Disability Access Studio

We are excited to open applications for our new Disability Access Studio, presented in partnership with The Honig Foundation and Access2Arts. 

One Disabled artist from South Australia will receive a 6-month studio space at The Mill in 2026, as well as the opportunity to give a public artist talk and present an exhibition.

The artist will be selected through an open call-out. 

The selected artist will join our community of studio artists with their own private workspace at 154 Angas St.

This will allow them to develop their practice within a professional environment alongside other professional and emerging artists, facilitating networking and collaboration.

The successful applicant will receive:

• A private studio at The Mill for 6 months

• Site review and access rider developed with Access2Arts

• Studio accessibility upgrades to the value of $500

• $1500 materials fee, towards the creation of new work

• An exhibition at Dentons law firm Gallery

• Photographs of the artist in the studio

• Artist talk fee of $305.00 artist fee plus superannuation

• Mentorship and support from The Mill’s team

• Access check-ins with Access2Arts

If you have any questions, or would prefer to apply via phone call or zoom, please email visualarts@themilladelaide.com

The selection process may include a phone conversation or interview for shortlisted artists.

• Who this opportunity is for

  This opportunity is available to artists who:

  • Identify as disabled

  • Are at any stage of their career

  • Are seeking space and time to develop new work 

  • Want to connect with a community of professional practitioners

  • Based in South Australia

• Who is ineligible

  • Artists who are current students or who work full-time in another field

  • Artists who do not identify as disabled

• Selection critera

  • The benefit of the opportunity 

  • A strong desire to connect with the community of  artists at The Mill

  • Availability and commitment to utilising the studio space

  • The artistic merit of the artist's practice and the proposed work to be developed

  • Willingness to present a public artist talk

• Key dates

  Applications open: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  Applications close: Friday, March 13, 9am, 2026
  Recipients notified by: Friday, March 20, 2026
  Studio residency timeframe: April - September 2026

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This program has support from

WAYIN:THI

WAYIN:THI, produced by The Mill, is a First Nations dance theatre ensemble based in South Australia, grounded in culture, self-determination and performance-making.

Co-led by First Nations artists Caleena Sansbury, a Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Narungga woman and Kaine Sultan-Babij, an Arrernte and Gurindji man, WAYIN:THI's work is dedicated to amplifying the voices of South Australian First Nations dance and performance artists.

WAYIN:THI creates greater visibility for powerful cultural storytelling through movement and performance.

The Mill provides funding infrastructure, business and management mentorship for WAYIN:THI. Together, we continue our commitment to advocating for and mentoring First Nations artists, building on the legacy of our First Nations Dance Program.

Guided by Caleena and Kaine’s deep cultural knowledge, movement practice, and storytelling, WAYIN:THI will lead artists through collaborative creative processes towards bold new dance works and performance outcomes.

In Kaurna language, WAYIN:THI means to move or to flow.

This is movement. This is story. This is WAYIN:THI.

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Current Events

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Call-outs

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Reception + Venue Volunteers

Reception and Gallery Supervisor Role

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are the face of The Mill and play a key role in welcoming people to our venue.

They are the point of contact for members of the public who reach out to us (in person or via phone) and are responsible for making a positive first impression. They welcome visitors, artists and audiences into our spaces and make sure they feel well looked after.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are also responsible for ensuring we are a great place to work and visit; helping us to keep clean, tidy, safe and professional.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors work closely with our team in completing a wide range of venue-oriented duties, in and around our spaces and alongside our artistic community.

This is a 1-3 day/PW volunteering role, please send a CV and/or short bio and list any relevant experience working in creative environments, arts organisations, galleries and or hospitality.

People volunteering can have this work count towards their CentreLink Mutual Obligation Requirements.

Applications will be assessed on arrival.

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Venue Manager Assistant

The Venue Manager Assistant plays a key role in supporting The Mill’s Venue Manager with hands-on maintenance and building upkeep.

We're looking for volunteers with:

• 4-8 hours availability weekly or fortnightly

• A desire to develop their arts experience

• A good level of physical fitness

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