About

The Yorke Peninsula Arts & Cultural Working Group was formed in 2022 and, with the support of the Yorke Peninsula Council,  The YP Art Exhibition has evolved into GROUNDED – YP ART FESTIVAL in 2023.

The first Yorke Peninsula Art Exhibition was held in 1999 and became a biennial event in 2002. The event has won two SA Great Regional Awards for Art in 2006 and 2008, an Advantage SA Award in 2010 and were admitted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 for recognition of “outstanding achievements and significant contributions demonstrating excellence in regional leadership".

GROUNDED will be the 12th event to be held and upholds the tradition of showcasing a diverse exhibition program and inclusion of local school students, as well as attracting well-known and new artists across the region, state and nationally. GROUNDED will introduce an extension of the art workshops, artist panels and music to create an energetic and engaging program for the local community and visitors.

GROUNDED recognises the long-established partnerships and support within the community developed over the lifetime of the former YP Art Exhibition. GROUNDED will uphold and enhance the diverse art programme, with the main exhibitions to be held at three key venues – Ardrossan, Edithburgh and Yorketown.  For a greater festival experience, there will be additional workshops, music and performances at the key venues and others across the 10-day event.

The Council is committed to attracting visitors to our region as a desirable holiday destination with stunning beaches and landscapes and friendly towns offering a smorgasbord of food, beverages and retail. We strongly recognise the importance of our local entrepreneurs and businesses to our local economy and the role they play in supporting The Arts.