Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli

15/09/2026

Never been to one of our Age Friendly Arts classes? This one’s for you!

Join us on Friday 16 October for a FREE Come & Try Creative Workshop for people aged 50+.

No experience needed — just come along, get creative, meet new people and discover what our wonderful program is all about.

FREE – all materials supplied
All abilities welcome
Bookings essential https://www.trybooking.com/DOIKH

Proudly funded by Potentia Energy.

Come along and have a go!

14/09/2026

Opening Tuesday 15th September 10am - 4pm. Our Affordable Art Exhibition in the Yarta Purtli Art Gallery.

🎨✨ NEW THIS WEEK | A BRUSH WITH ART

Planning your next journey through the Flinders Ranges and Southern Flinders Ranges? From 15–19 September, three exciting creative experiences are opening or getting underway — giving you even more reasons to take the scenic route. 🚗🧭

Here’s what’s happening:
🎨 AFFORDABLE ART | PORT AUGUSTA
📅 Tuesday 15 September – Friday 9 October 2026
🕙 Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm
📍 Yarta Purtli Art Gallery, 6 Beauchamp Lane, Port Augusta

Discover original artworks by emerging and established artists, with every artwork priced at $500 or less.

From paintings and ceramics to sculpture, photography and mixed media, there’s something for every home and every budget. 🖼️

🖌️ IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK | JAMESTOWN MURAL FESTIVAL
📅 Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 September 2026
🕗 Painting commences from 8am Tuesday 15 September
🎨 Brushes Down: 2pm Saturday 19 September
📍 Mural Park, Main Street (Ayr Street East), Jamestown

Watch Jamestown come alive as artists create vibrant outdoor murals inspired by the stories, characters, history and memories of the local community.
Come and see the artworks take shape LIVE, right before your eyes! 🎨✨

🎨 ARTISTS OF THE RANGES | BLINMAN
📅 Saturday 19 September – Sunday 11 October 2026
🕙 Daily, 10am–4pm
📍 Blinman Memorial Hall, Mine Road, Blinman

Discover landscapes, contemporary abstracts, jewellery and sculpture by South Australian artists, celebrating the colour, character and inspiration of the Flinders Ranges and Outback.

🚗 MAKE A DAY OF IT. MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT.

Build these experiences into your next A Brush with Art journey and enjoy art, stories, regional towns and country hospitality along the way.

🌿 Stay – Relax – Explore.
🎨 A Brush with Art 2026
📅 5 September – 11 October 2026

👉 Explore all exhibitions, workshops, art experiences and events:
abrushwithart.com.au/exhibitions/

ABWA Principal Sponsor: The Commercial Hotel Jamestown
ABWA Partners: Guildhouse | SA Tourism Commission | Diva Marketing Solutions
Guildhouse South Australian Tourism Commission Diva Marketing Solutions Events South Australia Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli Jamestown Arts Festival

10/09/2026

Your artwork could define Healing Arts South Australia!

South Australian artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter an original artwork in the Healing Arts South Australia Artist Award.

The artwork must be inspired by one or more of the program’s themes:
- growing up safe and happy
- mental health in a changing world
- connection through culture
- ageing well

The chosen artist will receive $5,000, with their artwork featured across campaign materials promoting Healing Arts South Australia.

Entries close 19 September 2026

For more information head to https://www.healingartssouthaustralia.org/

Port Augusta City Council
Roxby Council
District Council Coober Pedy
The Flinders Ranges Council
Outback Communities Authority

10/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Guildhouse Catapult Mentorship!

The program provides a flexible and paid opportunity for artists at all stages of their career to purposefully engage in mentorship with their chosen mentor, with Guildhouse providing support and facilitation.

Two opportunities are available as part of this call out. One mentorship is identified for a South Australian regional artist, supported by Country Arts SA. Each mentorship is valued at $7,000 with funds administered by Guildhouse.

Since 2018, Guildhouse’s flagship Catapult mentorship program has provided over 70 South Australian visual artists, craft practitioners and designers with the critical funding and support to engage in a self-led mentorship with an established local, national or international mentor.

Catapult is generously funded through the Guildhouse Creative Champions donor program and the Country Arts Foundation. This round has also been supported by individual donations from Guildhouse’s Catapult Creativity fundraising campaign, as part of Creative Australia’s 2025 AusArt Day - the first national giving day to the arts.

📅 Applications close Sunday, 18 October at 6pm
🔗 https://guildhouse.org.au/call-out-catapult-mentorship-2026/

10/09/2026

We are super excited to be part of the Flinders Ranges - A Brush With Art trail in 2026. Our Gallery will be opening the Affordable Art Exhibition on Tuesday 15th September.

10/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Something extraordinary is coming to Yarta Purtli Art Gallery...

We are proud to be partnering with the National Gallery of Australia to present a major exhibition in January 2027.

Being selected as one of only a small number of regional gallery partners across Australia is a significant achievement for both Port Augusta and Yarta Purtli Art Gallery.

Opening: Friday 15th January 2027

We're keeping the details under wraps just a little longer… stay tuned for the official announcement!

02/09/2026

The Healing Arts South Australia team is seeking your support to help promote the Healing Arts South Australia Artist Award across the South Australian community. With just three weeks until entries close on 19 September 2026, we'd appreciate your help sharing this opportunity through your networks as soon as possible.

We're looking for an original artwork to become the face of the 2027 campaign. Entries should be inspired by one or more of the four Healing Arts South Australia themes:
1. Growing up safe and happy
2. Mental health in a changing world
3. Connection through culture
4. Ageing well

The winning artist will receive $5,000, with their artwork featured across the campaign's digital, print and promotional materials. The award is open to people of all ages and artistic abilities.

Key award details
• Open to anyone living or working in South Australia
• Entries close 19 September 2026
• Artwork guidelines and nomination form: Healing Arts South Australia 2027 — Artist Award Application

31/08/2026

Flinders Ranges - A Brush With Art

📅5 September – 11 October 2026
Whether you're planning a day trip, a weekend away or a longer journey through the region, there’s plenty to discover along the trail.
🚗 Choose your route.
🎨 Discover local art.
📍 Explore regional towns.
☕ Stop, stay and support local.

The trail is almost open — see you on the trail! 👋

👉 Start planning your A Brush with Art journey: https://abrushwithart.com.au/exhibitions/

26/08/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting artist Joel Plevin at Yarta Purtli Art Gallery this month, sharing his creativity, skills and passion with our local community.

Participants absolutely loved the experience, getting the chance to learn new techniques and create something of their own.

And the final results? Amazing! 👏🎨

A huge thank you to Joel for bringing his talent and enthusiasm to the gallery, and to everyone who took part and made the workshops such a success.

We loved seeing the creativity and confidence that came out of the sessions and can’t wait to see what our community creates next! ❤️