West End's Creative Inspo Guide

The West End has long been the stomping ground of creative minds and wild hearts.

Whether you want to inspire your imagination or arm yourself with tools to get your hands dirty, Hindley Street has an array of pit stops that will do the trick. Immerse yourself in art, music, books and culture.

Imprints Booksellers has long been a haven for Adelaidians who have an appreciation for the aesthetically and intellectually pleasing. The store moved into its current light-filled spot on Hindley Street in 1999. The signature blue walls and brimming wooden shelves lure in passersby for a peek, which quickly turns into a whole afternoon. The selection is a careful curation of new and precious pre-loved treasure spanning everything from architecture and design to psychology. Leave the Kindle at home. Imprints Bookshop is a place that commands all the senses. Nerds for fonts, premium paper stock and art - up close and personal - will be particularly thrilled.

JamFactory has been championing expressive souls for nearly 50 years through its shops, exhibitions, public programs and touring exhibitions. Wander the beautiful spaces to get acquainted with the works of both emerging and established artists. Be warned: the temptation to take a unique treasure home is well and truly real.

If you’re feeling crafty, take your interests to the next level with a short course in one of four studios: Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, and Jewellery and Metal. Designed for beginners to the experienced, these courses will give you the opportunity to be nurtured by some of Adelaide’s brightest minds.

The Mercury’s list of achievements includes a rich exhibition history of art-house cinema programs including Cinematheque, Seniors on Screen, the SASAs, film festivals and culturally distinctive genre-based programming. Its industry arm has supported the development of emerging filmmakers through professional programs such as regular workshops, training courses, filmmaking bootcamps, digital storytelling, and community outreach programs, bringing local and international talent to mentor. Established in 1974 as the Media Resource Centre, the Mercury Cinema has a legacy spanning 50 years and is a much beloved member-based centre for screen culture in the heart of Adelaide’s West End.

Established in 1984, for over 40 years Nexus Arts produces and presents high-quality contemporary music and visual arts, by culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations artists. Featuring a vibrant annual lineup of performing arts, including original live music, captivating cabaret, insightful artist talks, and stunning visual art exhibitions, this is the ultimate destination for cultural enthusiasts. Located in the creative Lion Arts Hub within the vibrant arts precinct of Adelaide’s West End, Nexus Arts has been and will continue to be at the forefront of creative arts.