
Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition 2025
Event Date: 31 July - 4 August 2025
Curated Exhibition
Open to Artists residing in the Great Barrier Reef Region,
(coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown)
The Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition is making a comeback in 2025, returning to the picturesque Whitsundays Sailing Club, providing a breathtaking backdrop for the showcased artworks.
Theme: "Tides of Connection"
This theme explores the profound ways in which the Great Barrier Reef connects people, nature,
and culture. It can focus on the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems, the bond between
humans and the ocean, and the ties between past, present, and the future of the reef.

Event Details
LOCATION: Whitsunday Sailing Club
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS:
Thursday 31 July - 6pm to 8pm Opening Night
Friday, 1 August to Monday, 4 August - 9 am to 4pm
Tuesday, 5 August 9:30 am - Announcement of raffle and People's Choice
IMPORTANT DATES:
Call for Entries: Friday, 4 April
Close of Entries: Monday, 30 June
Finalists Notified: Monday, 14 July
Delivery of Artworks: Wednesday, 30 July at the Sailing Club, Time: 9:30am to 12 noon
Hanging: 30 July - 31 July
Judging: Thursday, 31 July
Dismantle & collect artwork Tuesday, 5 August from 9am to 1pm
All artists residing in the Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) are invited to participate. Entries, encompassing 2D, Photography and 3D categories, should creatively respond to the theme: "Tides of Connection"
The chosen artworks, recognised as finalists, will grace the Exhibition room at the Whitsunday Sailing Club from 31 July to 4 August.
All entries submitted will be presented for review by a pre-selection panel from which finalist works will be selected for the exhibition.
Artworks will be shortlisted by a professional panel based on a set of curatorial rationale including concept, workmanship, and originality. All entrants will be advised of the outcome of the selection panel. Entry fees are non-refundable.
JUDGE, CURATORS AND PRIZES TO BE ADVISED.
Call for Entries

Art Exhibition
Terms & Conditions coming soon
Call for Artists:
Artists between Agnes Waters and Port Douglas are invited to submit artworks that address the theme:
"Tides of Connection"
This theme explores the profound ways in which the Great Barrier Reef connects people, nature, and culture. It can focus on the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems, the bond between humans and the ocean, and the ties between past, present, and the future of the reef.
Inspiration:
Human Connection: The Great Barrier Reef ties people together through shared experiences, livelihoods, and the joy it brings to those who explore its waters.
Cultural Connection: The reef embodies centuries of Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and spiritual heritage, forming an essential part of Australia's cultural identity.
Environmental Connection: The reef's intricate ecosystems demonstrate how every organism, from coral to sea turtles, plays a vital role in maintaining balance.
Temporal Connection: The reef connects the past, present, and future, reminding us of its ancient resilience and the urgent need for modern stewardship.
Spiritual Connection: The beauty and majesty of the reef inspire awe at its intelligent design, and a quiet reverence for the natural world, and wonder at its creation.
Inspirations: Flowing patterns, vibrant marine life, and interwoven natural elements can vividly portray the interconnectedness of all things within the reef.
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