Make Believe Dream Create in Kanmantoo 2026/27

Thank you for your interest in the Make Believe Dream Create - In Kanmantoo, Artists in Residence Program. 

The Make Believe Dream Create Artists in Residence program works to achieve the Council’s vision ‘…for a strong and sustainable arts sector that contributes to the economic, cultural, environmental and social fabric of the region. It is a place where art is visible, creative activities are accessible and artists thrive’ as expressed in the Arts Plan (2022 – 2027).

Following the success of the pilot Artist in Residence program in Macclesfield, we are excited to offer new residencies in the wonderful heritage venue of Kanmantoo Hall.

By providing an artist with an unique, dedicated and rent-free environment in which to create, we aim to give them time and space to develop their practice. Additionally, there are wide ranging community benefits from having professional artists visibly practicing in our district’s townships, and district-wide benefits from attracting high calibre artistic projects to our region.

Before you start, please read the guidelines.

If you have any questions about the program, the application process, eligibility criteria, etc., please contact Sally Hardy, Arts Officer, on 8393 6460 or shardy@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

Before you continue with your application, please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria for this program below including criteria in the program guidelines:

• The applicant/s are professional artists.
• The applicant/s live in the Mount Barker District Council area and/or the project is linked to the district.
• The applicant/s can complete the residency sometime between February 2027 and July 2027. 
• The applicant/s can commit to being present at Kanmantoo Hall at least three days a week during the residency. 
• The residency includes a public engagement component. 

Unfortunately, your application does not meet the Artists in Residence Program eligibility criteria.

If you would like more information, please contact: Sally Hardy, Arts Officer on 8393 6460 or shardy@mountbarker.sa.gov.au