Surf Art Exhibition
Applications open now
Friday 13 December 2024 - Monday 3 February 2025
Onkaparinga Gallery & Red Rover Gallery
The Surf Art Exhibition marks the beginning of summer and has become one of the pivotal features of the annual program at the Arts Centre Port Noarlunga, carving a place in the hearts and souls of the southern arts calendar. The Exhibition displays works which celebrate the ocean and surfing culture, our stunning coastal environments and beach side lifestyle as key themes.
In 2024, the annual Surf Art Exhibition will offer a People’s Choice Award, to the value of $500.
The City of Onkaparinga’s annual Surf Art Exhibition is open to all Australian artists.
Entries close 4pm on Friday 15 November 2024
Submit Surf Art Exhibition application online
Surf Art Christmas Market
Stallholder applications open now
Sunday 15 December. 10am-4pm
In 2024, the Surf Art Christmas Market will be presented for one day only, in conjunction with the annual Surf Art exhibition. The Surf Art Christmas Market will see local artists selling work directly to the public. There is no limit on the mediums of artworks to be included and sold.
Key information:
- Entries close at 4pm on Friday 1 November 2024
- Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 8 November 2024
- Stall setup options are Saturday 14 December 1-4pm or Sunday 15 December 8-10am
Submit stallholder application online
Applications are now open.
Expressions of interest are now open for practicing contemporary artists to apply to undertake a supported site responsive/ site specific studio-based residency at beautiful Sauerbier House in Port Noarlunga, South Australia. The Sauerbier House artist in residence program was established to foster and support the professional development of contemporary arts practice while responding to the City of Onkaparinga.
Artists can apply for twelve week or six-week residencies. The following support is paid by schedule. In kind support includes 7 day access to studio and amenities, exhibition space, residency and exhibition promotion, staffing, advertising, equipment, and gallery invigilation. Unfortunately, no accommodation is available onsite or provided by SH as part of this residency opportunity.
| Time frame |
Support |
Amount |
| Twelve weeks |
Material support payment
Exhibition support
Workshop facilitation |
$2200
$400
$400 |
| Six weeks |
Material support payment
Exhibition support
Workshop facilitation |
$1100
$400
$400 |
Each residency concludes with an exhibition of selected studio outcomes. Should works be offered for sale Sauerbier House receives 25% commission.
Residencies will be programmed to take place between July 2025 - June 2026.
Applications close 11.59pm Monday 30 September 2024.
How to apply
Applications are accepted online below. Follow the link below to access the 2025-26 application form.
For more information please read the PDF prior to applying.
Should you have any difficulty in applying online please contact Sauerbier House staff on 8186 1393 for options.
Full details, terms and conditions are available here(PDF, 447KB) .
Apply online now
Exhibit with us in 2025-26
Sauerbier House is currently accepting applications from local or visiting contemporary artists, artist groups or curators to exhibit at Sauerbier House during 2025-26. Three very distinct gallery spaces are available. Applicants can request to occupy more than one gallery.
Alongside exhibiting, artists are invited to facilitate an opportunity for visitors to deepen their understanding of the work, processes, concept, or practice of represented artists. Exhibitions run for up to six weeks. A support fee of $400 is available to be paid per exhibition.
How to apply
Applications close 30 September 2024, 11.59 pm ACST.
For more information, please read the PDF prior to submitting application.
Follow the link below to apply.
Applications are submitted online. We are dedicated to supporting accessibilty. Should you have difficulty applying online please contact Sauerbier House staff for alternatives.
Full details, terms and conditions are available here(PDF, 303KB)
Apply online now
The Arts Centre Port Noarlunga, is seeking Expressions of Interest for exhibitions to be presented in the Arts Centre galleries for 2025.
Expressions of Interest are invited for the presentation of new work by artists working in any media.
Expressions of Interest are also invited from Curators, who may like to develop an exhibition of new work by artists working in any media.
Exhibitions spaces are available from February through until November 2025, with all exhibitions generally being on display for 5 – 6 weeks.
Expression of interest close on Monday 30 September 2024.
For further information please download the Exhibition Information document from this page, along with Expression Interest form, or contact the Tim Rollason, Coordinator, Arts Centre on 8326 5577 or email tim.rollason@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Exhibition information(PDF, 112KB)
Expression of interest form(PDF, 96KB)
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- JamFactory short courses and annual Associate program.
- The Music Development Office support for live music and core funds Music SA (peak industry body) among other contemporary music orgs.
- Music SA APRA AMCOS and the Live Music Events Fund to support program delivery and annual SAM Awards, the Umbrella Festival, and Scouted.