About STARS

 

Southern Theatre and Arts Supporters (STARS) is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers whose aim is to support and promote the development of the arts in the southern region and Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.

STARS is based at Waverley Homestead, St Peters Terrace Willunga and presents regular artistic and cultural events such as operas, concerts, art exhibitions, workshops and open days. STARS liaises closely with local and other community organisations and groups, schools etc. to encourage participation in the arts and cultural activities by younger and older people.

Over the years, STARS has been able to liaise with Co-opera, the Helpmann Academy, the SALA Festival and The Fringe to co-present many concerts and events and most importantly award talent with financial assistance. STARS has donated in excess of $2,000 on a yearly basis in the form of grants and award to artists and performers to assist and encourage their development both in South Australia and overseas.

Additionally, the group takes a very active role in local events and in promoting the township of Willunga, South Australia.

The Mclaren Vale Regional award and various citizen awards have been given to STARS and its members for service to the community and excellence in the Arts.

FUNDING

The fundraising efforts at STARS consist of:

- Membership fees - $30 for a couple per year and $20 for a single per year

- Some 120 members are in place as at April 2008

- Income from concerts and events, eg Melbourne Cup

- Applying for relevant grants

- Hiring of Waverley Homestead premises (primarily for the use of Arts related and social functions)

- Commissions from sales of art works

- Quiz nights and raffles

- Donations and sponsorships.

LOCATION

Waverley Homestead is on St Peters Terrace, adjacent to the Willunga golf club in the beautiful township of Willunga. The outlook over the golf course is simply superb. The house is one of the oldest in South Australia, dating back to the 1840s and the homestead and its surrounding land was bequeathed to the local community when the last owner died.

STARS, in conjunction with the Willunga Garden Club, created a nineteenth century garden around the homestead and STARS members and volunteers continue to maintain this.

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