2020 BackSA Gift Guide

Shopwith a Local An eclectic group of South Australian tastemakers and thought leaders share why, where and how they’re backing the state this Christmas. Nici Cumpston oam Of Afghan, English, Irish and Barkindji Aboriginal heritage, Nici is the curator of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) and artistic director of Tarnanthi. “South Australia is renowned for its support of local artists, and I love to shop at the AGSA Gallery Store (store.agsa. sa.gov.au), the APY Art Centre Collective (apyartcentrecollective. com/) and JamFactory (jamfactory.com.au ). I’m looking forward to the Tarnanthi Art Fair (4-6 December at Lot Fourteen) where I plan to get gifts for all of my family as there will be many di erent works of a ordable art as well as original products made by Aboriginal artists including jewellery , ceramics , clothing , books and cards .” JessDover She’s a school teacher, model, former reality TV star and social media personality – and this year, she’s become a new mum. “Whenwe buy local, we’re supporting our own community.” “You’re more likely to nd unique presents at local boutiques. I love Homebasics & Design (homebasics. com.au) in Glenelg for all things decor, and Good Day (goodday.co ) at Somerton Park for plants and pots. I’ll get my Christmas day out t from Azalia Boutique (azalia. com.au) and, for my husband Jared [Petrenko], it’s usually a last-minute dash to Denim + Cloth (denimandcloth.com.au ). Although, this year is the rst Christmas with our son so maybe we’ll get a travel voucher for a sentimental getaway.” NathanMay A descendant of the Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin language groups of SA, WA and the NT, the popular singer-songwriter loves performing live. “This year has beenpretty hardon everyone and it’s important tohelp small businesses stay a oat andgrow, especially those in our backyard.” “I love receiving and giving music-related gifts, like headphones, vinyl records and band merch like T-shirts. Vouchers from Adelaide Fringe (adelaidefringe.com.au) are a great gift, as is Something Wild ’s Green Ant Gin (somethingwild.com.au ). For the littlies, I like to go to this great old candy store in Tea Tree Plaza called Blackebys Old Sweet Shop (blackebysweets.com.au ).” 6  'TIS THE SEASON TO BACKSA Words: Alexis Buxton-Collins, Samantha O’Brien