LIMITLESS 2025 Artist Call-out

Following the success of our LIMITLESS 2024 exhibition, we are inviting South Australian artists to contribute A5-size artworks to LIMITLESS 2025 - The Mill’s Fundraiser Exhibition to be held in September. 

The exhibition is a celebration of work by local SA artists including: The Mill resident artists and alumni artists, visual arts students and graduates, local artists, studio collectives and the wider arts community. 

Each artwork submitted will be A5-sized, and will be sold for $100. We will profile involved artists in the lead up to the launch, but artists' names and details will be kept anonymous in the exhibition. 

Artists' names and details will be revealed after works are purchased. When an artwork is sold, the artist will receive 50% ($50) and The Mill will receive 50% ($50). This contributes to The Mill’s annual fundraising target, ensuring we can continue to support and create opportunities for artists.

What can I submit?

• Framed A5 artwork 

• 3D object up to the size of your fist

Have an A5 artwork ready to contribute? Submit now 

Need a bit of time to create your artwork? Register your interest now

Key Dates:

Registration of interest: open now

Submissions open: open now

Submissions close: Friday,  August 29, 2025

Artworks delivered to The Mill by Friday, August 29, 2025

Photo: Bri Hammond

Centre Stage Residency

The Centre Stage Residencies are presented by The Mill in collaboration with Adelaide Fringe as part of their Arts Industry Collaborations program.

This unique incubator program is for South Australian artists to progress a new performance work in its second or third stage of development to the next level, culminating in a season at The Mill as part of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Festival.

The Mill will be offering 2 x 4-week Centre Stage Residencies this year.

Residencies are split into 2 x 2-week blocks. The first 2-week block will occur in 2025 followed by a work-in-progress showing at The Mill - to test ideas with audiences and develop an audience following.

The second 2-week block will occur in 2026 - to prepare the work for presentation in the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Season at The Mill.

We are most interested in theatre, comedy, physical theatre and cabaret - suitable for our small black box theatre in its 50 seat small stage set up.

Support

Between The Mill and Adelaide Fringe, the successful recipients will receive:

• Artist honorarium $6,000 + 12% superannuation ($720) will be provided, to be used for artist/s wages and development costs

• 4 weeks venue hire (2 x 2-week blocks in The Breakout at The Mill)

• A work-in-progress showing presented by The Mill at the conclusion of the first 2-week block

• Production of a professional-quality showreel/video promotional material, created from footage of the first showing and one additional filming session provided by The Mill

• Professional photography at the conclusion of the first development

• A 10-show season at The Mill during Adelaide Fringe 2026

• FOH, venue and technical staff for Adelaide Fringe 2026

• 100% box office from Adelaide Fringe 2026 season at The Mill to the artist

• Production, admin and marketing support for the residency and Fringe season from The Mill

• Contribution towards documentation or design for Adelaide Fringe season promotion/posters/flyers with support from The Mill’s Marketing and Development Manager

• Promotion of the Arts Industry Collaborations program through the Adelaide Fringe website and social media channels

• Inclusion on the Adelaide Fringe website's Arts Industry Collaborations page and associated shows listed amongst their 2026 Grant Recipients

• Direct contact with the Artist and Venue team to facilitate show registration  

• Engagement in the Honey Pot Arts Industry Marketplace Program

• Engagement in the Adelaide Fringe Professional Development series

• Provision of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Fund Branding Pack

• 1:1 in person, or online, meetings with the Arts Industry Collaborations Adelaide Fringe project coordinator to provide advice and support in the lead up to the 2026 Adelaide Fringe season

• Access to 1:1 meetings with Adelaide Fringe's Marketing team to provide personalised advice to Fringe participants (bookings are limited and subject to availability)
  
  Please note: 

• With this significant support and funding, artists are still responsible for self producing their work

• Fringe show registration costs will need to be paid from the artist fee. Residency recipients are required to register their show as part of the 2025 Adelaide Fringe program

• We recommend applying for a Fringe Grant to top up your artist fees and development costs

Key dates

Applications open: June 11, 2025, at 9:30am

Applications close: July 21, 2025, at 9am

Applicants to be notified of outcome: Week of July 25, 2025

Residency blocks: November 3-14 or November 17-28, 2025, January 5-16 or January 26-February 6, 2026 

Adelaide Fringe season: February 20-March 22, 2026

For any questions regarding The Mill Centre Stage Residency please contact The Mill CEO/Artistic Director or The Mill General Manager.

For questions regarding presenting in Adelaide Fringe 2026 and Fringe show registration, please contact artists@adelaidefringe.com.au

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2024 Recipients

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Past Recipients + Showings

STRUT Residency

This residency unites national dance sectors by providing development opportunities for dance-makers across Australia. Presented in partnership with STRUT (WA), the residency, with a showing outcome, aims to foster national conversations in dance through participation and exposure. 

A selected South Australian dance artist will be offered the opportunity to develop and present a studio showing of their work at STRUT in Perth in 2025.

The Mill will fund $6,500 to support the artist to undertake this residency. These funds may go to travel, accommodation, materials costs and artist wages. 

STRUT Dance will support this partnership with The Mill in 2025 through providing one South Australian-based artist with a residency in Boorloo that will include, pending availability and negotiation with STRUT, the opportunity of: 

• 2 weeks studio space at King Street Arts Centre

• Documentation support (video & photo documentation during time of residency)

• Basic technical support such as cameras (film and photo), lighting and projection equipment

• A hot desk in our office at King Street Arts Centre

• Sector connection through facilitating a Practice Sharing to meet and share with local arts community

• Public connection through organising a studio showing for general public

• Teaching STRUT’s public or professional classes

• Participating in community events such as Makeshift Evenings (Boorloo open platform for performance and improvisation), Production Skills Workshops and Practice Sharing’s

Eligibility

• A South Australian artist that has been based in South Australia for at least 6 of the last 12 months.
  

Any questions or queries, please contact The Mill CEO/Artistic Director Katrina Lazaroff.

Key dates

Applications open: July 1, 2025, at 9:30am

Applications close: July 23, 2025, at 9am

Applicants to be notified of outcome: Week of July 28, 2025

Residency blocks: Artists can pitch dates in August, September, October and December before December 11 (November not available).

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Visual Arts Program: 2026 Call-out

The Mill is calling for expressions of interest for our gallery program in 2026

We invite artists, collectives and curators to apply to exhibit at The Mill in 2026. 

Exhibitions run for ~approx. 8 weeks (including bump in and bump out).

So, what is the process?

Please fill in the application form with short but concise answers. Introduce yourself, your practice and your exhibition idea. 

The selection will be made by a panel of The Mill staff based on the following criteria:

• Professional and artistic merit

• Accessibility for a diverse audience

• Viability and suitability of the proposed exhibition

• Focus on multidisciplinary practice, &/or focus on process

• Exhibitions and proposals that engage existing and new audiences

Key dates

Applications open: June 23, 2025

Applications close: August 4, 2025, at 5pm

Applicants to be notified of outcome: Week of August 11, 2025

About The Mill’s Galleries

The Mill’s galleries are located on the window frontage of our building at 154 Angas Street. Gallery I has a rectangle footprint with approx 16.4 linear metres of hanging wall space, and 38.8 square metres of floor space. Gallery I is oriented prominently at the front of The Mill’s building with a large window facing Angas Street. It sits adjacent Gallery II, The Mill's office, Foyer and Creative Industry studios. The Galleries have professional lighting, wall mountable screens, two projectors and a number of plinths available for artists to use.

The Mill is a growing organisation, and as such we endeavour to pay NAVA rate artist fees, as well as providing curatorial support and modest production costs, however this funding is unconfirmed. Before applying, please consider whether this project is viable for you without confirmation of these fees. And keep your fingers crossed for us! We no longer charge gallery hire to artists in the Visual Arts Program. Submitting a proposal is no guarantee of acceptance.

We want to make the application process easy to navigate, please get in contact if you have any questions or need assistance. Email The Mill’s Visual Arts Curator Adele Sliuzas: visualarts@themilladelaide.com

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First Nations Dance Program: Community Office

The Mill welcomes all First Nations independent artists to come into the First Nations Community Office to work together and have a cuppa tea or just sit and have a yarn with Caleena Sansbury, Kaurna, Narrunga and Ngarrindjeri woman and The Mill’s Program Coordinator.

Join Caleena on her work days, Mondays and Tuesdays 10am - 3pm. All other days artists will be greeted by The Mill’s friendly team, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).

At The Mill, we understand that the life of an independent artist can at times be isolating and we know that working together with community sparks inspiration, ideas for future work and just having a soundboard, can be all we need. So all you First Nations mob come in get to know our friendly staff and enjoy the space at The Mill.

We have two seats available and can offer a computer that will be connected to The Mill’s wifi. Send us an email to let us know when you would like to pop in.

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The Mill seeking Reception + Venue Volunteers

The Mill Reception and Gallery Supervisor Role

The Mill Reception and Gallery Supervisor is the face of The Mill and plays a key role in welcoming people to our venue.

They are the point of contact for members of the public who reach out to The Mill (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.

The Mill Reception and Gallery Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring The Mill is a great place to work and visit; clean, tidy, safe and professional.

The Mill Reception and Gallery Supervisor works closely with The Mill 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. 

Applications will be assessed on arrival with the view to fill the role/s in January 2025.

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The Mill Venue Manager Assistant

The Mill 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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