About Carclew

Carclew is Australia’s largest multi-artform cultural institution dedicated to children and young people. The heart of Carclew is our historic house in North Adelaide, which the government of South Australia gifted in 1971 as a promise that all children and young people have access to art, culture, and creativity.

We believe in the power of children and young people as creators, innovators, and world shapers. Through participation in the arts, we inspire and nurture creativity and agency in children and encourage boldness and innovation as they grow.

Carclew exists to elevate the youth arts sector, amplify children’s voices and provide opportunities for safe creative expression, access to audience experiences and career development pathways.

Our vision

To be the home of youth arts and creativity.​

Our mission

To connect all children and young people to a world of creative possibilities, as artists, learners and audiences. 

Core purpose

To have the greatest impact for the greatest number.