpmann Academy Foundation Board

As the guiding voice behind the inception of the Helpmann Future Fund and one of the Founding Donors alongside his wife, Pam, David McKee AO knows the difference legacy giving can make for an arts organisation.

Be part of a legacy to future-proof opportunities for the next generation of emerging creatives by contributing to the Helpmann Future Fund. Thanks to triple-matched funding from the Founding Donors of the Helpmann Future Fund and Creative Australia’s Plus1 program, every $1 you give becomes $3.

Give today. Shape tomorrow. https://helpmannacademy.com.au/appeals/

Storytelling has always been central to Jack Langford’s creative practice, and through film, he’s found a powerful way t...
20/05/2026

Storytelling has always been central to Jack Langford’s creative practice, and through film, he’s found a powerful way to explore identity, history and connection. ✨

In the story written by Jane Llewellyn on the our website, Jack reflects on how the inaugural First Nations Award helped bring his documentary Beyond Borders closer to life, supporting the post-production of a project centred around First Nations voices, Indigenous archaeology and truth-telling.

Applications for the 2026 Helpmann Academy First Nations Award are currently open, with $5,000 available to support eligible First Nations emerging creatives in developing new work, mentorships, research, professional development and more.

The First Nations Award is proudly supported by SA Power Networks.

Read Jack’s story and apply now! https://helpmannacademy.com.au/first-nations-award-2026-apply-now/

This annual appeal, your donation goes further. Thanks to the generous support of the Helpmann Future Fund’s Founding Do...
18/05/2026

This annual appeal, your donation goes further. Thanks to the generous support of the Helpmann Future Fund’s Founding Donors and Creative Australia, every $1 donated becomes $3.

By supporting the Helpmann Future Fund, you’re helping build long-term support for future generations through a perpetual endowment dedicated to the future of the creative industries. You can also choose to support the immediate needs of emerging creatives through Helpmann Academy programs and opportunities.

Give today. Shape tomorrow.

Learn more and support the future of emerging creatives: https://helpmannacademy.com.au/appeals/

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Suite 417, Level 4, 147 Pirie Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

08 7089 0720

Website

https://linktr.ee/helpmannacademy

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