TRACE
Collaborative Regional Arts Project
2026
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We acknowledge this project takes place across many traditional lands such as those of the Danggali, Meru, Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, and Ngargad peoples. We pay respect to the ongoing spiritual connection and custodianship of these lands, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
TRACE is an ongoing major project bringing together creative practitioners, artists, creators, crafters, and living communities along Murundi (the River Murray). The project has already been acknowledged with support by the noted major councils and organisations, and welcomes support or contribution from any institutions, councils, artists, community groups, or community members who wish to be involved. |
Project Development
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The project scope is currently under development with consultation sessions with Elders, artists, and community members of the Danggali, Meru, Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, and Ngargad peoples. The first phase of the project will focus on listening and discussion to understand the Cultural importance of the river and this region, the current state of the river, and ways we can seek to better understand how to support this ecosystem.
All collaborators engaging with this project will be expected to engage respectfully with all cultures present in the project and be part of continuing the co-design and co-led framework throughout the project. This includes the ongoing consultation and discussions which may shift the project direction or outcomes. We invite anyone wishing to contribute to the project development ongoing to reach out to us to either discuss the project, share personal histories of the region, or contribute to our underlying frameworks and arts based research. |
Artist Expression of Interest
We accept applications of Expressions of Interest for Artist Collaborations for this project.
We are seeking artists who are living and working in regional areas along the Murundi (Murray River) in South Australia. Our first phase of funding will be focused on a group of artists based in the Renmark/Berri region and another group based in Alexandrina council area, however, we hope to continue applying for funding through other sources to include paid opportunities for artists based in other regions.
If you are an artist who is not living and working in a regional area in the Murundi but who has living connections to this region please also feel welcome to reach out to us for possible opportunities to collaborate.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accessible formats for completing your submission please let us know so we can assist you. You can message us on Instagram @trace.regional.collab or email us at [email protected]
We are seeking artists who are living and working in regional areas along the Murundi (Murray River) in South Australia. Our first phase of funding will be focused on a group of artists based in the Renmark/Berri region and another group based in Alexandrina council area, however, we hope to continue applying for funding through other sources to include paid opportunities for artists based in other regions.
If you are an artist who is not living and working in a regional area in the Murundi but who has living connections to this region please also feel welcome to reach out to us for possible opportunities to collaborate.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accessible formats for completing your submission please let us know so we can assist you. You can message us on Instagram @trace.regional.collab or email us at [email protected]
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TRACE Regional Collaborative Arts Project
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“Trace” (v)
Originating from late 14c., tracen, “follow (a course); draw a line, draw or make an outline of something,” also figurative; “ponder, investigate,” from Old French tracier, traicier “look for, follow, pursue”. |
What is the project about?
“Trace” is an artist led collaborative project which seeks to explore living connections with the regions of the Murundi (Murray River) in South Australia. It is a project which aims to involve artist and community voices from regional areas which exist closely with the river, exploring intricate histories, ecologies, and living connections with the river.
What does "collaboration" look like in the project?
Artists who live and work in regional communities along the River can join the project. The lead artist Bianca will meet with groups based on location to have a discussion about the project and share stories and ideas. The “making day” is a chance for artists to engage with collaborative arts practice - this could be working with another artist in the project, or co-creating around others, or just experimenting with new ideas. Ideally, artists who are keen to share dialogue, engage respectfully with others, and try new ways of working will gain opportunities to do so in this project.
Who is leading the project?
Hoffrichter is a contemporary artist currently living and working on Kaurna Country (Adelaide). She is an Australian artist with German Settler ancestry and whose family grew up in Renmark and Berri.
Her practice is experimental, often working with installations which include new technologies and which explore viewer participation in the work. She is a photography based artist, so this often includes the use of photographic technologies, video, sound and projection.
“Trace” is an artist led collaborative project which seeks to explore living connections with the regions of the Murundi (Murray River) in South Australia. It is a project which aims to involve artist and community voices from regional areas which exist closely with the river, exploring intricate histories, ecologies, and living connections with the river.
What does "collaboration" look like in the project?
Artists who live and work in regional communities along the River can join the project. The lead artist Bianca will meet with groups based on location to have a discussion about the project and share stories and ideas. The “making day” is a chance for artists to engage with collaborative arts practice - this could be working with another artist in the project, or co-creating around others, or just experimenting with new ideas. Ideally, artists who are keen to share dialogue, engage respectfully with others, and try new ways of working will gain opportunities to do so in this project.
Who is leading the project?
Hoffrichter is a contemporary artist currently living and working on Kaurna Country (Adelaide). She is an Australian artist with German Settler ancestry and whose family grew up in Renmark and Berri.
Her practice is experimental, often working with installations which include new technologies and which explore viewer participation in the work. She is a photography based artist, so this often includes the use of photographic technologies, video, sound and projection.
Major Supporters
Alexandrina Council and the South Coast Regional Art CentreThe SCRAC will be supporting our first collaborative exhibition for the project in late 2026 as well as providing access to studio artist in residence in early 2026.
Alexandrina Council will be supporting us to connect with local communities, artists, and crafters to establish the project. |
Loxton and Waikerie CouncilLoxton and Waikerie Council will be supporting us to connect with local communities, artists, and crafters to establish the start of the project.
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Calperum Station Aboriginal RangersWe will be working with the Aboriginal Rangers at Calperum Station to commence ecological aspects of the project in Renmark. We welcome insight and direction from any Aboriginal Elders and community members throughout the project to ensure all Cultural sites, histories, and living communities are respected.
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Collaborating Organisations
Murray Bridge Regional GalleryThe team from Murray Bridge Regional Gallery are keeping in touch with this project for possible exhibitions in 2027-28
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Regional Galleries Association SAWe will be connecting with as many organisations and regional galleries as possible to provide opportunities for local makers and creators to showcase work as part of this project.
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Rundle Collective StudiosBased in Adelaide the Rundle Collective Studios is the base studio of the main project artist Bianca Hoffrichter. As part of over 50 creatives the RC will provide welcoming networks for regional artists.
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