As a specialist in the Arts, Events & Entertainment insurance, City Rural gives back to the communities by way of Awards and sponsorship. We proudly work with Artist groups and individuals to help them progress with their careers.
City Rural is a Major Partner of the Helpman Academy
The Helpmann Academy is the only organisation of its kind in Australia. they empower South Australia’s most promising emerging creatives to realise their visions and build sustainable practices. Providing professional development opportunities including grants and awards, fellowships, mentorships, masterclasses and seminars, advisory services and international artist residencies, all tailored specifically for South Australia’s higher education students, graduates and emerging artists.
We have been involved with SALA for many years as the sponsor for the Emerging Artist award and from 1st August 2019 we are also a SALA venue.
The City Rural Emerging Artist Award is for artists in the early stages of their career with under five years professional experience.
Prize consists of $2500 cash.
Applicants supply 2 images to SALA and provide a statement about their work and background as an artist. Finalists are be short-listed prior to the Festival. Judging of the award will take place during the SALA Festival and the winner will be announced at a ceremony at the conclusion of the Festival.
Community, Awards & Sponsorship articles.
City Rural Emerging Artists – Award Finalists
We are proudly a SALA festival sponsor. This year we have sponsored the Cash Prize of $2500 for the Emerging Artist Award. We would like to congratulate artists Jonathan Kim, Jane Skeer, Amber Crown and Craig Glasson on their selection as 2020 Finalists. More details on The South Australia Living Arts Festival here.
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Bushfires declared a catastrophe by the Insurance Council of Australia
With the current bushfires in NSW, QLD and SA we greatly appreciate and thank all the firefighters and emergency services that are risking their lives to protect ours and our property. For anyone that has suffered a loss in these events, we would recommend notifying your insurer or broker as soon as possible. You don’t […]
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Something very different is happening in our offices during August – we are a SALA venue.
We have been involved with SALA for many years as the sponsor for the Emerging Artist award and from 1st August 2019 we are also a SALA venue. It’s another way we are supporting the Arts community around the country. Artist Mirjana Dobson won the City Rural Helpmann Academy travel award in 2017 and it […]
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