Adelaide City Council - Arts and Cultural Grants Program
2016/17 Grant Recipients
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DATE AWARDED
PROJECT
Category 1: Artistic Development
AdYO 2016-17 Artistic Development Program
1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017
Numerous venues - The University of Adelaide, Victoria Square, SA Museum, Art Gallery of SA, Adelaide Railway Station, Helping Hand North Adelaide.
Adelaide Youth
Orchestras Inc
Adelaide Youth Orchestras will deliver a year long artistic development program for 250 young students comprising rehearsals, coaching, residencies and public performances. Students will
showcase their skills at 15 public performances throughout the city, including at Victoria Square, Adelaide Town Hall, Rundle Mall and Adelaide Central Market, with the majority of
performances free for the public to attend.
PADA presents Snake Sessions by Branch Nebula
6 - 12 March 2017
Bowden Skate Park (community area), Park 27
Performance and Art
Development Agency
A new site specific performance project developed by Branch Nebula, a team of 7 street-style arts professionals, in collaboration with the users of the park. This unique work is part of a
national tour and will involve a week long residency with morning training sessions and afternoon skills development public workshops, culminating in a 120-minute family event on Saturday
11 March 2017 featuring performances with all participants gathered throughout the residency.
$5,000
Endorsed July 2016
$13,500
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Category 2: Public Art
African Graffiti Street Art Project
February 2017
Eliza Street
Victoria Lewis
A live graffiti art display by four established Kenyan artists will activate Eliza Street, resulting an exciting new laneway of art. In conjunction, a number of other events will be held in
collaboration with local businesses to further showcase African culture to the wider community, such as documentary screenings, artist talks, workshops and an exhibition.
$8,000
Endorsed July 2016
Otanical
1 July - 15 August 2016
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Amanda Phillips
$8,000
Otanical is a free, interactive 360-degree virtual reality artwork, set in the Barber Shop Rotunda in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. The work combines filmed characters, animation, dance,
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circus and physical theatre and showcases local talent across the performing and visual arts whilst marrying art and technology. Otanical is a magical fairytale world, literally brought to life by
the public through the window of an iPad tablet. This significant, original Australian production was first exhibited as part of the Adelaide Fringe 2016, and the latest iteration will be
redesigned and enhanced for the 2016 SALA Festival.
Adelaide Zoo Conservation Mural
September 2016
external wall of Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road
Zoos SA
A large stretch of grey concrete wall will be brought to life through a significant mural artwork featuring animals that the Adelaide Zoo are trying to save from extinction. The artwork by
established artist Dvate (James Beattie) will incorporate beautifully executed, realistic paintings of animals and will be lit at night to offer 24hr viewing to the public.
$8,000
Endorsed July 2016
Synagogue Place Mural
July - August 2016
Synagogue Place
Seb Humphreys
A large-scale contemporary mural artwork will activate a vacant wall in Synagogue Place off Rundle Street. The 8m x 12m artwork by nationally renowned street artist Seb Humphreys will be
made from specialty paints and incorporate a lighting element to illuminate varying sections of the paint at night, creating the feel of a moving, changing artwork.
$7,996
Endorsed July 2016
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Sheltered (working title)
February – October 2017
Bus shelters at either North Terrace or Park 11, 12 and 13
James Voller
GRANT AMOUNT /
DATE AWARDED
$7,276
“Sheltered” (working title) is a multi-part photographic installation that transforms Council owned bus shelters to appear as houses. Photographs of houses from North Adelaide will be placed Endorsed December 2016
onto three bus shelters, creating the illusion of houses where they would usually not exist. The work looks at the origins of the City and how it has evolved since the 1830’s and explores how
iconic housing helps to inform a city’s sense of place and identity.
2017 Street Art Explosion
January – March 2017
Laneway between Chesser Street and Coromandel Place
Adelaide Fringe Inc
$6,680
Following the success of the 2016 project, Fringe will again present Street Art Explosion during the 2017 Adelaide Fringe. This iteration will include renowned Adelaide street artist Jimmy C as Endorsed December 2016
an Ambassador for the program, a new work by Jimmy C and the production of a new guide to street art in the Adelaide CBD which will include a range of Aboriginal and multicultural
artworks.
Moger Lane Mural
January – February 2017
16a Moger Lane
Lisa King
$5,100
The Moger Lane Mural is one of the first murals in the ‘Walls of Wonderment’ series, a series of murals that Lisa King plans to paint in her hometown of Adelaide over the next 12-18 months. Endorsed December 2016
The mural aims to cater to a diverse community through welcoming imagery and multicultural elements. It will be featured in the 2017 Adelaide Fringe Street Art Explosion Guide and also
form part of the artist’s Fringe outdoor exhibition.
Ergo Apartments
January – February 2017
Ergo Apartments, off Sturt Street
Tristan Kerr
A large-scale 18x3m contemporary urban artwork will span across the south entrance of the Ergo Apartments precinct, portraying abstract shapes, colour and text to create a vibrant
landmark. The typographic-based mural aims to connect the local community, inspiring and invoking conversation through a snapshot of colours, textures and visual references that result
from the diversity and culture based around Adelaide’s South End.
$6,800
Endorsed December 2016
Tarot
January 2017 (17 sessions)
Veale Gardens
Emma Humphreys
“Tarot” works as a free-roaming interactive performance. Audiences enter in groups of up to 50 at a time, staggered over four separate entry times. They encounter body painted figures
spread throughout Veale Gardens, each representing a different card from the Tarot deck, and undertake a journey into the trial and triumph, love and loss, unity and conflict common to us
all – the experience of being human. Featuring a unique script, the audience are guided through the performance and are able to participate through dialogue, movement and puzzle solving.
$4,000
Endorsed December 2016
Hyde Street Community Artwork
January 2017
SHine SA, 57 Hyde Street
SHine SA
$6,000
The aim of this community artwork is to convey SHine SA as a safe and welcoming place for the community to access sexual health and relationship services. A mural artwork will be painted
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by artist Alice Dolling and will include contributions from SHine SA clients through thoughts and ideas left in a visitor book. SHine SA provides services for communities including young people
under 30, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex people, people
with disabilities, sex workers, and people living with HIV.
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Hyde St Rhino Mural
February 2017
1/131 Pirie Street
Mike Maka
The Rhino Room is a creative enterprise which has been contributing to the cultural and artistic life of Adelaide for the past 17 years. In February 2017 it will relocate to a new home at 1/131
Pirie Street, with its façade facing onto Hyde Street. The artist who painted the original, iconic ‘rhino’ mural will now create another mural at the new location, creating a landmark for this
important live performance venue and contributing to the activation of Hyde Street.
$6,000
Endorsed December 2016
Category 3: Community Programs and Events
Unmasked African Festival 2016
17 September 2016
Victoria Square
African Communities
Council of SA
$8,000
Unmasked African Festival is an annual event which showcases the rich culture, tradition and talents of newly arrived refugees and migrants from African backgrounds who now call Adelaide Endorsed July 2016
home. The event features traditional music, dance, performances, art, craft and food, with 35 ethnic groups from 18 African countries participating in the 2016 Festival.
Think. Eat. Save Adelaide
25 July 2016
The University of Adelaide (Goodman Lawns), North Terrace
Oz Harvest Ltd
$7,000
Think.Eat.Save is a free public event presented by OzHarvest in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program and held simultaneously across the country in 8 different locations.
Endorsed July 2016
In Adelaide OzHarvest partners with the University of Adelaide and the National Wine Centre to raise awareness about the impacts of food waste on our environment, community and
economy by providing a free lunch made of surplus food which is cooked and served by local chefs and food personalities. The project further provides sustainable food practice ideas and
tools to the community by engaging them in activities and panel discussions throughout the event.
Adelaide Fringe and SALA Street Art Explosion
1 July - 30 September 2016
East End precinct, West End precinct, City South precinct
Adelaide Fringe Inc.
$8,000
Adelaide is becoming recognised as a centre for dynamic new contemporary street art and some of Australia's most revered street artists reside in Adelaide. In 2016 Adelaide Fringe will
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partner with the 2016 SALA Festival to develop an updated street art printed and digital map and a series of free street art tours during SALA (1-31 August). This project builds on the Adelaide
Fringe's 'Street Art Explosion' initiative that highlights and supports the vibrant street art scene in Adelaide. The digital map will be widely distributed, accompanied by 5,000 printed maps,
and 6 tours will be held in total, led by street art experts, with up to 50 participants per tour.
SCOSA Stampede
30 October 2016
Wellington Square and surrounding streets, North Adelaide
Spastic Centres of SA
Inc
$7,000
SCOSA Stampede is a free event to celebrate the contribution of people living with disabilities and to encourage the community to embrace diversity. It will involve a 1.8km walk / wheelchair
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push from Wellington Square, continuing to Archer Street, LeFevre Terrace, and Tynte Street. Following this, a 3 hour event will be held in Wellington Square with live entertainment, music,
food, drinks, games, multicultural performances and giveaways for children. The aim of this event is to highlight the importance of celebrating the abilities of people living with disabilities,
encourage social inclusion, and promote the accessibility of Adelaide to all people living with disabilities.
The 48 Hour Film Project Adelaide
October - November 2016
Mercury Cinema (Morphett Street), Jade Monkey (Flinders Street) and numerous city locations
Take 2 Action Ltd
$8,000
The 48 Hour Film Project is an international filmmaking competition in which filmmakers are given just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit and score original short films over one weekend. This
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competition is held in over 130 cities worldwide and 2016 will be Adelaide's second year participating. All films created are screened at the Mercury Cinema and judged by a panel of experts,
with the winning film going on to compete in the international competition in USA. The project aims to encourage interaction, collaboration and professional development opportunities for
both emerging and established South Australian filmmakers whilst promoting their practices.
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Adelaide Zombie Walk 2016
15 October 2016
Elder Park
Adelaide Zombie Walk
Inc
The Adelaide Zombie Walk is a free annual event that encourages people from all walks of life to come together and participate in a fun, community event for one night only. Participants
express themselves creatively around the 'zombie' theme and join in a walk throughout Adelaide's city, culminating in a free after party where local talent and organisations are showcased.
The Adelaide Zombie Walk also helps to raise awareness and funds for Foodbank SA.
GRANT AMOUNT /
DATE AWARDED
$8,000
Endorsed July 2016
Waymouth Street Party
10 March 2017
Waymouth Street, Anster Street (and potentially Waymouth Place)
Adelaide West End
Association Inc.
Initiated by Adelaide City Council in 2012 as part of their Placemaking Strategy and transitioning to the Adelaide West End Association in 2015, the annual Waymouth Street Party is a free
community and business celebration, running from 4-10pm in Adelaide's West End. Locals, visitors and workers alike are able to celebrate and enjoy food, beverages and entertainment in a
relaxed street party environment. The audience is a blend of families who enjoy the roving performances, art and dancing in the early evening, and city workers from nearby businesses
enjoying after work refreshments with friends and colleagues.
$8,000
Endorsed July 2016
Ghan International Film Festival Australia "Lifting the veil on Street Children struggles"
9-10 December 2016
Mercury Cinema, Lion Arts Centre
Farda Tomorrow
Association
The inaugural Ghan International Film Festival will showcase 15 films of varying lengths over two days in December 2016. The aim of the Festival is to highlight the skills of Adelaide-based
Afghan filmmakers and challenge the stereotypically negative views of Afghanistan. The Afghan's were pioneers of music and dance in Australia in the 1860's and the Festival will be a unique
cultural experience including live performances by Afghan musicians, cultural displays, refreshments and information about Afghan culture and the history of Afghan people in South
Australia.
Environmental Film Festival Australia - Adelaide
18 - 21 October 2016
East End Palace Nova Cinemas, Rundle Street
Environmental Film
Festival Australia
The Environmental Film Festival Australia is a national event that is held annually in Melbourne and Hobart. For the first time in 2016 it will also be held in Adelaide. Running over 4 days in
October, it will showcase a series of inspiring short and feature length films about a range of environmental issues. The Festival will also include panel discussions, an opening night special
event and the distribution of informative material both at the event and afterward via electronic distribution.
$7,572
Endorsed July 2016
$6,000
Endorsed July 2016
Harmony Day in the City
19 March 2017
Migration Museum, Kintore Avenue
Migration Museum
$4,500
Harmony Day is an international celebration and the Migration Museum has participated for the last 3 years, offering an opportunity for cultural sharing and learning. Following a successful
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event in 2016, the 2017 event will again include Aboriginal cultures and new arrivals, with a variety of childrens activities, cooking demonstrations, language sharing workshops, music, dance
performances, talks, tours and information stalls. The aim of the Day is to provide an inclusive, safe, friendly environment and demonstrate that Adelaide is a Refugee Welcome Zone.
Half Strange Contemporary Music Festival 2016
30 September - 2 October 2016
Harriet Fraser-Barbour Torrens Rowing Club (primary venue)
and Celeste Aldahn
auspiced by Format
'Half Strange' is a new, 3-day contemporary music festival, the brain child of local musician, artist and curator Celeste Aldahn and local musician, artist and entrepreneur Harriet FraserCollective
Barbour. The Festival will showcase a line-up of 20 new and established local and interstate independent musical acts over the Labor Day long weekend. In conjunction with Format Gallery,
local visual artists will also be engaged to create art installations in and around the event.
$2,996
Endorsed July 2016
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Ebenezer Night Markets
November 2016 - March 2017
Rundle Street, Ebenezer Place and Ebenezer Piazza
East End Precinct
Committee
GRANT AMOUNT /
DATE AWARDED
$7,200
Endorsed July 2016
The Ebenezer Night Markets are held over 10 nights throughout Summer, with up to 53 stalls each night showcasing a range of food, jewellery, fashion, artworks and crafts. This project
activates Adelaide's East End, provides opportunities for local artists and entrepreneurs, and boosts local business economy. In the 2015-16 season the Markets attracted over 100,000 visitors
over its duration.
Art Workshops
4 July 2016 - 31 August 2017
Hutt Street Centre
Hutt St Centre
$7,200
The Hutt Street Centre would like to assist clients who are interested in the visual arts and give them the opportunity to have access to art supplies, a creative space in which to work, and
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platforms to exhibit their work. This program of art workshops will offer two sessions per week over a one-year period and will be run by trained artists. Hutt Street Centre clients will be able
to exhibit their work created in exhibitions for NAIDOC week, SALA Festival, and Homeless Connect - Homeless, Health and Housing Expo.
"Gone Viral" in the 2017 Come Out Children's Festival
9 January - 21 May 2017
Tandanya, Grenfell Street
Free Range Theatrix
auspiced by Brink
Productions
City of Adelaide Pipe
Band
"Gone Viral" is an award winning one-act play about a 17 year old girl who is dealing with the typical problems of her age as well as coming to terms with the impending loss of her father to
cancer. The play will offer performances for schools and the general public and will also involve free workshops to encourage discussion around the issues of the play, led by trained
counsellors from Can Teen as well as the show's writer / producer and actor / director. The performance aims to equip over 1,000 young people with a better understanding of what people
experiencing this type of situation may be going through.
$6,030
Endorsed July 2016
CoA Public Performance Program 2016/17
1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017
Numerous locations including Elder Park, Hurtle Square, Whitmore Square, ANZAC Day Parade, Australia Day Parade, Lord Mayors Christmas Gala.
$7,200
The City of Adelaide Pipe Band is one of the leading ensembles in Australia, promoting and celebrating Scottish Pipe Band culture and Celtic music. In 2016/17 they will deliver a program of 10
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free performances in the City of Adelaide, including both traditional and informal performances to engage with a variety of audiences.
www.adelaidepipeband.com.au
City of Adelaide Band Inc. program of public entertainment and free community concerts 2016-17
1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017
Numerous locations, including Victoria Square, Rundle Mall, Botanic Park, Victoria Park, St Peters Cathedral, Christ Church North Adelaide
City of Adelaide Band
$7,200
A program of 12 free performances of popular music at community concerts, events and indoor concerts that cater to all musical tastes. The Band has members from a variety of international Endorsed July 2016
backgrounds, collaborates with a range of cultural organisations, and any member of the public is welcome to attend band rehearsals and participate.
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