Visual Arts Educators South Australia

18/08/2026

Join us on the 15th of September for a special workshop with visual artist, writer and educator Roy Ananda as he explores creative thinking processes designed to unlock authentic visual arts concepts for your students. The stratergies in this online workshop will help empower students to explore alternative ideas and possibilities. Through engaging creative games that blend popular culture, and the expressive DIY spirit of zine-making, you will be able to apapt activieties for all year levels and learning contexts.

You can secure your spot via Humanitix. Tickets $30 for members, $35 for non-members (plus booking fee).

https://events.humanitix.com/online-workshop-with-roy-ananda

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Featured Image: Roy Ananda, 'The Apparitionist', Exhibition Install at Floating Goose, Oct 8 2025, by Sam Roberts Photography

08/08/2026

Have you considered applying for the Ministers Arts Award? With a prize of $8000 to spend on your dream Professional Development, no dream is too big when it comes to how you might use it? Our information session next Tuesday is a great opportunity to get some inspiration!

Hear from past winners across a range of contexts and experiences to help you get started with your own application. There is even an opportunity for Q+A afterwards.

Details:
When: Tuesday 11th August, 7pm
Where: Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh
Tickets: $5 members and $10 non-members
Book via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/vaesa-agm-and-ministers-art-award-info-session

Educators SA

06/08/2026

Are you ready to join the team and make a difference in Visual Arts education in South Australia? Then you should nominate to join our fabulous VAESA committee and join us on Tuesday the 11th of August for our AGM from 6pm at the Education Development Centre in Hindmarsh.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW 7th OF AUGUST! We have 5 positions up for nomination, including 3 office bearing positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer). Being apart of the committee is a fantastic way to give back to the arts education community, support fellow teachers, build leadership skills and advocate for the importance of the subject.

You can find out more about the roles and nominate via the Google form. If you would like to attend as a member and celebrate our achievements over the last calendar year you can via [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VdNa1EVO6idYNceoYRCSsBNQcAqdNPbZni_CNO9mulnpRw/viewform

Educators SA

03/08/2026

Ready to make a difference and help shape the face of Visual Art education in South Australia? Consider joining like-minded educators as a member of the VAESA committee.


Join us on Tuesday the 11th of August from 6pm at the Education Development Centre in Hindmarsh for our AGM.

We have 6 positions up for nomination, including 4 office bearing positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer). Being apart of the committee is a fantastic way to give back to the arts education community, support fellow teachers and advocate for the importance of the subject.

You can find out more about the roles and nominate via the Google form. If you would like to attend as a member and celebrate our achievements over the last calendar year you can via [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VdNa1EVO6idYNceoYRCSsBNQcAqdNPbZni_CNO9mulnpRw/viewform

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03/08/2026

If you had $8000 to spend on your dream Professional Development, how would you spend it? If you are considering applying for the Minister’s Art Award, our information session after our 2026 AGM is for you!

Hear from past winners across a range of contexts and experiences to inspire your own application. There is even an opportunity for Q+A afterwards.

Details:
When: Tuesday 11th August, 7pm
Where: Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh
Tickets: $5 members and $10 non-members
Book via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/vaesa-agm-and-ministers-art-award-info-session

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Previous winners of the Ministers Art Award share their experiences.

02/08/2026

If you had $8000 to spend on your dream Professional Development, how would you spend it? If you are considering applying for the Minister’s Art Award, our information session after our 2026 AGM is for you!

Hear from past winners across a range of contexts and experiences to inspire your own application. There is even an opportunity for Q+A afterwards.

Details:
When: Tuesday 11th August, 7pm
Where: Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh
Tickets: $5 members and $10 non-members
Book via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/vaesa-agm-and-ministers-art-award-info-session

02/08/2026

Our annual members exhibition FLOW is now open and can be seen at Diverse-City throughout August as part of this years SALA Festival

All works are available at a flat fee of $50 and all proceeds support the The Smith Family

Thank you to everyone who contributed work toward the exhibition this year and all those who have supported us in putting the exhibition together.

Educators SA

28/07/2026

There is still time to get your works in for our upcoming members exhibition FLOW.

Drop your works in to Diverse City (163 Gouger St) from Friday 31st of July ready for our opening on Sunday the 2nd of August 2-4pm.

Submission guidelines: A3 or smaller on quality paper All works are sold for a flat rate of $50 per work. No framing required. All proceeds to Smith Family smArts program. RSVP to [email protected] to secure your spot!

Not a member and would like to join? Our members exhibition is one of the many quality events VAESA runs each year. Head to our website and follow the prompts: https://www.vaesa.com.au/join-us

Get in FLOW & use your creativity to support youth arts programs.

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25/07/2026

Applications are open NOW for the 2026 Minster’s Arts award, which is awarded at the World Teachers Day awards hosted by educators_sa.

If you’re a Visual Arts teacher - whether you’re teaching in the department or a non-government school, early career, primary or secondary - and you want to learn more about what opportunities the $8000 award can open up to you we are hosting an info session after our AGM on Tuesday the 11th of August. Hear from winners across a range of contexts and experiences to inspire your own application.

Details:
When: Tuesday 11th August, 7pm
Where: Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh
Tickets: $5 members and $10 non-members
Book via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/vaesa-agm-and-ministers-art-award-info-session

23/07/2026

Join us on Tuesday the 11th of August from 6pm at the Education Development Centre in Hindmarsh for our AGM.

We have 6 positions up for nomination, including 4 office bearing positions (President, 2 x Vice President, Treasurer). Being apart of the committee is a fantastic way to give back to the arts education community, support fellow teachers and advocate for the importance of the subject.

You can find out more about the roles and nominate via the Google form. If you would like to attend as a member and celebrate our achievements over the last calendar year you can via [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VdNa1EVO6idYNceoYRCSsBNQcAqdNPbZni_CNO9mulnpRw/viewform