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Apply now for Intersection 2026
Regional artists are invited to register their interest in the third iteration of professional development program Intersection.
Across 2026, representatives from Guildhouse and Country Arts SA will visit regionally based artists in the Adelaide Hills, Port Lincoln, Southern Flinders Ranges, and Barossa Valley.
Intersection seeks to address the isolation and barriers that frequently come with regional and remote arts practice by providing tailored advice for artists through studio visits, one-on-one meetings and community events in each region.
The Intersection Regional Tour leverages the industry knowledge and expertise of both Guildhouse and Country Arts to connect regional artists with new opportunities and networks.
Launched in 2024, Intersection has already visited artists in the Riverland, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Limestone Coast, Spencer Gulf, Kangaroo Island, Clare Valley, Burra, Murray Bridge, and Murray Rivers, Lakes and Coorong, meeting with over 250 regional South Australian creatives.
Country Arts SA Visual Arts Manager Lauren Mustillo said Intersection both celebrates the experience and acknowledges the challenges of living in regional SA.
“We’ve learnt that isolation in all its diverse forms is a constant challenge for regional artists, but it can also be a strength,” she said.
“The places artists live and work can inform their artwork and feed research and storytelling that is completely unique to them.
“It was important for us to visit artists on their home turf to understand their experience and flip the script on the idea that you need to come to the city to access advice and professional opportunities.
“We’ve met artists on the banks of the Murray, in orange orchards, by the ocean, in sheds and home studios, and seen what makes them tick and what inspires them.”
Artists living in the Adelaide Hills, Port Lincoln, Southern Flinders Ranges or the Barossa Valley can request an Intersection studio visit at guildhouse.org.au/intersection.
Intersection is a collaboration between Guildhouse and Country Arts SA, generously supported by the Adés Family Foundation.