Foundation
Adelaide Fesrtival Centre Trust Foundation...The Art of Giving
The revenue we generate through ticket sales is reinvested in our main stage season. But there are a lot more activities that go on behind the scenes that many people do not know about that need philanthropic support. These activities include;
WELCOMING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Something on Saturdays Foundation Corner Art Workshops An important part of our audience development program is offering free and engaging workshops for children at Something on Saturdays Foundation Kids Corner for children aged three -10 years from May to September every year. These free workshops provide a different art activity each week, linked to the performance. They encourage creativity and are an important investment in the audiences of today and the future. Donate now. |
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Foundation Funded Family Event at the Theatre To ensure all families can access performances at Adelaide Festival Centre, the Foundation regularly hosts a special family performance and a pre-show party for groups that would otherwise find it difficult to attend a show at the Festival Centre. Past groups that have attended a performance and party for free include Grandparents for Grandchildren Inc, New Arrivals program, and Families SA. Donate now. |
CHANGING YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS
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GreenRoom Youth Membership Program Adelaide Festival Centre’s membership program for young people aged 16 - 30 offering an exclusive ‘backstage’ pass to the Festival Centre and the arts. GreenRoom members have the opportunity to rub shoulders with artists, network with the crew and gain hands on experience in arts and events through the advocacy program. Donate now. |
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Adelaide International Guitar Competition The biennial competition is an opportunity for emerging professional classical guitar players to be heard and given exposure on an international platform with total prizes to the value of $30,000, putting it on par with the world’s most prestigious competitions. Donate now. |
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Student Tix The Student Tix program gives school students the opportunity to purchase tickets to events presented by Adelaide Festival Centre at a discount. Promotion of Students Tix is primarily via centrED, the Festival Centre education programs for schools. Donate now. |
Without the valued support of Trusts and Foundations these important opportunities would not be possible. For more information please contact Vanessa Lionello on 08 8216 8919 or email vanessa.lionello@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Fellowships
Anthony Steel Fellowship is a12 month fellowship open to graduates with a passion for the arts providing them with a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic, creative environment. Each year a young graduate is given valuable professional experience in arts management. Adelaide Festival Centre’s strong relationship with the People’s Republic of China is epitomised by the Bob Hawke International Fellowship, where a young Chinese Arts Administrator spends 10 months working at the Festival Centre.
FOUNDATION DONORS
| Diane Albanese | Beth Lewis | |
| Ilze Augstkalns | Liffey Glen Pty Ltd | |
| Joyce Bakker | RW and JE Menz | |
| The Hon David Bleby QC | Lady Joan Neale AM Dst.J | |
| Barbara Bond | Lynette Ninio | |
| Beverley Brown | Eric Robins | |
| Jane Doyle | Rick Sarre | |
| Diana Fry | Roderick Shire | |
| Donald Gilmour | Alice Shore | |
| Barbara Hardy AO | Shaun Swift | |
| Kay Jamieson | Eyvette Thomas | |
| John Kappler | K Vella | |
| J M Kelly | Barbara Wall | |
| Anne Kidman |
$1,000+ ANNUAL DONATION
John Crosby OAM
Festival City Wines & Food
Donald George
Kaaren Palmer
Richard Ryan AO
Pamela Yule
$2,000+ ANNUAL DONATION
Ann Irwin
Katherine Verco
$3,000+ ANNUAL DONATION
Legh and Helen Davis
$5,000+ ANNUAL DONATION
Peter & Pamela McKee
$10,000+ ANNUAL DONATION
Barry Fitzpatrick AM
Ian & Pamela Wall
TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS
Australian Executor Trustees Charitable Trusts
Australia-China Council of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Coopers Brewery Foundation Inc
Department of Premier and Cabinet
John T Reid Charitable Trusts
Thyne Reid Foundation





