ART CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR ALGAE EDUCATION
Holdfast Limestone Coast Inc. aims to increase community awareness and education at a local level, of the importance of Algae (seaweed) on the Port MacDonnell (Ngaranga) coastline in the South East of South Australia. Highlighting the diverse role and the value algae plays in our marine ecology and community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit the 2026 Exhibition Artist Entry Form page for information on how to contribute your original Limestone Coast marine flora and fauna inspired artwork.​
KEY DATES​
Entries open – 16th November 2025
Entries received by – 5pm, 6th March 2026
Work to be delivered by - 16th March 2026, between 11:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Exhibition opens to the public – Friday 20th March 2026
Official opening – 27th March 2026 @ 6pm
Exhibition concludes – 31st May 2026
Viewer’s choice announced – 31st May 2026
Collection of work – 2nd June 2026 11am to 2pm and 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Walk the Seasons During Sugar and Eel Time
Exploring the Seasons on our Coastline with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation and Holdfast LC Inc. Walking the Seasons Join us on March 10th at 9.00am to Walk the Seasons at 56-48 Beach Rd, Beachport SA. Timed with low tide, discover more about the abundant life on our coastlines during Sugar and Eel Time. An introduction to the First Nations Seasons of the South East will be followed by an exploration of local flora. Participants will contribute to seasonal data collection and local knowledge building. These sessions invite collaboration, curiosity, and connection — a chance to build our collective knowledge of the Limestone Coast.  FREE and open to all Held at low tide Learn from local experts and enthusiasts. Proudly supported by Friends of Parks and Nature
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
9.00am
​​56-48 Beach Rd, Beachport SA
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL​​​​​
UPCOMING EVENTS
16 November 2025 to 6 March 2026
Call for Artist Artwork for 2026 Exhibition​
Tues, 10 March 2026, 9.00am
Walk the Seasons During Sugar and Eel Time
Sun, 15 March 2026, 3:30pm
Seaweed Painting Workshop with Elle - Earth Glow Florence
Wed, 25 March 2026, 7:30pm
Seaweed Art Exhibition Opening
Fri, 27 March 2026, 8.30am
Tai Chi on the Beach
Fri, 27 March 2026, 9.30am
Friends of Seaweed - Beach Walk
Fri, 27 March 2026, 11.00am
Learn More About the Secret Life of Algae with Microscopes
Fri, 27 March 2026, 6.00pm
Launch – Seaweed. A Celebration
Sat, 28 March 2026, 8.30am
Tai Chi on the Beach
Sat, 28 March 2026, 9.00am
​Friends of Seaweed - Beach Walk with Dr Alecia Bellgrove or Marine Experts
Sat, 28 March 2026, 10.00am
Learn More About Algae: Workshop
Sat, 28 March 2026, 3.00pm
White Rock Movie Screening and Urchin Tasting
Sun, 29 March 2026, 9.00am
Beach Walk with Dr Alecia Bellgrove from Deakin Seaweed, and Sally O'Connor
Sun, 29 March 2026, 12.00pm
Fruits of the Sea – A Hands-On Cooking Experience
Mon, 30 March 2026, TBA
White Rock Movie Screening at Allendale East Area School
This film was projected as part of the Holdfast Art Project: Secrets of Seaweed exhibition held at Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre, Mount Gambier 13 April - 2 June 2024 Film Credits Underwater Visuals: Trudi Timmermann & Kirsty Ievins Soundscape: Tim Stent & Trudi Timmermann Video Edit: Tim Stent
The documentary tells the overarching story of Joann Fife and Sally O’Connor’s journey of discovery, borne out of a deep interest in the Limestone Coast shoreline and a desire to protect its unique and vital ecology. In bringing together cultural and scientific experts to discuss life cycles and biodiversity of the seaweed, as well as to reflect on sense of place, personal stories, and local histories pertaining Port MacDonnell/ Ngaranga, the artists have succeeded in building a multidimensional project that is both creative and educational in its scope. The documentary provides an entry point to let us ponder the vast complexity embedded in these most ancient life forms. Video duration: 11 minutes Film Credits: Video, Sound & Edit - Tim Stent Underwater Visuals - Trudi Timmermann & Kirsty Ievins Still Photography - Tim Rosenthal
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Board's Grassroots Grants program and is funded by the Landscape levy. The Holdfast Art Project was made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which support the arts in regional and remote Australia.
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