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24/04/2025

🎭 South Australia's Creative Future Needs Your Voice. The Draft Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Bill 2025 is now open for public consultation. Led by CreateSA (formerly Arts South Australia), this proposed legislation will embed in law how the arts are supported, funded, and governed across the state — reflecting a 2022 government commitment to recognise the arts as essential to our identity and economy.

📝 Have your say by 11.59pm, Sunday 27 April 2025
📄 Read the Draft Bill + Discussion Paper
📊 Complete the official survey here: (5–10 minutes) https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/artsbill

15/04/2025

Carclew’s 2026 Fellowships open in May, offering up to $10,000 to support young emerging artists and arts workers to develop their skills, explore new techniques, or take the next step in their creative careers. Areas of practice can include performing and visual arts, writing, digital platforms, arts admin, and more. Open to creatives aged up to 26—or up to 30 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Applications open in May and close Sunday 27 July 2025.

https://carclew.com.au/program/fellowships/

03/04/2025

The Barossa Regional Gallery will be closed between 1st and 16th April 2025. The Galllery will re-open on Thursday 17th April at with a Pop-Up Gallery Space & Shop at the the Barossa Museum, 47 Murray Street, Tanunda.

In the meantime, the Gallery Shop is open online 24/7 for post or click & collect, accessible via the gallery website: https://www.barossagallery.com.au



Image: Rowena Sloane, Rebecca Reynolds, Mayor Bim Lange and Don Ross at the . Photo courtesy of The Barossa Council

03/04/2025

Hello Film Lovers!

A reminder that this months film is on the SECOND Friday of the Month, April 11th!

The Barossa Film Club will screen the comedy/drama film, It Must Be Heaven on Friday 11 April.

Like a modern Jacques Tati with a hint of Buster Keaton, the director, writer, and actor, Elia Suleiman, embodies a silent version of himself, coming up with subtle and ingenious ways to portray the Palestinian ghettoisation. This time, in search of homeliness, Suleiman's alter ego travels from Nazareth to Europe, making the first stop at picturesque Paris to promote his movie, and then, off he goes to bustling New York City. There, he meets his friend, the actor, producer, and writer, Gael García Bernal, who is eager to lend a hand; however, it seems that his film is not Palestinian enough. But, when confronted with life's inherent absurdity, what else is there to do but sit back and stare in bewilderment?

A short film will precede the main feature: Love at First Sight follows the life of Arthur, an aged-care resident, over the course of one day when he immediately falls in love with new resident, Ruth, thus starting an unusual romance in the retirement home.

It Must Be Heaven and Love At First Sight will be screened in St Paul’s Church Hall, Cnr Basedow Rd and Murray St, Tanunda. Doors open at 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.


Entry is free for members and membership is obtainable at the door. It is essential to book attendance with Front of House, Maureen Stubbs by ringing 0409094957 or email [email protected]

Tea and coffee is available and members are encouraged to bring a small plate to share, and other drinks if they wish. All welcome!

See you there!

26/03/2025

Want to be part of the Barossa Big Sing? Start by joining a free singing workshop—on now across the region.

These relaxed, welcoming sessions are open to all ages and abilities. No experience needed—just come along, learn the songs and enjoy being part of something big.

Workshops run until 22 April. The big event is on Saturday 26 April at Tanunda Rec Park.https://barossavintagefestival.com.au/events/the-big-sing

26/03/2025

We are now open until 8pm on the first Wednesday of each month.

Join us on Wednesday 2 April for a variety of programs for all ages:
- 'Driving with Robots' for 7-18yrs from 6pm
- 'Midweek Makers' for adults are decorating Easter biscuits from 6.30pm
- 'Board Game Club' for adults look forward to welcoming more board game enthusiasts from 6pm
- A selection of new books will also be revealed

Go to barossa.sa.gov.au/events for more information or call us on 8563 8440.

26/03/2025

25/03/2025

Barossa Council is building a $17.1 million creative industries centre in Tanunda—and the community is being asked to help name it. The Centre will redevelop the Barossa Regional Gallery and Tanunda Soldiers Memorial Hall into a national-level hub for performance, exhibitions, creative technologies, and cultural tourism.

All name suggestions are welcome—whether it’s a word, story or concept. .https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/79f4b39c0e604bba8ddb6e0d4ee6b477

21/03/2025

11/03/2025

The Barossa Council is developing an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy to support Council’s Community Plan 2024 – 2044. The Barossa Council is developing an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy to support Council’s Community Plan 2024 – 2044.

11/03/2025

Festivals Australia funding is now open for regional arts projects. Regional artists, arts workers, and organisations can apply for funding to deliver a single arts project at a festival or major community celebration. Eligible projects include performances, exhibitions, workshops, and installations. Applications close on 18 March 2025 for projects starting from 1 July 2025. https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/festivals-australia

06/03/2025

Adelaide Writers’ Week!

Australia’s biggest free literary festival is back! From 3–6 March 2025, selected Adelaide Writers’ Week sessions will be streamed to libraries, community centres, and venues across SA.

Streams can be viewed fro 9:30am to 6:00pm during the three days of the festival, and it's all completely free to watch!

Session availability may vary—check the latest schedule here: https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/writers-week/writers-week-schedule

Australia's International Festival