19/03/2026
Dear Artists
I'm reaching out with an invitation to join something we're genuinely excited about - bringing more art, more artists, and more creative energy to McLaren Vale this August through the SALA Festival.
If you're not already familiar, the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is the largest open-access visual arts festival in Australia, running throughout the entire month of August. Over 10,000 artists exhibit across 700+ venues statewide - and any space can become a gallery.
That's where McLaren Vale comes in.
We're actively encouraging local businesses, cellar doors, cafés and community spaces to open their doors to artists this August - and we'd love to help connect you with a venue that suits your work. Whether you're looking for a traditional gallery setting, a warm and characterful shopfront, or something a little more unexpected, there are beautiful spaces here that would love to host you.
Exhibiting in McLaren Vale is a chance to:
• Show your work in one of South Australia's most loved and visited regions
• Reach a diverse audience of locals, day visitors and overnight guests
• Be part of a town that is actively investing in its creative identity
• Connect with a warm, community-minded place that genuinely values art
To find a venue or register your interest, visit the SALA noticeboard at www.salafestival.com/noticeboard
And if you'd like personalised support, SALA is offering free one-on-one advisory appointments on Thursday 2 April at Fleurieu Arthouse, McLaren Vale - covering everything from registration to council rebates available to participating artists. Book here
Dear artist,
I'm reaching out with an invitation to join something we're genuinely excited about - bringing more art, more artists, and more creative energy to McLaren Vale this August through the SALA Festival.
If you're not already familiar, the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is the largest open-access visual arts festival in Australia, running throughout the entire month of August. Over 10,000 artists exhibit across 700+ venues statewide - and any space can become a gallery.
That's where McLaren Vale comes in.
We're actively encouraging local businesses, cellar doors, cafés and community spaces to open their doors to artists this August - and we'd love to help connect you with a venue that suits your work. Whether you're looking for a traditional gallery setting, a warm and characterful shopfront, or something a little more unexpected, there are beautiful spaces here that would love to host you.
Exhibiting in McLaren Vale is a chance to:
• Show your work in one of South Australia's most loved and visited regions
• Reach a diverse audience of locals, day visitors and overnight guests
• Be part of a town that is actively investing in its creative identity
• Connect with a warm, community-minded place that genuinely values art
To find a venue or register your interest, visit the SALA noticeboard at www.salafestival.com/noticeboard
And if you'd like personalised support, SALA is offering free one-on-one advisory appointments on Thursday 20 March at Fleurieu Arthouse, McLaren Vale - covering everything from registration to council rebates available to participating artists. Book here:
https://events.humanitix.com/sala-one-on-one-appointments-mclaren-vale-at-fleurieu-arthouse
There's also an open community brainstorming session at 2pm the same day to come up with ideas about how we can make SALA a success in McLaren Vale - all welcome.
We'd love to see your work exhibited in McLaren Vale this August.
There's also an open community brainstorming session at 2pm the same day to come up with ideas about how we can make SALA a success in McLaren Vale - all welcome.
We'd love to see your work exhibited in McLaren Vale this August.
Warm regards,
Anna ( Fleurieu Arthouse) and Amanda ( McLaren Vale Business & Tourism Assoc)
