Helpmann Academy
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The Helpmann Academy is an organisation that provides support emerging artists in the performing and visual arts, located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann, a famous Australian dancer.
The Helpmann Academy was formed in 1994[1] as a partnership of the major tertiary arts training institutions in South Australia.[citation needed]
Partners and functions
The Helpmann Academy is a partnership among:
- Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music
- University of South Australia, UniSA Creative
The Adelaide Central School of Art ceased its partnership with the Academy in 2016, following changes to funding.[2]
The Helpmann Academy provides support for provides support for emerging visual and performing artists[3] through a program of exhibitions, mentoring programs, funding, and other means.[4]
Governance and funding
Helpmann Academy's board of governors consists of vice chancellors from South Australia's three universities or their delegates, and leading representatives from the arts, creative, cultural and business sectors.[citation needed]
Helpmann Academy is funded by the partner universities, the Government of South Australia, philanthropic partners, donors, grants, and a small number of corporate partners.[citation needed]
International connections
The Helpmann Academy has strong links with arts institutions across the globe including Italy, France, China, India, and New Zealand. Exchanges and residencies take place in the visual arts, drama, dance, and music. Visits by performers and artists from around the world are also encouraged.[citation needed]
Events
The annual graduate exhibition of visual artists features work from graduates of UniSA and Flinders. In 2024, the 30th anniversary of the academy, the exhibition featured ceramics, glass, video art, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fashion, costume design, and textiles[5] by 22 young artists.[1]