Public Art and Placemaking - Creating a sense of place

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The City of Marion recognises that public artworks can help to create a more attractive urban environment which reflects local character, community pride, ownership, sense of place and community identity. It can be in the form of a sculpture, visual arts, digital, music, performance arts, installation and urban activation as well as programmed artistic artworks in the public realm.

To find out more about how to activate your public spaces, connect with your community through public arts and turning spaces into vibrant places, or if you are interested in adding artwork to your stobie pole, please visit our website.
Art in public places | Things to do | City of Marion

The community is invited to share feedback on public art, art on stobie poles and provide other suggestions you may have to make our City more liveable, engaging, prosperous and sustainable via the survey tab below. These surveys are always open for feedback.


Artwork Image: " A place with a history and a future" Mitchell Park Storytelling textile piece, Donna Gordge and community, 2022. Located at Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre

The City of Marion recognises that public artworks can help to create a more attractive urban environment which reflects local character, community pride, ownership, sense of place and community identity. It can be in the form of a sculpture, visual arts, digital, music, performance arts, installation and urban activation as well as programmed artistic artworks in the public realm.

To find out more about how to activate your public spaces, connect with your community through public arts and turning spaces into vibrant places, or if you are interested in adding artwork to your stobie pole, please visit our website.
Art in public places | Things to do | City of Marion

The community is invited to share feedback on public art, art on stobie poles and provide other suggestions you may have to make our City more liveable, engaging, prosperous and sustainable via the survey tab below. These surveys are always open for feedback.


Artwork Image: " A place with a history and a future" Mitchell Park Storytelling textile piece, Donna Gordge and community, 2022. Located at Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre

  • Council support for South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival artists

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    This subsidy scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the City of Marion. Subsidies of $135 to assist individuals and $300 to assist groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival are available.


    Limited rebates are available. Be quick - first in best dressed.


    Artists who do not reside within the City of Marion, but are holding an exhibition in the council area for SALA are also eligible to claim the rebate.


    SALA registrations close Wednesday 10 May 2023, with applications for the council subsidy closing Friday 9 June 2023. SALA early bird pricing closes Wednesday 19 April 2023.


    Eligible artists should pay their registration as normal to the SALA office.


    For further information please go to City of Marion website

  • Arts South Australia latest Bulletin for 2023

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    Bulletin includes:

    • National Cultural Policy;
    • 2023 Australian of the Year, filmmaker Taryn Brumfitt;
    • Arts and Culture grant rounds;
    • Register for e-vouchers to support live music in S.A.

    Click on the Arts South Australia Bulletin link to view the Bulletin

  • Have Your Say - Arts and Cultural Development publication

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    Play Your Part is exploring the potential of developing an industry based publication for the Arts and Cultural Development Sector, and is seeking feedback about what it may include.


    You are welcome to have your say by completing a short survey by 30 September 2022.


    Arts and Cultural Development publication survey

    For further information please contact:

    Play Your Part
    Maz McGann
    Principal
    0438 807 973
    mmcgann@internode.on.net

  • Australia's Cultural Policy - consultation closes 22 August 2022

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    A new National Cultural Policy

    The Australian Government is developing a new cultural policy for the decade ahead. Anyone involved in or interested in our nation’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector is encouraged to have their say.

    How it works

    Your input is needed
    The new cultural policy must be shaped by Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sectors. Have your say on how we can place arts at the centre of modern Australian life, including respecting and celebrating First Nations art and culture, and recognising artists as critical workers in our economy.


    How you can voice your opinion
    There are 2 ways for you to tell the government what you think—make a submission or attend a town hall event. Further details are provided at the link below.


    What will be the outcome of this consultation?
    Your feedback will help inform a new National Cultural Policy for Australia.


    To make your voice heard, go to A new National Cultural Policy


  • Your invitation to new Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre!

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    You're invited to the new Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre!

    To celebrate the opening of the Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre, we'll be hosting an open community event on Saturday 25 June.


    The free event will showcase a number of artworks that celebrate the community of Mitchell Park, including:

    - Congregate by project2project (Rachel Harris and Jessica Loughlin);

    - Textile artwork by stitchpaintburn (Donna Gordge) and community;

    - It's a People Place book by Pete Court and community.

    There will also be sports including football, rugby, volleyball, basketball, 'come and try' sessions for all ages, cultural activities, arts and crafts, and much more.

    You'll also get to enjoy live music, face painting, roving performers and a variety of food and coffee available throughout the day.

    We look forward to welcoming you to the Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre.

    Learn more

  • Suburban Activation: Crossing the Boundaries

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    Join us in the suburban streets of City of Marion and City of Holdfast Bay to discover some hidden gems in the most unassuming locations.


    A great opportunity to hear about some suburban activation learnings from council teams and business owners.

    5.30pm start, Friday 15 October, 2021.

    Meet at: Lampshade Cafe, 78 Byre Avenue, Warradale.
    Please bring comfortable walking shoes as we explore the neighbourhood.
    Finish and mingle: Summertown Studio, 13 Paringa Avenue, Somerton Park.

    Check out the flyer for more information.

  • Nature Festival SA event - Explore Warripari - Join Us!

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    Reclaiming Sturt River - art and environment

    Join us for the launch event of public artworks created by South Australian artists that explore the environment of the Sturt River at Oaklands Wetland and Reserve from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, 26 September, 2021.

    The event will be launched by Deputy Mayor Nathan Prior and include a Welcome to Country.

    The public artworks include:

    • Birds of the Flood Plain by Ink and Ruby Studios

    • Life from above and below by Senman Creations

    • Tools for Future Use by Matt Fortrose

    • The Big Thaw by Matt Fortrose

    • Plastron by James Stewart

    This family-friendly event will be held as part of Nature Festival SA and include self-guided walks to view artworks and explore the natural environment at the Oaklands Wetland.
    The event will also include nature based activities including:

    • Nature journaling (small fee, bookings required, suitable for ages 5 +)

    • Smartphone nature photography (small fee, bookings required, suitable for ages 16+)

    • Nature and bird watching tours (all ages)

    • Nature inspired arts and crafts suitable for all ages

    Bring your own picnic lunch, snacks, water bottle and picnic rug. A coffee van will be available.

    Register to attend:

    Eventbrite: Explore Warripari Sturt River: celebrating art, nature and place


    The Reclaiming Sturt River Project cost $55,000. Council provided $40,000 of funding and Arts SA $15,000.

    Stay safe

    The opening is being arranged in accordance with COVID-safe practices.

    Please follow the latest government health guidelines, including physical distancing and appropriate hygiene. Please do not attend if you are unwell.

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