Exhibitions
Curated by Maria Ellers, this show aligns with Victor Harbor’s Whale Festival and explores humanity’s deep connection to water. Featuring works by Gerry Wedd (ceramics), Rita Kluge (ocean photography), Mark Callaghan (abstract reef-inspired art), David Cocks, John Ogden, Tim Bonython (surf film maker), Goompi Ugerabah, and Mark Rhodes, the show celebrates cultural heritage, sustainability, and the spiritual significance of oceans and waterways. Visitors will encounter ceramics, photography, and mixed media that evoke the beauty and fragility of aquatic environments. The exhibition showcases works inspired by oceans, rivers, and aquatic life, highlighting themes of sustainability, cultural heritage, and the spiritual significance of water across communities.
Through Our Eyes by Ngarrindjeri mother and daughter Belinda Wilson and Marika Wilson presents a deeply personal reflection on landscape, identity and memory. Using vibrant colour palettes and layered textures, their works evoke stories of place and belonging, inviting audiences into an immersive and heartfelt experience.
This month at Coral Street Art Space, we proudly present a compelling dual showcase featuring artist Grace Shaw alongside FLANG – the Fleurieu Sustainable Fashion Gang by Crystal Wilson and Anna Bulman. Shaw brings her distinctive artistic voice to the gallery, exploring themes of place, memory, and resilience through layered textures and bold compositions, offering visitors an intimate look at her creative process. Complementing her work, FLANG introduces an innovative approach to sustainable fashion, transforming recycled and ethically sourced materials into bold, contemporary designs that challenge traditional ideas of consumption. Together, these exhibitions create a dynamic conversation between visual art and mindful making, celebrating creativity, storytelling, and sustainability within the Fleurieu community.
Jo Boas and Libby Rose unite their distinctive practices in an exhibition that celebrates the tactile beauty of clay and fabric. Boas brings a contemplative approach to pottery, crafting ceramic forms that balance elegance and organic character, while Rinaldi infuses her textile art with vibrant color and dynamic design inspired by coastal landscapes and memory. Together, their works create a dialogue between tradition and innovation, offering visitors an immersive experience that reflects both personal narratives and the Fleurieu region’s unique character.
Events
Join us this winter for a celebration of the ocean at Winter Whale Fest! Expect a vibrant program of film, art, and community events honouring the majestic southern right whales as they return to our coastline. Come along, be inspired, and experience the magic of winter by the sea.
Water People is a powerful group exhibition presented as part of Victor Harbor’s Winter Whale Festival, bringing together artists whose practices are deeply connected to Australia’s ocean and coastal environments. Showing at Coral Street Art Space in June – July 2026, the exhibition features work by Mark Callaghan, Rita Kluge, Gerry Wedd, David Cocks, John Ogden, Goompi Ugerabah, and Mark Rhodes. A special associated event will be held at Victa Cinema, featuring a screening of renowned surf filmmaker Tim Bonython’s Big Ocean: Cinematic Journeys.
Homecoming – World Premiere Screening
Homecoming, a unique half-hour cinematic work exploring life on the Bluff at Encounter Bay, screening as part of Winter Whale Fest.
Join us for Wellness Walks—gentle, guided walks designed to support wellbeing, connection, and time in nature. Slow down, breathe in the coastal air, and enjoy a relaxed space to move, reflect, and recharge together.
International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Victor Harbor on Sunday 21 June, offering three free community yoga and mindfulness sessions across the day as part of the global celebration of “Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom and World Peace.” Sessions include a Yin & Yang yoga class at The Joyful Path – Yoga and Self Care Studio (8:45am–10:00am), a water-inspired guided mindfulness experience at Coral Street Art Space (10:45am–12:00pm), and a restorative yoga session “Moving Beyond Pain and Restriction” at Yoga Tree on the Coast (12:45pm–2:30pm). All sessions are free but bookings are essential due to limited spaces, with participants asked to only register if they can attend. This community event is proudly supported by the City of Victor Harbor – Active Wellbeing, with all equipment provided and everyone welcome.
Through Our Eyes by Ngarrindjeri mother and daughter Belinda Wilson and Marika Wilson presents a deeply personal reflection on landscape, identity and memory. Using vibrant colour palettes and layered textures, their works evoke stories of place and belonging, inviting audiences into an immersive and heartfelt experience.
‘The Coral Street Art Space encourages the development of creative cultural industry in Victor Harbor by providing a venue for artists, community members and groups to meet, work, exhibit, share, collaborate and learn.’
Artwork - ‘I want to see their place’ by Ashleigh Darrie