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Arts and culture

Our region is home to many talented and creative people, with one of the highest concentrations of artists per capita in South Australia.

The Port Noarlunga Arts Precinct provides a central and vibrant hub for experiencing and generating creativity and expression and is home to our 2 main arts venues, the Arts Centre and Sauerbier House.

Arts Centre

The Arts Centre is a flexible arts space which includes galleries, performance space and studios available for hire and plays home to local arts, craft and theatrical groups.

Sauerbier House culture exchange

Sauerbier House is a a creative centre programmed to support and foster contemporary art practice in the City of Onkaparinga.

The kitchen facilities, river facing deck and surrounding grounds are available for private hire.

Art Shop

The Art Shop features local artists from the Onkaparinga region and showcases their paintings and prints, handmade jewellery, ceramics and woodwork, textiles and cards.

Browse in-store or online.

Port Noarlunga Arts Precinct Program

Check out what's happening in the Port Noarlunga Arts Precinct in 2021.

Exhibitions and events

Complete listing of art and music events, festivals and exhibitions.

Artist opportunities

Opportunities for artists including exhibitions, artists in residence, public art.

Public art

We have a diverse collection of public artworks for you to discover… from large-scale murals to steel sculptural installations and intricate glass work, the public art collection is ready for you to explore.

Fleurieu Arthouse

Fleurieu Arthouse is an artisan-hub in the heart of the wine region of McLaren Vale. Managed by the partnership team of Anna Small & Warren Pickering, supported by the City of Onkaparinga.

ExpressWay Arts

Expressway Arts is a join initiative between Carclew and City of Onkaparinga and aims to support young artists and creatives in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.

Arts newsletter

Want to stay up to date with Arts news? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, events and artist opportunities.

Arts and Cultural Development Strategic Management Plan 2021-24

Arts and Cultural Development Strategic Management Plan 2021-26

Upcoming arts events

Beanies to Berets exhibition

03 Aug 2021 Celebrate creative, wearable head-wear, from the traditional to the sculptural, from the playful to the wild, and from the wonderful to the bizarre. Enter your creative handiwork or visit and enjoy the experience.

Arts Centre - Onkaparinga Gallery, 22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga 5167

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Hiraeth

07 Aug 2021 This exhibition draws on the domestic and agricultural history of Sauerbier House touching on nostalgia for times and places that are not our own but are entwined within our collective memories and personal histories.

Sauerbier House, 21 Wearing Street, Port Noarlunga 5167

25 more dates

Tagged as: , Music & arts

88 Keys – Will Metzer and Band

11 Aug 2021 A tribute to the piano greats, featuring showman Will Metzer, showcasing songs of 20th century piano greats.

Arts Centre, 22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga 5167

Tagged as: , Music & arts

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Arts and culture

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Arts Centre

Sauerbier House culture exchange

Art Shop

Port Noarlunga Arts Precinct Program

Exhibitions and events

Artist opportunities

Public art

Fleurieu Arthouse

ExpressWay Arts

Arts newsletter

Arts and Cultural Development Strategic Management Plan 2021-24

Upcoming arts events

Beanies to Berets exhibition

Hiraeth

88 Keys – Will Metzer and Band

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