FRIDAY 15 - SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, acknowledges and respects the traditional owners of the ancestral lands of the Penola/Coonawarra region, the Pinchunga people.
We acknowledge Elders past and present, and we respect the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the waterways and Country.

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“What an amazing community we have. So many wonderful things went on over the weekend and it ran like a well oiled machine.” Confido Coonawarra

“Was a fabulous festival, congratulations to the organisers!” Kerrie Marcus

“Thank you Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival committee and volunteers for putting on such a wonderful event and the generous Lois Hodge for sponsoring this (Local Limestone Coast) award! Every year the PC Arts Festival makes me very proud to be a local” Rachel Clayfield

Second Chance Art Sale is a great opportunity to sell pre-loved art showcasing in January 2026. Collect an entry form from Still Water Studio or tap on the image for more info. Max 5 artworks/person
Mount Gambier based artist Chelsea Dynan, is excited to present her first solo exhibition at Still Water Studio in Penola, South Australia. After being awarded the Packer Prize at the Penola Coonawarra Art Festival in 2025, Chelsea, an emerging artist, is thrilled to have been offered the opportunity to exhibit a selection of her works.

Chelsea recently moved to the Limestone Coast from Gembrook, Victoria with her husband, two young daughters and four dogs. She is currently employed full time as a psychologist with the Department for Education. Silent Mourning exhibits a range of black and white charcoal drawings on 300 gsm watercolour paper. The inspiration behind the collection stems from her experience of grief and loss. This year has brought about a great deal of change from moving interstate away from family, starting a new job, career changes, to hospitalisations and loss of loved ones. Chelsea hopes that her art captures the heart of the Australian spirit and inspires strength through the darkness.

The 2025 Design Prize winner is here, congratulations Shorona McLeay..... The Studio is open Fri-Mon 10-3pm.
WHAT'S currently ON @SWS. Classes resuming each Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm. Everyone Welcome!

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