Artist Registrations Now Open for SALA Festival

Published 23rd March 2026

Port Pirie Regional Council is pleased to once again take part in the statewide South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, running from 1–31 August 2026, launching locally at Memorial Oval as part of the Winter Festival on Saturday 1 August.

SALA is an open-access visual arts festival celebrating South Australian artists, with exhibitions, workshops, open studios and events presented across the state each August.

The Port Pirie region’s creative community continues to grow, and SALA provides an important platform for artists to showcase work, connect with audiences and contribute to a statewide celebration of visual arts.

Festival Participation

Registrations are now open for artists, groups, businesses and community organisations through the SALA Festival Portal. For more details, visit: www.salafestival.com

Most of the events in the festival are art exhibitions, but there are other event formats, such as open studio days, workshops, artist talks, performances, demonstrations and more.

Artists new to SALA are encouraged to connect with the SALA team for support, resources and information sessions.

Local Artist Support – Full Rebates Available

Port Pirie Regional Council is offering full registration rebates for local artists, art groups and events who register before the early bird deadline: Wednesday 8 April.

Apply for your SALA rebate: Apply here for your rebate

New in 2026 – Digital & Public Art Opportunities:

City Park Digital Projection Site
City Park will again be activated as a digital arts space, with opportunities for projection and moving image works.
EOI – City Park Projection: Expressions of Interest for the SALA City Park Projection are now open
Gallery Exhibitions
The Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery will serve as a key SALA hub, presenting local and regional exhibitions.
Apply – Gallery Exhibitions: Apply here for SALA Festival Exhibition at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery
SALA Art Walk We are seeking artists of all styles to display their work in public spaces throughout the city centre in Port Pirie. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community, gain exposure, and celebrate South Australia's thriving creative scene.
EOI – Local artists and businesses are encouraged to get involved. Businesses can register as a SALA venue via the SALA portal or contact Council to be connected with a local artist, helping activate their space and increase foot traffic.