Pricing & Council Rebates
Find out about the cost of registering an event in the SALA Festival, and available rebates on this cost.
Registration Fee
The SALA Festival Registration Fee is the cost of registering your exhibition/event in the Festival, which you will be prompted to pay when you submit your SALA Festival Event Registration Form.
| 2026 SALA Festival Registration Fees | Earlybird price | Full price |
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Registration of event featuring 1 artist (exhibition, open studio, or art event at a single location/venue) |
$145 | $185 |
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Registration of event featuring 2-5 artists (exhibition, open studio, or art event at a single location/venue) |
$260 | $340 |
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Registration of event featuring 6-10 artists (exhibition, open studio, or art event at a single location/venue) |
$300 | $380 |
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Registration of event featuring 11-20 artists (exhibition, open studio, or art event at a single location/venue) |
$365 | $445 |
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Registration of event featuring 20+ artists (exhibition, open studio, or art event at a single location/venue) |
$460 | $520 |
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Premium Registration (any number of artists) This upgrade draws attention to your event with a guaranteed colour image & longer event description (25 wds) in the printed Program, and additional image online. |
$530 | $610 |
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Student exhibition Available to: Kindergartens/ELC, Primary & Secondary schools (inc. mature-age students), & homeschools. Must be a government regulated education provider to be eligible. |
FREE thanks to SALA's Education Partner I-Nex. | |
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discount ends 8 April 2026 |
registrations close 6 May 2026 |
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| 2026 SALA Festival Registration Fees | Earlybird price | Full price |
|---|---|---|
| * 1 artist | $145 | $185 |
| * 2-5 artists | $260 | $340 |
| * 6-10 artists | $300 | $380 |
| * 11-20 artists | $365 | $445 |
| * 20+ artists | $460 | $520 |
| Student exhibition ** | FREE thanks to SALA's Education Partner I-Nex. | |
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Premium Registration Upgrade to a guaranteed colour image & longer event description (25 wds) in the printed Program, and additional image online. |
$530 | $610 |
* Registration of event (exhibition, open studio, art event) taking place at a single location/venue) featuring [#] artist/s.
** Available to: Kindergartens/ELC, Primary & Secondary schools (inc. mature-age students), & homeschools. Must be a government regulated education provider to be eligible.
multiple events
- If you are participating in multiple arts events across multiple venues/locations, they will need to be registered separately.
- If you are running related events within a single venue (for example, you might schedule an artist talk to accompany your exhibition), these may be added as ‘additional activities’ within your registration form at no extra cost.
FAQ
The SALA Festival Registration Fee is payable per registered event (not per artist).
This goes towards the cost of collating, designing, printing, and publishing the Official SALA Festival Program in print and online, which will feature your event. The printed booklet is produced within a very tight timeframe, and is distributed statewide.
The registration fee also goes towards the cost of marketing & publicity, which includes a publicist contracted to promote the events of the Festival individually as well as broadly.
SALA Festival is a not-for-profit organisation and our surprisingly small team does a whole lot of unseen work to elevate those participating in the Festival.
Please note that the SALA Festival Registration Fee is not associated with venue-related costs (such as venue hire).
It does not matter who pays the Registration Fee – it may be paid by the artist/s, venue, organiser, community group, sponsor, or by another party (or any combination of these).
Please note that only one registration form should be submitted per event and there is only one fee per event.
(Unlike other festivals, SALA does not require separate registrations from artists and venues – SALA is only concerned with the registration of events.)
Please note that the SALA Festival Registration Fee is unrelated to any venue-specific costs (such as venue hire). Venues that take part in the festival range from dedicated art spaces, like galleries, to all kinds of unconventional spaces. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits all advice or pricing for the use of a space. If you are unsure about this, please contact the SALA office for further context.
No. The only way to be an official participant in SALA Festival is to register an event.
This can be an exhibition, open studio, workshop, artist talk, panel, performance, demonstration, online exhibition, etc.
It is not possible to be a ‘SALA artist’ unless an event registration has been submitted.
Earlybird pricing applies to complete* registrations submitted between 1 March – midnight 8 April 2026.
*print-ready, not with ‘pending’ in any of the fields.
The Official SALA Festival Program is produced in an incredibly tight timeframe and the majority of submissions come through at the last minute, so it makes sense to reward those who are able to submit earlier.
Council Rebates
Each year, many local councils support participation in the SALA Festival by offering a rebate on the SALA Registration Fee. This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area.
Conditions like eligibility, how to apply, and the rebate amount vary from council to council, so it is important to read the details by clicking on the relevant council name below. Some rebates are only applicable to events taking place within Council boundaries, whereas others may be available to residents of the council area (even if their SALA event takes place elsewhere).
City of Adelaide in partnership with the SALA Festival is again offering artists a rebate on the cost of registering a SALA Festival event in 2026. This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area.
Rebates of $145 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
Rebates will be provided to artists residing in and/or artists exhibiting within the City of Adelaide area (and may or may not be residents of the City).
Rebates will only be provided for costs associated with registrations for SALA. Exact allocation of subsidies will be dependent upon the number of applications received.
Artists must:
- Register for SALA via the online form by midnight 6 May, 2026
- Pay the relevant fee to SALA
- Submit the Rebate application form and attach a copy of the e-receipt received after payment.
Multiple applications may be considered. The closing date for applications is 13 May, 2026.
Applications will be dated in order of receipt.
City of Adelaide is proud to support the SALA Festival and acknowledges that the Festival fosters creativity, cultural and artistic events and activities.
Artists receiving rebates will be requested to display the City of Adelaide logo on any printed material acknowledging the support.
Submit your application for the City of Adelaide SALA registration rebate here.
Adelaide Hills Council is offering a rebate on SALA registrations of up to $145 per artist for the first 20 artists who apply.
To apply for this subsidy artists must either:
- be a resident of the Adelaide Hills Council area and be exhibiting within or outside of the area.
- live outside of the Adelaide Hills Council area but be exhibiting within the area.
Artists will be required to provide a receipt of their SALA registration when applying for this rebate.
For further information on how to apply, please email: [email protected]
The City of Burnside is offering artists a SALA registration rebate.
This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area. Rebates of up to $145 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
Rebates will be provided to artists who are either:
- residents of the City of Burnside who are exhibiting either in or outside of the Council area.
- artists exhibiting within City of Burnside required to pay a SALA fee direct to SALA
(e.g. does not include exhibitions in venues which pay the SALA fee on the artists behalf, such as the Pepper Street Arts Centre).
Rebates will only be provided for costs associated with registrations for SALA. Exact allocation of rebates will be dependent upon the number of applications received.
To apply for the SALA Rebate artists must:
- Register for SALA via the online form, by the SALA deadline;
- Pay the relevant fee to SALA;
- Fill out the City of Burnside Application https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Community-Recreation/Arts-Culture
- Include a copy of the SALA registration receipt (must be in the resident’s name).
The closing date for applications will be 13 May 2026.
Applications will be dated in order of receipt, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Burnside Council is proud to support SALA Festival and acknowledges that the Festival fosters creativity, cultural and artistic events and activities. Artists receiving rebates will be requested to display the Burnside Council logo on any printed material acknowledging support.
Applications can be made in writing via the form, with a copy of the SALA registration receipt:
or to:
Arts Team – SALA Subsidy
City of Burnside,
PO Box 9
Glenside SA 5065
Visit our website for more information: www.burnside.sa.gov.au
Campbelltown City Council is proud to offer support for registered SALA Festival events and exhibitions located within the local council area.
A rebate of up to $200 towards event registration fees for the South Australian Living Arts Festival (SALA) is available for either:
- artists exhibiting within Campbelltown City Council area
- artists who reside in the City of Campbelltown who will be exhibiting outside of the council area.
All individual artists or groups who receive support through this initiative will be asked to include the following on promotional material:
‘Proudly supported by Campbelltown City Council’
TO RECEIVE THE REBATE ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO:
- Register their event via the SALA website by the closing date of midnight, 6 May 2026.
- Contact the Community Development Officer Arts and Culture on 08 8366 9218 or [email protected] and provide your receipt and proof of registration.
We look forward to supporting your involvement in SALA 2026!
For more information and support about our subsidy please contact:
Eliza Lovell – Community Arts Project Officer
Ph: 8366 9218
E: [email protected]
The City of Charles Sturt has established an artist registration subsidy scheme for artists exhibiting in the City of Charles Sturt area. This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area. Rebates of up to $145 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
Rebates will be provided to artists who are exhibiting within the City of Charles Sturt.
Subsidies will only be provided for costs associated with registration for SALA Festival. Multiple applications may be considered.
The closing date for applications will be 8 May 2026. Exact allocation of subsidies will be dependent upon the number of applications received, the total grant pool is $3,000.
To apply for the SALA Subsidy artists must:
- Register for SALA via their online form, by the SALA deadline (midnight, 6 May 2026)
- Pay the relevant fee to SALA
- Complete and email the ‘Application for Reimbursement’ form. Applications must include a copy of the SALA registration receipt.
To find out more and apply head to: www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/community/arts-culture-and-history/sala-festival
Applications will be dated in order of receipt, and no correspondence will be entered into.
The City of Charles Sturt is proud to support SALA Festival and acknowledges that the Festival fosters creativity, cultural and artistic events and activities.
pending
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie is offering rebates for SALA registrations of up to $145 per artist, for artists residing in or with vested interest in the District Council of Loxton Waikerie area.
All exhibitions and additional activities must occur within the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. Artists are only entitled to one subsidy, unless they are also registering in representation of a group.
There is a total subsidy pool of $2,000.
Subsidy payments will be receipted in order of receival by council.
The applicant must provide:
- an invoice (for the reimbursement anount)
- a copy of the SLAA Festival Registration receipt
- a completed copy of the new creditor form.
For further information on how to apply, please email: [email protected]
The City of Marion is continuing its involvement with the SALA Festival by supporting and promoting emerging and professional artists involved in the annual event.
Council is supporting local artists taking part in the Festival by subsidising exhibition/event registrations with a $145 capped rebate. Artists who do not reside within Marion but who wish to register an exhibition in the Council area are also eligible to claim the rebate.
Learn more here: marion.sa.gov.au/services-we-offer/arts-and-culture/artist-opportunities, or contact Vassi at [email protected] or 8375 6891.
In keeping with our vision for Mount Barker District as a place where art is visible, creative activities are accessible and artists thrive, Mount Barker District Council is offering subsidies for registrations in the 2026 SALA FESTIVAL. Rebates of $145 per artist are available for the first 20 eligible applicants.
To be eligible to apply for this rebate your SALA exhibition/event must take place within the Mount Barker District Council area.
To apply for a SALA rebate, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the SALA Festival Subsidy form, and return to Arts Officer Sally Hardy: [email protected]
Remember to attach your receipt for the SALA Registration Fee. - If you’re not already set up to receive payments from Mount Barker District Council, please also complete a Supplier Form and return to [email protected]
(If you have previously received payment from MBDC, skip to Step 3.) - Once your bank details have been verified, you can then send an invoice (for $145) addressed to Mount Barker District Council, including your name, address, ABN, and a reference to the SALA Festival Rebate.
Rebate applications must be received by May 31, 2026.
For more information please email Arts Officer Sally Hardy on [email protected]
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is once again supporting artists to participate in the 2026 South Australian Living Artists Festival within our creative City.
Artists presenting an exhibition or participating in an open studio event are invited to claim a reimbursement of the SALA registration fee up to $145.
To claim a reimbursement of your SALA registration fee please click here for an application form, and email it along with a copy of your SALA Festival Registration receipt to Arts Coordinator Emma Comley: [email protected]
Requests for support close Friday 12 June 2026. For more information, contact Emma Comley, Arts Coordinator 08 8366 4555 [email protected]
This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the City of Onkaparinga.
Rebates of $145 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
REBATES WILL BE PROVIDED:
- to artists who are residents of the City of Onkaparinga who are exhibiting either in or outside of the council area
- for costs associated with registrations for SALA, up to $145
- to the first 10 applications received
ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO
- Firstly, register their exhibition/event with SALA Festival (via the SALA website) by the closing date of midnight, 6 May 2026
- Pay the SALA Festival registration fee
- Fill out this form including the Electronic Fund Transfer information
- Fill in a Statement by a Supplier form, if not a holder of an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Attach a copy of their SALA Festival Registration payment receipt
- Display the City of Onkaparinga ‘supported by’ logo on exhibition promotional material acknowledging the support (to be provided).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Applications will be dated in order of receipt and no correspondence will be entered into
- Multiple applications may be considered
- Subsidies will only be provided for costs associated with registrations for SALA 2026
- The reimbursement will be processed according to council’s payment procedure timeline
KEY DATES
- SALA registrations close midnight 6 May 2026
- Subsidy applications and supporting documents due by COB 13 May 2026
- Notification of application approval will be by 1 June 2026
- SALA Festival: 1-31 August 2026
City of Playford has established a subsidy scheme to support and promote registered artists participating in the SALA Festival 2026.
Rebates towards event registration fees of up to $610 are available for eligible applicants.
The schemes’ objective is to support artists and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to connect. Exhibitions in the City of Playford will encourage connection and creativity, promoting a sense of community.
Exact allocation of rebate amount to recipients will be dependent upon the overall number of applications received.
Eligibility for the rebate applies to either:
- residents of the City of Playford who are exhibiting either in or outside the council area.
- artists exhibiting within City of Playford area (who may or may not be residents of the City of Playford).
Artists will be required to:
- Register their exhibition/event with SALA Festival (and pay the registration fee)
- Submit a Rebate application form
- Attach a copy of their SALA registration payment receipt
- Fill in a Statement By Supplier form, if not a holder of an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Display “Proudly Supported by City of Playford” logo on promotional material acknowledging the support
Email completed forms with supporting documents to [email protected].
Closing date for applications will be 5 June 2026.
For further information please email [email protected]
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is proud to support local creatives and acknowledges the value that artists, venues and cultural programming contribute to our council area.
The City of PAE is providing a $125 capped rebate to assist individuals and a $225 capped rebate to assist groups with costs associated with registering for SALA Festival.
The rebate is available to either:
- artists exhibiting within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- artists who reside in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield exhibiting in another council area
The rebate is only provided for costs associated with registrations for SALA Festival. The closing date for rebate applications is 21 May 2026. Rebates will be available until the budget allocation of $5,000 is expended, so we urge you to complete your registrations as early as possible to avoid missing out. Applications will be dated in order of receipt, and no correspondence will be entered into.
TO RECEIVE THE REBATE ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO:
- Register their exhibition/event with SALA Festival (and pay the registration fee) via the SALA website by the closing date of midnight, 6 May 2026.
- Complete and return the ‘PAE SALA Subsidy Application’ form along with a copy of the SALA registration receipt and Statement by Supplier (if relevant) by Thursday 21 May 2026.
Submit your application to: [email protected] or Placemaking & Activations team, PO Box 110 Port Adelaide SA 5015.
Port Pirie Regional Council is proud to support local artists by offering a SALA Registration Rebate for the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival 2026. This initiative recognises the essential role that artists and venues play in shaping the region’s cultural life and aims to reduce financial barriers to participation in this major statewide arts event.
The rebate will assist eligible artists with the cost of registering for SALA Festival 2026, which takes place from 1 – 31 August 2026. Applications for the Council SALA rebate close on 17 May 2026. Available on a first-come-first-served basis owing to the limited amounts.
Who Can Apply?
The rebate is available to either:
- 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 self-funding and directly responsible for the payment of the SALA registration fee (ie. the fee is not being paid on your behalf by someone else).
The subsidy covers registration fees only, and the final amount allocated will depend on the number of applications received.
To apply for the rebate, artists must:
- register their exhibition/event with SALA Festival by 6 May 2026 via SALA’s online form & pay the registration fee directly to SALA.
- complete the subsidy/rebate application 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 2026. 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 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 | mob: 0428 085 788
www.pirie.sa.gov.au
City of Prospect has a strong commitment to the arts and engages artists from a wide range of disciplines to create and install art across our City.
City of Prospect is offering rebates for SALA registrations of up to $145 per artist or artist group for the first 15 artists or artist groups who apply.
To apply for this rebate artists must either:
- be a resident of City of Prospect and be exhibiting within or outside of the area.
- be exhibiting within the City of Prospect (not necessarily a not a resident).
City of Prospect is an inner urban community that includes all or parts of the suburbs of Collinswood, Medindie Gardens, Fitzroy, Prospect, Ovingham, Thorngate, Broadview, Nailsworth, and Sefton Park.
Artists will be required to provide a copy of the receipt of payment from their SALA Festival Registration.
For further information on how to apply, please email: [email protected]
The City of Unley has established an artist registration rebate scheme for artists exhibiting in the City of Unley area. This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area.
Rebates of up to $145 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
Rebates will be provided to artists who are either:
- residents of the City of Unley who are exhibiting either in or outside of the Council area.
- exhibiting within the City of Unley (not necessarily residents)
Rebates will only be provided for costs associated with SALA Festival registration. Multiple applications may be considered.
The closing date for applications will be 15 May 2026. Exact allocation of rebates will be dependent upon the number of applications received.
Applications can be made in writing to:
Matthew Ives, Cultural Development Coordinator, PO Box 1, Unley SA 5061
Or [email protected] with a copy of the SALA registration receipt. See more information here:
www.unley.sa.gov.au
The City of Victor Harbor has established an artist registration rebate scheme for artists exhibiting in the City of Victor Harbor area. This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area.
Details on the application process will be updated prior to registrations opening on 1 March, 2026.
The City of West Torrens is keen to support local artists and venues by establishing an exhibition registration rebate scheme for SALA Festival 2026. This scheme acknowledges the important role that artists and venues play in the cultural life of the council area.
Subsidies of up to $250 are available to assist artists with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
Rebates are available to artists who are exhibiting in a venue within the City of West Torrens during SALA Festival.
This rebate scheme is only available for costs associated with registrations for SALA Festival.
The closing date for applications will be 6 May 2026. Exact allocation of rebates will be dependent upon the number of applications received, the total grant pool is $3,300.
To apply for the SALA Subsidy/Rebate, artists must:
- register their exhibition/event with SALA Festival 2026 via the online form, before the SALA deadline (midnight 6 May 2026) & pay the registration fee.
- Complete the City of West Torrens SALA Registration Rebate Entry Form by no later than Wednesday 6 May.
Applications will be dated in order of receipt, and no correspondence will be entered into.
The City of West Torrens is proud to support SALA Festival and acknowledges that the Festival fosters creativity, cultural and artistic events and activities.
Details to come.
Don't See your council?
If your council has not listed a rebate offer, you can also contact your council directly to enquire as to whether they can offer this service.
- City of Adelaide
- Adelaide Hills Council
- Berri Barmera Council
- City of Burnside
- Campelltown City Council
- City of Charles Sturt
- City of Marion
- Mount Marker District Council
- City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
- City of Onkaparinga
- City of Playford
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- Port Pirie Regional Council
- City of Prospect
- City of Unley
- City of Victor Harbor
- City of West Torrens
