Education
Education Program
Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest arts organisations connecting regional communities by sharing unique stories through the arts.
The Country Arts 2026 Education Program offers primary and secondary students access to live performances and artists working in the areas of:
– Theatre
– Music
– Visual arts
– Film
Find out What’s On
Feel free to download the program or browse the events below.
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Saltbush Country
23 Sep 2023 — 11 Oct 2026Read more: Saltbush CountrySaltbush Country provides a rare opportunity to experience the works and worldviews of Aboriginal artists working independently across regional South Australia
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Dan Withey: Finite Bounty
21 Nov 2025 — 27 Feb 2028Read more: Dan Withey: Finite BountyAn exhibition of paintings by Adelaide-based artist Dan Withey exploring the theme of animism (the belief that objects, sacred places, animals, and natural phenomena possess a distinct spiritual essence).
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Soundworks: Stories in Song
31 Jul — 31 Oct 2026Read more: Soundworks: Stories in SongMusic Soundworks: Stories in Song Country Arts SA in Partnership with Nexus Arts presents Soundworks 100mins including interval Get tickets About Part of Soundworks: live music series. Singer-songwriter Nathan May draws on country and folk influences to share songs that reflect on family, connection to country, and truth-telling. Teaming up with violinist Julian Ferraretto, known for his genre-crossing style, the performance blends music and storytelling in a thoughtful and personal way. Set in a relaxed, onstage cabaret-style setting, the Soundworks series creates a welcoming atmosphere where audiences and artists connect up close. From the rhythm of a train line through…
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Whalebone
25 Aug — 11 Sep 2026Read more: WhaleboneLaugh out loud, gasp in awe, and let your imagination soar. Whalebone will ignite the curiosity of young aspiring inventors, as well as everyone who loves stories and wonders. It invites audiences to ponder the role of technology in our lives, sparking conversations about what really defines us as humans.
Ticket Pricing
Discounted prices for school bookings are available for the Education Program.
Ticket prices are:
– $15/students
– $12 for Equity (Category 1-4 DfE and Equity Catholic & Independent Schools).
All Visual Arts events are free to attend.
“I think that the Arts are important for young people in regional areas because they allow people to express themselves through art, as well as have a sense of belonging and community throughout.”
Naracoorte High School
Education Resources
Education Resources aim to prepare students to attend an event or exhibition. Some resources have been developed by Country Arts SA others are developed by the company presenting a performance or exhibition.
The Education Resources are:
– aligned to the Australian Curriculum 9.0
– designed to engage students in conversation, thinking and creative practice.
Current Resources
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Dan Withey: Finite Bounty | ExhibitionDownload
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Saltbush Country | Exhibition
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Woven within Stars | ExhibitionDownload
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Whalebone | TheatreDownload
Archived
The Archived Resources provide easy access to resources that have permanent value and has been preserved for future reference.
Wild Dog
An exciting project that features film animation, puppetry, dance, and song created by artists and communities across five Nations – Narungga (SA), Kaurna (SA), Lardil (Qld), Kaiadilt (Qld) and Bunlun (Taiwan). The immersive installation was originally mounted for the Illuminate Adelaide 2022 and is now available online as a Virtual Tour along with the accompanying Education Resource.
Workshops
Workshops provide students with a way to explore creative ideas and career pathways in the arts through hands-on experiences, industry insights and networking.
Country Arts SA is always exploring artist connections to offer new and exciting workshops.
For further information contact Country Arts SA Education at [email protected]
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– local Arts events in your region.
– Country Arts updates
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