Coastal Encounters — Marine Photography & Art Exhibition

The remarkable marine environment of the Central Coast will be celebrated through the eyes of six local artists in Coastal Encounters, a new Marine Photography & Art Exhibition opening at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre this September.

Running from 27 September to 11 October 2026, the free exhibition brings together the work of six local photographers and artists with a shared passion for the Central Coast and its marine environment.

“From sponge gardens and rocky reefs to iconic species and fleeting moments of behaviour, these images reveal the extraordinary world that exists within our coastal and marine environment. Created by local photographers and artists with a deep connection to the ocean, this exhibition celebrates the creatures, seascapes and ecosystems that make the Central Coast one of Australia’s hidden marine treasures, while inspiring appreciation and stewardship of our blue backyard.”

When: Sunday 27 September – Sunday 11 October 2026
Opening hours: 12 noon – 3:30 pm daily
Entry: Free

Exhibiting artists:
Izabela Sajdok | Matt Dowse | Dr William Gladstone | Margot Hislop | Lee Emery | Julie Jones