SALA Festival
Thank you for supporting ACH Group’s SALA 2026 Exhibition
Throughout August, ACH Group artists proudly participated in the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, showcasing the creativity, talent and stories of our customers and residents.
We would like to thank everyone who visited the exhibitions, supported our artists and helped make this year’s exhibition such a success.
‘Seasons of Life’
ACH Group’s 2026 exhibition theme, Seasons of Life, explored the journey of life through spring beginnings, summer energy, autumn reflection and winter wisdom. Through painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, collage and mixed media, participating artists shared their unique perspectives, experiences and creativity.
The exhibition featured artwork created by customers attending ACH Group community programs, as well as residents living in retirement living and residential care communities. These works were displayed throughout August at Campbelltown Library and Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre and Library.
More than Art
Behind every artwork was a story of creativity, connection and belonging. Meet some of the people whose experiences helped bring ACH Group’s SALA 2026 exhibition to life.
Meet the artist behind ACH Group’s SALA 2026 poster
“I just get lost in art. I’m just the kind of person that has to be doing something or making something at all times,” says Valmai Janssan, the artist behind ‘Conchita’.
Intergenerational connections inspire SALA art
Year 6 students from St Peter’s Woodlands joined residents from ACH Group’s Kapara Residential Care Home to create a series of artworks for exhibition during SALA.
People’s Choice Award
Thank you to everyone who voted in ACH Group’s SALA 2026 People’s Choice Award and helped recognise the creativity and talent of our artists.
Campbelltown Exhibition
Winner – Artist: Trevor Hill – Old Holdens Never Die
Winner – Voter: Ka Hei L.
Woodcroft Exhibition
Winner – Artist: Susan Langley – Patawalonga
Winner – Voter: Jill K.
Congratulations to our winning artists and voter prize winners, who each received a $50 gift card. We also extend our thanks to all participating artists for sharing their creativity and contributing to this year’s exhibition.
Competition run by Aged Care and Housing Group Inc (ABN 99 437 071 895). Total prize pool up to $200. Open to eligible entrants who are an artist or voter at the Campbelltown Exhibition or Woodcroft Exhibition. Competition runs 1-31 August 2026. Winners drawn Monday 7 September 2026 at ACH Group, 22 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End. One prize per winner. Prizes are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash. Read the full Terms & Conditions. Privacy Policy: achgroup.org.au/privacy-policy. ACH Group reserves the right to amend or cancel if required.
Discover your creative side
Inspired by the artwork on display?
ACH Group offers welcoming art groups where you can explore your creativity, learn new techniques and make new friends. No experience is needed. You’ll be guided by a skilled instructor as you create, connect and enjoy being part of a community.
Many of the artists featured in SALA first discovered their creative side through ACH Group art groups, with opportunities to exhibit their work each August as part of the statewide SALA Festival.
Find out more and book a FREE* Come and Try session.
*Free come and try is for people aged 65+ with CHSP (Group Social Support) or Support at Home funding. If funding is not already in place, ACH Group can support you through the application process – contact us to learn more.
Learn more
For enquiries about the exhibition, artwork sales or ACH Group programs:
- Call: 1300 22 44 77
- Email: [email protected]