The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival celebrates South Australia’s thriving visual arts community throughout the whole month of August. This year's program features more than 700 events.
With events happening across the City of Charles Sturt, we’re proud to spotlight local talent and enrich our community through the power of art – with captivating exhibitions happening in our libraries, community centres, venues and beyond.
My Tree Project
Ngutungka Henley
Explore heartfelt stories rooted in nature through schoolchildren’s art, that reflects our deep connection to trees.
Vibrant Life
Hindmarsh Library
Feel the pulse of life with bold, expressive artworks that celebrate energy, colour, and movement. By Jacqueline Eadie.
The Enchanted Garden
Ngutungka West Lakes
Wander into a whimsical world of fantasy and flora where creativity blossoms. Created by local high school and primary school students.
Diversity in Arts Exhibition
St Clair Recreation Centre
An event that celebrates the work of African artists and other new emerging communities.
SA Plastic Modellers Association Open Day
Findon Community Centre
SAPMA open day encourages people to discover the art of scale model building.
And there’s plenty more local exhibits to explore – visit the SALA 2025 Programs page and search for ‘City of Charles Sturt’. Other venues hosting exhibits in our City include The Lady Daly Hotel, Jackson Square in Hindmarsh, Studio B in Bowden, Henley and Grange Arts Society, Kg Studio in Croydon, Praxis Artspace in Bowden, plus other local art studios and businesses.
The City of Charles Sturt also supports local artists through our Arts Fund, as well as a registration subsidy scheme for artists exhibiting in SALA, and provides places for artists to showcase their work free of change, in our community spaces.