Adelaide Festival Centre

💚🩷 We are 'Making Space' with our next exhibition... 'Making Space' is the latest exhibition at Adelaide Festival Centre's Artspace, created in collaboration with abstract artist Arlon Hall and Tutti Arts, a South Australian organisation supporting learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists. 📆 Open 7 Dec '24 - 25 Jan '25 📍Artspace, Adelaide Festival Centre 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3BCOmqC

💫 As Christmas approaches, we're reminded of the power of theatre, a place where dreams and wonder take centre stage. 🎁 This Christmas, you can help keep the magic of theatre alive by donating to our Giving Tree. Find out more: bit.ly/4eyAdIl

Douglas Gautier AM reflects on his journey and vision as CEO of Adelaide Festival Centre. Read his InDaily interview that reflects on an extraordinary career in the arts.

🎉 Last night, we celebrated Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation's 25th birthday and recognised the incredible impact of our donors and supporters. Thank you to everyone who made this milestone possible, we're grateful for your continued support as we look forward to the next 25 years. 💛🥂

Last week, Adelaide Festival Centre CEO & Artistic Director, Douglas Gautier AM, met with the Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, Minister for Trade and Investment to discuss Adelaide Festival Centre’s commitment to Asian-Australian cultural engagement. Further discussion was had on how the arts can play a role in relationship building and international collaboration, fostering closer ties and a better understanding of the Asia Pacific region.

“I love this theatre, I love this town…” ✍️ A heartfelt farewell to State Theatre Company South Australia's Mitchell Butel as he takes on the role of Artistic Director at Sydney Theatre Company! Mitchell leaves behind a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and artistic growth. We thank him for his passion, vision, and leadership, and for bringing bold new works to life for South Australian audiences. We wish him all the best in this exciting new chapter! ✨

🌟 Celebrating the Next Generation of Arts Leaders! 🌟 Earlier this month, we proudly hosted our second annual Adelaide Festival Centre Arts Leadership Program. We were joined by 20 exceptional emerging leaders from across the arts sector, for an immersive four-day experience exploring the role of leadership. We were thrilled to host this enthusiastic group, each of whom brought their unique experiences, dedication, and passion to this program. Special thanks to long-time arts supporters Richard Ryan AO and Paula Nagel for spearheading the program, and to Adelaide Festival Centre CEO & Artistic Director Douglas Gautier AM for his vision. Thank you also to our valued partner Flinders University. We are thrilled to announce the Arts Leadership Program will be back next year! If you are an arts industry professional from Australia, Asia, or South Pacific regions and aspire to be a future leader, we encourage you to register your interest: bit.ly/3Okyk7H #ArtsLeadership #AdelaideFestivalCentre #EmergingLeaders #FlindersUniversity #LeadersInstituteSA #FutureLeaders

🎅 This Christmas, we’re reminded of the power of theatre – a place where dreams come alive, laughter and tears intertwine, and wonder takes centre stage. 🎄Help keep the magic of theatre alive and consider supporting Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation's 2024 Giving Tree by hanging a silver or gold heart in the Festival Theatre or Dunstan Playhouse. Donate $5, $25 or $50 and together, we can ensure that the magic and wonder of theatre continues to inspire the artists and audiences of tomorrow. https://bit.ly/4eyAdIl

The inaugural Flinders University ‘International Symposium: Leadership in the Arts, Culture and Creative Industries’ took place last week. Held in partnership with Adelaide Festival Centre and our Arts Leadership Program, the event brought together leading figures from the arts and education sectors across the Asia-Pacific region. The Symposium was officially opened by ABC Chair Kim Williams, who delivered a captivating keynote address on the importance of music in society and the role of cultural institutions in shaping the future. The event provided a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring innovative approaches to arts leadership. “History lives here. Culture lives here. Imagination and creative aspiration live here. Democracy lives here. The future, if we do our job well, will come from here and from similar institutions around Australia.” Kim Williams, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

We’re excited to launch Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Vanguard, a bold new community of young arts enthusiasts and emerging philanthropists dedicated to shaping the future of the arts in South Australia. On Sunday, we kicked off the launch hosted by Vanguard Ambassador Jasmin Shahin. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this exciting new initiative. Vanguard is a place where passionate individuals come together to make a real impact—supporting and nurturing the arts that make our state so vibrant and diverse. 📸 : Naomi Jellicoe