SALA in Unley 2026
Image: Sally Parnis's artwork 'Married for Life'. SALA Active Ageing Award Winner 2025.
Welcome to 2026 SALA in Unley. We’ve been going for 20 years!
Discover art in a local gallery, shop, business or studio. Discover emerging artists, established artists, community groups, visual art, sculptures, ceramics, photography, mixed media, and much more.
This year’s South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival runs throughout August, showcasing South Australia's visual artists’ talent and creativity. The SALA Festival celebrates local community and diversity.
In 2026, SALA will accept registrations of physical exhibitions & online events (such as online exhibitions, video artist talks, virtual studio tours).
Over the past 20 years, SALA in Unley has boasted more venues and artists than any other metropolitan region and continues to maintain its popularity. We want more artists and venues coming on board.
Our traders and businesses are always looking for artists to show work in their areas. For more information, please contact Matthew Ives mives@unley.sa.gov.au or any of our local businesses and trader associations.
SALA registrations are open 1 March and close 6 May 2026.
Artist Registration Subsidy Scheme
The City of Unley has established an artist registration subsidy scheme for artists exhibiting in the City of Unley area. This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area.
Subsidies of up to $145 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival.
Subsidies will be provided to artists who are:
- residents of the City of Unley who are exhibiting either in or outside of the Council area
- artists exhibiting within the City of Unley
Subsidies will only be provided for costs associated with registrations for SALA. Multiple applications may be considered.
The closing date for applications will be 15 May 2026. Exact allocation of subsidies will be dependent upon the number of applications received.
Applications can be made by completing the SALA Artist Registration Subsidy Scheme application form at the bottom of the page. If you do not have an ABN you will need to complete a statement by supplier form(PDF, 145KB) and attach it to your submission.
Apply for the SALA Registration Subsidy Scheme
Click here to view form.