What’s On

Alongside the special events, classes and workshops listed below, the Coral Street Art Space features:

  • A permanent First Nations Gallery showcasing work by Ramindjeri and Ngarrindjeri artists

  • A retail space offering artworks and handmade items by local artists and artisans

  • An active exhibition program, with shows selected through a periodic Expression of Interest (EOI) process

Artists, curators and arts groups interested in exhibiting are invited to submit an EOI when the application round is open. For further details, please contact the Arts and Culture Facilitator at arts@victor.sa.gov.au.

Information about hiring the space is available here.

Workshop - Embracing Imperfection
Mar
25

Workshop - Embracing Imperfection

Are you looking to CELEBRATE and SAVOUR the JOYOUS moments in life, to practise more self care and be well?

Do you struggle with the need for life, relationships, family or work... to be P E R F E C T ?

Perhaps you feel scared to risk failure, of leaping into the unknown? What if you could make art to release some of that stress and worry and fear, and dip your toe into uncertainty? What if you could Embrace Imperfection and make art as way to practise being ok with things not turning out the way you planned?

Join us at the Coral Street Art Space for a fun, engaging and messy art workshop, where we will create 2 art-works inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, and transform our fear of imperfection into a CELEBRATION of repair, resiliency and personal growth.

It is through our mistakes, failures and from falling down, that we learn to rise, to grow and discover more about ourselves.

At this workshop you will be guided step by step to:

1. Paint a personalised Kintsugi inspired painting on canvas, fabric or paper using acrylic paint and gold leaf

2. Gently smash a bowl, plate or cup, and mend Kintsugi style’, using a hot glue gun and gold leaf. (please note: the hot glue is messy and very imperfect)

You are welcome to bring along a favourite chipped cup, plate or bowl, to mend 'Kintsugi' style, or select one from our collection on the day.

Kintsugi (golden joinery) is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, a method similar to the maki-e technique. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise

This will be a welcoming space, to connect with others, make mistakes and most importantly to find the joy in allowing yourself to relax, have fun and embrace imperfection.

Included in this workshop:

1 blank canvas, fabric or paper

1 cup, bowl or plate. (to smash and repair)

All materials included- Acrylic paint, table top easel, brushes, gold leaf, hot glue gun.

No art skills necessary, no judgement or expectations.

Please wear 'art making' clothes, and/or bring an apron.

Please be aware the smashing of plates is very controlled, but does create sharp edges and to be cautious of cuts.

This workshop is aimed at Adults and suitable for children over 15

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Opening Event - Suburban Dancing
Apr
11

Opening Event - Suburban Dancing

Join us at 2pm on Saturday 11 April at Coral Street Art Space for the exhibition opening event of Suburban Dancing. Featuring works by local artist Zoe Crichton, this exhibition delves into the rhythms and patterns of suburban life, transforming everyday moments into visual poetry. Through photography and mixed media, Crichton captures the interplay between movement and stillness, inviting audiences to reflect on the beauty found in ordinary spaces. The opening event is free to attend but registration is appreciated - please register here.

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Workshop - Beeswax Wraps
Jan
23

Workshop - Beeswax Wraps

FREE Workshop - booking required, limited spaces.

Beeswax wrap workshops are an opportunity to make your own personalised plastic free alternative to cling wrap – a fantastic way to reduce waste and create something beautiful, practical and eco-friendly! All participants make their own personalised wrap to take home and use, plus DIY instructions so they can do it again themselves.

Suitable for ages from 13yrs and up (under 16yrs must attend with an adult).

Book here.

Brought to you by The City of Victor Harbor Open Space & Environment Team.

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Creative Exchange: Jeri Foreman
Nov
25

Creative Exchange: Jeri Foreman

Join internationally acclaimed fiddle player Jeri Foreman at Coral Street Art Space for an inspiring session exploring the rich history and vibrant sounds of traditional fiddle music. Hear stories and tunes from Scotland, Ireland and North America, and get involved in the audience Q&A. Ticket are $15 and can be purchased here.

Jeri Foreman is a fiddle player from Adelaide, South Australia, now living in Glasgow, Scotland. She initially travelled to perform with the Shetland Fiddlers in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle and continued to play with the group for several years.

She subsequently travelled extensively to learn from some of the most renowned professionals, as well as local tradition bearers in their places of residence.

Jeri holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours (classical violin performance) from the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide, South Australia.

Today, Jeri is an admired and active session musician, appearing on stage with diverse performers including ceilidh bands, traditional Scottish singers, country singers, Americana bands, progressive rock composers, jazz musicians, rappers (hip hop)

Jeri has released two albums of her fiddle compositions and has performed across the globe, playing stadium shows, major festivals, corporate events, small pubs, local dance halls - and everything in between! She moved to Glasgow in 2017 to develop her traditional Scottish (and other) music capabilities, and went on to start the Glasgow Old Time Session (American tunes).

We are delighted to host this Creative Exchange with Jeri at the Coral Street Art Space.

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Slow Mover Poetry Reading
Nov
15

Slow Mover Poetry Reading

A curated poetry reading featuring some of the most insightful, engaging and hilarious poets going around. Levity in poetry is the panadol in the ice cream: come along and soothe that achy heart. This event was made possible by the ARCHE program.

Tickets are $5 and available here.

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Soggy Tales
Jul
6

Soggy Tales

Who are we? Where did we come from? Why are we so wet?

An afternoon of story telling on the topic of water in the warm and winey heart of Port Elliot, The Joinery.

A slew of invited guest orators and musicians, finishing with an open mic for inspired audience members.

Where: The Joinery - 91 Hill Street, Port Elliot

Cost: $5 at the door

Drinks and nibbles available to purchase

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Water People Exhibition - Official Opening
Jun
14

Water People Exhibition - Official Opening

The official Water People Exhibition Opening

Curator Lauren Weir brings works together by Australian multi-disciplinary artists who will explore our relationship with the future of water.

This free event is part of the exhibition public program and Victor Harbor's annual Winter Whale Fest.

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