IAF Fundraising Events 2025 - Everyone Welcome
The IAF is run entirely by volunteers and all money raised goes to supporting emerging artists in South Australia
If you would like to support the arts in South Australia, please join us. Event listings below in date order
All proceeds go to supporting emerging artists in South Australia!
The Independent Arts Foundation thanks ticket buyers in advance for paying the ticket fee and purchasing fees
Literary night Tuesday, 20th May 2025
IAF proudly presents two of our members sharing the stage to tell us about their latest books. Tuesday, 20th May 2025, 6.30pm Osmond Terrace Function Centre, Norwood Hotel.
Vincent Burke has been a prolific author in recent times, with works including commissions, ranging from histories to travel. His latest book “Gentlemen of the Shade – Minions of the Moon” takes us from the skies over war-torn Europe to the opulent halls of English nobility, and the journey of Edward Bagot. Bagot’s memoir offers a unique personal perspective on World War II, combining his experiences as a Pathfinder pilot with his aristocratic heritage and deep religious convictions. Vincent’s publication of Bagot’s story is meticulously drawn from diaries, which he began at the age of fifteen, and the letters he sent to his family from England.
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Burt Surmon has written many novels, from murder mysteries to lifestyle to romances, most featuring the famous Clare Valley wine region as the setting.
His latest novel “The Broken Bow: Love’s Sorrow and Joy” is a gripping tale of resilience, renewal, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. When Drew Cooper, a wine expert from the serene Clare Valley, crosses paths with Ellie Davies, a sharp-witted psychologist, in an airport lounge, neither expects their lives to change. Tickets $40 members and $45 non members (includes Burt and Burke Books available for purchase a main course from menu choices) Exciting Raffle Prizes including the Authors' books Easy Parking Funds raised from this event will go towards all emerging artists in South Australia so we hope you can join us! Enquiries: Helen Onopko, IAF Board Member, 0411 420 012 To book, click here or use the QR code below.
His latest novel “The Broken Bow: Love’s Sorrow and Joy” is a gripping tale of resilience, renewal, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. When Drew Cooper, a wine expert from the serene Clare Valley, crosses paths with Ellie Davies, a sharp-witted psychologist, in an airport lounge, neither expects their lives to change. Tickets $40 members and $45 non members (includes Burt and Burke Books available for purchase a main course from menu choices) Exciting Raffle Prizes including the Authors' books Easy Parking Funds raised from this event will go towards all emerging artists in South Australia so we hope you can join us! Enquiries: Helen Onopko, IAF Board Member, 0411 420 012 To book, click here or use the QR code below.
Film Night 8th May
The Independent Arts Foundation invites you and your friends to our May Fundraising Movie on Thursday, 8th May 2025 at Wallis Mitcham, Mitcham Shopping Centre, 6.30pm for 7pm screening of The Penguin Lessons.Wallis Mitcham will continue to offer attendees a 15% discount on drinks and meals in Hugh's Lounge & Bar prior to the movie. If planning on eating please book a table and arrive around 5.30pm to allow sufficient time to eat before the movie. https://wallis.com.au/hughs-bar/
About the movie:Adapted by Jeff Pope from Tom Michell's 2016 memoir, the film stars Steve Coogan as Michell, a British teacher who takes a job in Argentina in 1976, and finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.The film was shot in Spain in 2023 and has been receiving good reviews in other countries where it has already been released - so come along and enjoy the film with the IAF! To view a trailer, click here Members: $18, Non Members $20 To book, click here or use the QR code below
About the movie:Adapted by Jeff Pope from Tom Michell's 2016 memoir, the film stars Steve Coogan as Michell, a British teacher who takes a job in Argentina in 1976, and finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.The film was shot in Spain in 2023 and has been receiving good reviews in other countries where it has already been released - so come along and enjoy the film with the IAF! To view a trailer, click here Members: $18, Non Members $20 To book, click here or use the QR code below
Literary Dinner Tuesday 17th June
Tim Reeves has published widely in the general and academic press, and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of South Australia. His books include the award-winning 100 Canberra Houses: A century of capital architecture (co-authored with Alan Roberts), Winning Homes: 75 Australian house design competitions and The Death of Dr Duncan (also from Wakefield Press). His newly released book is Adelaide Modernism: 101 houses.
Modernism was a movement that swept the world and dramatically impacted Australia's built environment in the process.
This book explores 101 Adelaide modernist houses over 35 years from 1939 to 1974, many of them outstanding examples of the style. Featuring over 50 suburbs and over 70 architects - with nearly half their own home - designs comprise stunning bespoke houses but also blocks of flats as well as public and project housing, and competition entries. Tickets are $40 for IAF members and $45 for non-members. The price includes a choice of main course, a quiz, and an entertaining speaker. To book, click here or use the QR code opposite.
This book explores 101 Adelaide modernist houses over 35 years from 1939 to 1974, many of them outstanding examples of the style. Featuring over 50 suburbs and over 70 architects - with nearly half their own home - designs comprise stunning bespoke houses but also blocks of flats as well as public and project housing, and competition entries. Tickets are $40 for IAF members and $45 for non-members. The price includes a choice of main course, a quiz, and an entertaining speaker. To book, click here or use the QR code opposite.
