The City of Victor Harbor has named its 2024 Arts and Culture, and Major Festivals and Events grants recipients.

The yearly grants programs offer Victor Harbor individuals and initiatives financial support to contribute to the region’s social, cultural and economic vitality.

Mayor Dr Moira Jenkins says the council is pleased to support a diverse group of recipients this year.

“These recipients are contributing to the connectivity and liveliness of our coastal city,” she says.

“The arts, public events and creative initiatives are important allies to the quality of life we value here in Victor Harbor. I’m pleased to see Council back these projects and look forward to their positive impacts within our community.”

2024 Arts and Culture Grants Program recipients:

• Lauren McKay, to support an International Women’s Day event to be run in parallel with the Powerful Women Exhibition.
• The Australia Dance Theatre, to support a weeklong Artist in Residence Program for young people aged 12-17.
• Honor Freeman, as a part of the 150-year celebrations for the Victor Harbor Primary School, to support installation of a mosaic mural.

2024/25 Major Festivals and Events Grants Program Round 1 recipients:

• Robert and Jane Cawood, for the Beachside Market 30th Anniversary Event.
• Delfos Holistic Health and Fitness, for the 2025 Sid James Victor Harbor Triathlon.
• Events and Festivals Australia, for the 2024 SA Viking Festival.
• Fairy Pig Productions, for two Summer Sands Session events.

The City of Victor Harbor has also backed a four-year commitment to the annual Victor Harbor Art Show as a Platinum Sponsor from 2025, with a $5000 sponsorship and $3,500 in-kind support for venue hire.

A $4,000 cash grant previously awarded for the 2023 Victor Harbor Christmas Pageant, which was cancelled due to poor weather, has been reallocated to the 2024 Victor Harbor Christmas Pageant.