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.

107 Hindley St, Adelaide 5000

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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.

19 Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000

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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.

9 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000

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The APY Gallery is a springboard for Aboriginal artists to get their work beyond remote communities and out into the world. The artists featured have quickly scooped up prestigious accolades, with eight of twenty being shortlisted for national art prizes. Pieces have been sold and exhibited in museums nationally and internationally.

The Adelaide iteration is the second of its kind from APY Art Centre Collective who initially started in Sydney. The collective counts over 500 artists among its posse, with 50 in Adelaide alone. It acts as a pivotal piece in empowering opportunities and successful careers in the arts.