Helpmann Academy Events and Exhibitions

Each year the Helpmann Academy organises special events and exhibitions to showcase the talents of the students and recent graduates of its six partner schools. Many are ongoing annual events, while others are one-off special events such as the Centenary of Federation event held in October 2001 and the Lure of Light exhibition in May 2006.

- Annual Events and Exhibitions -

The Foundation Front's ‘Academy’ Awards

Carnevale

Performance Event: 7pm ‘til 1am Friday 8 August 2008

Visual Art Exhibition: 18-31 August. Opening 6-8pm Wednesday 20 August.

Higher Ground 5-19 Light Square, Adelaide

A fanciful night of performance, live art, music and awards by young and emerging artists from the Helpmann

Academy's Foundation Front.

Be part of the carnivale frivolity and dress up as your favourite travelling circus character.

Drink specials and costume prizes. Gold coin donation at the door.

Visual Art exhibition includes artists: Anna Goodhind, Tegan Hale, Michelle Lee, Aurelia Carbone, Peter Sharrock, Rachel Bullen and more!

Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition

This prestigious annual exhibition held each February, showcases the works of top graduate artists from the Academy's four visual arts partners in one enormous and dynamic exhibition.

Each year a number of the exhibiting artists receive awards in recognition of their creativity. The Adelaide City Council Award, valued at $3,000, offers an artist the opportunity to create a solo exhibition at a central city location.

The Hill-Smith Fine Art/Malaysia Airlines Award offers an artist the chance to widen their horizons with overseas travel to Europe. The prize includes a return airline ticket to a European destination plus $1,000 spending money.

2008 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition

22 February to 16 March 2008

Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, King William Road, Adelaide MAP

Hours 11.30am to 4.30pm daily (closed public holiday Monday 10 March)

Flower Parure Set & Lily Hair comb

Jewellery by Julie Gagliardii

Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition Catalogues:

2008 Catalogue (800KB PDF)

2007 Catalogue (455KB PDF)

2006 Catalogue (1.65MB PDF)

2005 Catalogue (668KB PDF)

2004 Catalogue (1.4MB PDF)

Jazz Awards

South Australia’s top jazz students and graduates of the Elder Conservatorium of Music are recognised for their achievements at an entertaining evening of jazz.

Since 1997 the Helpmann Academy has supported the Elder Conservatorium of Music Jazz Awards. The year's top students and graduates are presented with cash prizes donated by business, media and the music industry.

2008 Jazz Awards

7.30pm Wednesday 30 April 2008

Hyatt Regency Ballroom, North Terrace, Adelaide

The 2008 Jazz Awards concert also features American Alto Saxophonist Jon Gordon – in his first Australian performance.

For the first time since the Jazz Awards were first presented in 1997, the event will be held at the Hyatt Regency. The 2008 Jazz Awards are sponsored by the Hyatt Regency Adelaide, Adelaide City Council, dB Magazine, Billy Hyde Music, Tommy Norman Scholarship, Keith Langley and Mitzi Craig.

Tickets: $20 Adult/$12 Concession, book early with Margo Ongley (08) 8463 5014.

Enjoy an evening of outstanding jazz in a relaxed cabaret setting, with a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles on arrival.

Maestros & Apprentices Black Tie Fundraising Dinner

The Maestros and Apprentices evening is traditionally held in May/June of each year. This is the Academy's major fund raising event. Proceeds go towards the Academy's Grants Scheme.

This glamorous night has grown enormously in popularity since it began in 1996. It is a showcase of the very best of South Australia 's food, wine, and of course, emerging talent. All the partner schools play a role in making this an outstanding success. Musicians, singers, dancers and actors from the Academy's performing arts partners provide non-stop entertainment while the visual artists from the Academy's partners provide artworks and jewellery for auction.

Wines for the evening are donated by the State's top wineries, and the evening is generously sponsored by members of Adelaide 's corporate and business sectors.

2008 Maestros & Apprentices

A Midsummer Night's Dream

7pm Friday 30 May 2008

Adelaide Convention Centre

Phone Margo Ongley for bookings (08) 8463 5014.

artEast

5 October to 2 November 2007

Launch 6-8pm Thursday 4 October

Bunka (The Austral) Rundle Street, Adelaide

artEast is a joint project of the Helpmann Academy and the East End Coordination Group which began in 2002. The exhibitions is held in venues throughout the fashionable east end of Adelaide. Artists are selected to display works in nominated restaurants, fashion outlets, nightclubs, hotels and cafes.

The $1,000 Maras Group Critics' Choice prize was presented to Talia Wignall.

- Special Events and Exhibitions -

Under the Banyan Tree Exhibition

30 July to 14 August 2008

Opening 6-8pm Wednesday 30 July

Light Square Gallery TAFE SA, Adelaide Centre for the Arts, 39 Light Square, Adelaide

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Under the Banyan Tree exhibition presents work created or inspired during seven artists’ residency at Sanskriti Kendra, Delhi (India).

A huge Banyan tree sits at the entrance of Sanskriti Kendra artist retreat, welcoming its many visitors, artists in residence, students and conference attendees.

From October to November 2007, seven artists from the Helpmann Academy’s visual art partner schools were welcomed to Sanskriti Kendra for a six-week residency.

Exhibiting artists: Fran Callen, Gus Clutterbuck, Peter Fraser, Samantha Jeffries, Marie Littlewood, Meghan O’Rourke and Laura Wills undertook the six-week residency through funding and support from the Helpmann Academy.

Media Release

Jali Rings by Meghan O'Rourke

7 to 18 November 2007

Artspace, Adelaide Festival Centre, King Williams Road, Adelaide

Momentum exhibition showcased the motivation and drive that a mentorship can create for an emerging artist’s career.

Since its inception in 2002 the Helpmann Academy’s Optus Mentorship scheme has assisted over 80 successful mentoring partnerships between emerging visual and performing artists and established artists. The flexible mentorship program provides arts graduates, up to two years out of study, with the unique opportunity to further their skills and develop networks within a wider arts community.

The visual artists who have been mentored through the program were invited to exhibit work developed or inspired through their close working relationship with a leading artist.

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The Colour of Saffron Exhibition

May 31 to 22 June 2006

SASA Gallery, SA School of Art

Cnr Hindley Street and Fenn Place, Adelaide.

In October 2005, 10 artists from the Helpmann Academy visual art partner schools undertook a residency at Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi, India. During their time in India the artists embarked on a remarkable journey both artistically and personally. The Colour of Saffron exhibition is the result of their expereiences and denotes the inaugural cultural exchange between the Helpmann Academy and Sanskriti Kendra...

one country   ten artists   ten journeys

The Colour of Saffron Catalogue

Response to Journey by Sandy Elverd

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