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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Stories from our beneficiaries
Foundation Impact Stories: Backing new talent
With support from Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Vanguard, the 2025 Adelaide Cabaret Festival proudly championed two independent works - Tabitha Booth by Frankie McNair and 1925 by the Burton Brothers - helping bring new creative visions to the stage.
Foundation Impact Stories: Developing new Australian works
Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation is dedicated to nurturing both leading and emerging creative talent, supporting essential pathways and year-round, hands-on performance and industry experiences.
At the Vanguard of giving: A celebration at Government House
We were delighted to be welcomed to Government House for a special reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC and Mr Rod Bunten, in celebration of Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Vanguard, our community of emerging donors.
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.
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