Through their generosity, donors to Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation are having an important impact on individuals and creating positive change in the community.
The Impact of Giving report highlights inspiring stories of impact that demonstrate the very real difference donor contributions make to the Arts in South Australia and the life-changing impact that has on the arts industry and future generations.
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Foundation Impact Stories: DreamBIG - A parade of creativity and connection!
2025 marked a special milestone for South Australia's arts landscape: the 50th anniversary of the beloved DreamBIG Children's Festival, (formerly known as Come Out Festival).
Foundation Impact Stories: A Cabaret Journey from Port Lincoln
Funded by Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, the scholarship provides regional students with the opportunity to participate in Adelaide Cabaret Festival's highly sought after Class of Cabaret program, designed to nurture young performing arts talent.
Foundation Impact Stories: First Nations Fellow – Jayda’s Journey
Jayda Wilson reflects on her transformative year as a First Nations Fellow at Adelaide Festival Centre, where she grew as both an artist and emerging arts leader.
Sister Act: Inspiring the Next Generation, On Stage and Off
Adelaide Festival Centre recently hosted two incredible events centred around the hit musical Sister Act, each offering unique and impactful experiences for young people in our community.
Foundation Impact Stories: A brighter future for artists and arts lovers for generations to come
South Australian philanthropist and arts supporter, Dr Pamela Wall AO has pledged a $10 million gift to the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation – the largest performing arts donation in South Australian history.
Foundation Impact Stories: Giving Without Spending
Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Impact Stories: Giving without spending – the generosity of time.
Foundation Impact Stories: Black Women BACK in Focus
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the First Aboriginal Women’s Arts Festival. Supported by Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation it brings together archival materials and firsthand stories from the Aboriginal women who were at the forefront of the festival.
Foundation Impact Stories: Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Vanguard making an impact
Excitement is in the air! Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation recently launched Vanguard, a bold new initiative designed to inspire and engage the next generation of arts philanthropists.
Foundation Impact Stories: Preserving our costume collections
The Performing Arts Collection is home to over 1,300 significant costumes, spanning more than a century, from the early 1900s to 2022. These costumes have graced the stages of Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Her Majesty’s Theatre, and beyond.
Foundation Impact Stories: Celebrating the impact of your Giving in 2024
The Impact 2024, which celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Foundation's 25th anniversary year and our most successful year to date!
Foundation Impact Stories: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Sam Harvey’s decision to leave a bequest to Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation reflects his deep belief in the transformative power of the arts, especially for younger generations.
Foundation Impact Stories: The Space Makers
Adelaide Festival Centre's Artspace is currently hosting Making Space, a captivating exhibition showcasing the result of a collaborative partnership between Artspace and Tutti Arts.
Foundation Impact Stories: Tanabata: Star Village
Tanabata: Star Village transformed the Dunstan Playhouse foyer into a galaxy of stars delighting all who visited during the 2024 OzAsia Festival.
Vanguard: A new initiative to engage emerging arts supporters
Recently launched by Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, Vanguard is an exciting new initiative designed to engage young arts enthusiasts and emerging philanthropists.
Foundation Impact Stories: Bringing Joy to Young Hearts this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, we're reminded of the power of theatre—a place where dreams come alive, laughter and tears intertwine, and wonder takes centre stage.
Mini concerts strike a chord with the youngest of fans
Adelaide Guitar Festival & Adelaide Festival Centre’s centrED host live performances in Adelaide preschools and children’s centres.
Foundation Impact Stories: 2024 Trevor Nickolls Art Prize winners
Discover the winners of the 2024 Trevor Nickolls Art Prize and explore the inspiring works of these First Nations artists.
Foundation Impact Stories: Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition
Performers from around the world came together on Sunday, September 15 to take part in Adelaide Guitar Festival’s Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition final.
Foundation Impact Stories: The beating heart of Adelaide Festival Centre
There’s something very special about being part of something bigger than yourself. That's what Peter, a founding donor of Heart of the Arts, describes about his experience supporting the arts in South Australia.
Foundation Impact Stories: A Celebration of Young First Nations Identities
Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation is proud to support Children's Artspace and its latest exhibition Who Are We?, a powerful visual representation of young First Nations people, their identities and individual journeys.
Foundation Impact Stories: Showcasing SA artists in Moving Image Program
As part of our evolving Moving Image Program, we are proud to showcase large-scale digital artworks at the King William Road entrance to the Festival Theatre.
Foundation Impact Stories: From Adelaide Cabaret Festival to London’s West End
Adelaide Cabaret Festival isn't just about captivating performances; it's a breeding ground for artistic talent. Yve Blake's smash-hit musical FANGIRLS is due to open in London’s West End this month.
Foundation Impact Stories: Arts Access for South Australian children
Exposure to the arts is fundamental for children's holistic development. It nurtures creativity, enhances critical thinking, and cultivates emotional intelligence.
Foundation Impact Stories: Be a champion for the future of South Australian artists
Your support will enable us to nurture emerging creative talent, helping to provide the right pathways and year round, hands-on comprehensive performance and industry experiences within all aspects of South Australia’s premier performing arts centre.
Foundation Impact Stories: Inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts
With your support, we can remove barriers and share the arts with every corner of our community through our Arts for All and community engagement programs, champion the next generation of artists, and push boundaries through the creation of new works.
Foundation Impact Stories: Simply the Best Experience
A group of 20 young community members and emerging creatives were invited to enjoy a performance of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical on the evening of 23 May 2024, thanks to the support of TEG Dainty and Adelaide Festival Centre’s TIX for ALL program.
Foundation Impact Stories: 2024 Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship Recipient
Waikerie High School student Ellen Kroehn has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Nathaniel O'Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship.
Foundation Impact Stories: Championing the Future of Cabaret
The 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of established stars and rising voices. This excitement is fuelled by the enduring legacy of Frank Ford AM and the ongoing generosity of philanthropist Sam Harvey.
Foundation Impact Stories: "Thank you, Thank you very much"
With the generous support of David Venn Enterprises and Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, schools and communities from across Adelaide were given the opportunity to see a performance of Elvis: A Musical Revolution.
Foundation Impact Stories: Empowering Dreams
Arts access through our On Stage Scholarships.
Foundation Impact Stories: Celebrating the impact of your giving in 2023
The incredible support of our donors is the driving force behind the achievements of Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation.
Foundation Impact Stories: Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship 2023
Since 2016, regional students in Years 10 and 11 have been given the opportunity to apply for the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship program.
Foundation Impact Stories: centrED hosts a magical Mary Poppins experience!
Adelaide Festival Centre’s centrED Schools Program hosted 200 students, teachers and caregivers from five NASSSA (Northern Adelaide State Secondary Schools Alliance) schools at Mary Poppins.
Foundation Impact Stories: Songlines 2022 Reconciliation Generation
Alberton Primary School took part in centrED's Songlines program. Students spend a day working with First Nations songwriters to get a greater understanding of their culture.
Foundation Impact Stories: UNESCO International Jazz Day 2021
To celebrate UNESCO International Jazz Day beginners through to advanced instrumental students from Gawler and District College, Playford International College and Salisbury East High School spent the day learning and playing jazz music.
Foundation Impact Stories: Adelaide International Guitar Competition
The Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition is the most prestigious guitar competition in the Southern Hemisphere and provides career-launching opportunities for talented young guitarists from around the world.
Foundation Impact Stories: Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship
Since 2016, regional students in Years 10 and 11 have been given the opportunity to apply for the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship program.
Foundation Impact Stories: Our Mob 2021 - Trevor Nickolls Art Prize
OUR MOB 2021 celebrated the work of some of South Australia's talented First Nations artists. Kokotha artist Maude Parker was awarded the inaugural Trevor Nickolls Art Prize, which is supported by the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation.
Foundation Impact Stories: NAIDOC Week 2020
To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020, students from Craigmore High School and Playford International College worked with Barkindji woman and Artist Mentor Nancy Bates.
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