Venerated ocean campaigner Valerie Taylor AM will stage an exhibition at Victor Harbor’s Coral Street Art Space, in collaboration with Sydney artist Timothy Johnston and eight local artists.

The exhibition starts with an event for local businesses on Thursday 25 May and there will be a public opening on Friday 26 May.

It provides an immersive experience of the Water People of the local region through visual art, audio visual, written art and connection to the Ramindjeri/Ngarrindjeri story of river and sea. 

There will be a Welcome to Country by Cedric Varcoe and Valerie Taylor and Timothy Johnson will speak about their work supporting the protection of sea lions on Kangaroo Island and Hopkins Island.

The public launch from 5.30pm to 7.30pm is free to attend, but booking is essential via Eventbrite.

There will also be a morning tea Q&A session with Valerie Taylor at the Visitor Centre on Saturday 27 May; tickets are $25 via Eventbrite.