Reef Resilience Yorke Peninsula Exhibition Opening

The Reef Resilience Photo & Art Showcase is a vibrant exhibition celebrating South Australia’s extraordinary marine life and coastal environments throughout the recent summer months.

Presented by the Great Southern Reef Foundation, this special event brings together a curated selection of photography and artwork from across the state - capturing the beauty, stories, and resilience of our temperate reefs and the people who explore, care for, and connect with them.

Over the summer, divers, snorkellers, artists, and photographers were invited to document the colour, life, and changing conditions of our coastline. The response was incredible, with nearly 200 entries submitted from across South Australia. From underwater encounters to coastal perspectives, the exhibition showcases powerful imagery and creative works that reflect what is thriving, what is changing, and why our reefs matter.

Join us for the opening night celebration, where you’ll experience the exhibition, see the winning artworks and honourable mentions, and enjoy a vibrant night among community and fellow ocean enthusiasts.

The event will feature:

• Curated display of framed award-winning works from the 2025/2026 Reef Resilience Photo and Art Showcase

• Live music by Caleb Raymond and Ella Stacey.

• A Narungga Welcome to Country and yidaki by Jamie & Garry Goldsmith at 6:30pm

• Q&A panel discussion with Dominic McAfee (Adelaide University, Eyrelab), Lochie Cameron (YP Citizen Scientist) and Paul Victory (Museum of Underwater Art)

• Update on the Edithburgh Monitoring Project with Elizabeth Solich and Paul McDonald

• Cinematic imagery of the resilience and recovery of the Yorke Peninsula coastline captured locally by GSRF's Stefan Andrews

• A Listening Post to listen to people whose lives have been impacted by the algal bloom, and collect words, imagery, thoughts, feelings and stories to inspire the music for composer Jodie O'Regan, which will be included in her piece Leviathan and will be performed live at the SA Museum on Nov 1

• Warm, cozy food available for purchase by Nourished by Jo

• Drinks available from Ardrossan Community Club

• Don't miss this opportunity to meet artists, ocean lovers, and members of the local community.

Come celebrate the creativity, beauty, and resilience of South Australia’s reefs!

Following the opening event, the exhibition will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm from 4-19 July with special events programmed throughout the exhibition period, including art workshops and more.

Find out more about the rest of the program here: https://greatsouthernreef.com/reef-resilience-photo-art-showcase