Council Supporting Local Artists with SALA Registration Subsidy
Port Pirie Regional Council is proud to support local artists by offering a SALA Artist Registration Subsidy for the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival 2025.
This initiative recognises the essential role that artists and venues play in shaping our region’s cultural vibrancy and aims to reduce financial barriers to participation in this major statewide arts event.
The SALA Festival is Australia’s largest and most inclusive visual arts festival, which takes place in galleries and non-traditional arts spaces across South Australia annually, throughout August.
The subsidy will assist eligible artists with the cost of registering for SALA Festival 2025 and applications for the Council SALA subsidy close on 18 May 2025.
Who Can Apply for the Subsidy?
The subsidy is available to:
- Artists who are residents of the Port Pirie Regional Council area and are exhibiting within the Council area.
- Artists exhibiting within the Port Pirie Regional Council area who are required to pay a SALA registration fee directly to SALA.
The subsidy covers registration fees only, and the final amount allocated will depend on the number of applications received.
Key SALA Dates for 2025:
- March Registrations open
- 7 April (midnight) Early Bird pricing ends
- 14 May (midnight) Registrations close
- 1 – 31 August SALA Festival
- 16 – 17 August Open Studios Weekend
How to Apply for the Subsidy:
Artists must:
- Register for SALA by 14 May 2025 via SALA online form
- Pay the registration fee directly to SALA
- Complete the subsidy application form via Port Pirie Regional Council’s online form
- Submit a copy of the SALA registration receipt (must be in the artist’s name)
Funding & Payment
Successful applicants will be notified after 1 July 2025. To receive payment, artists must submit:
- A Tax Invoice with an ABN for reimbursement to a nominated bank account
- A Statement by Supplier Form (if no ABN is provided)
Acknowledging Council’s Support
Artists receiving the subsidy are required to acknowledge the Port Pirie Regional Council by displaying its logo on printed materials related to their SALA exhibition, including invitations and signage. Digital acknowledgments on websites and social media are also encouraged.
For further information, please contact:
Ursula Halpin
Gallery & Cultural Arts Coordinator
Port Pirie Regional Council
115 Ellen Street (PO BOX 45) Port Pirie SA 5540
(08) 8633 8724 or 0428 085 788
