Catapult Mentorship Program

Guildhouse is the not-for-profit peak body for visual art, craft and design in South Australia with a national reputation for supporting artists and leading sector development. We provide affordable, tailored insurance for artists. We offer one-on-one advisory services for individuals and creative businesses. We combat isolation and foster networks through events and workshops. We deliver artistic development programs including mentorships, fellowships and residencies. We generate paid income for artists and arts workers through public art commissions and exhibitions. We partner with others to commission and deliver new work. We undertake research and evaluation to understand our impact. We raise the local, national and international profile of artists, craft practitioners and designers. We advocate for industry standards, best practice and the value of artists as workers and art as work. We are artist led – We listen to artists, craft practitioners and designers to ensure our services are relevant and meaningful.

We support First Nations-First – We are guided by First Nations protocols and principles, collaborate as allies and respect the cultural authority of First Nations people and their right to self-determination.

We celebrate diversity – We work to ensure our programs and opportunities are accessible to all

We build connections– We create partnerships with clear professional outcomes to maximise our impact and reach

We take action for climate- We prioritise environmental sustainability, and promote sustainable practices in the arts