August 15-24 2025
GROUNDED is the Yorke Peninsula’s (Guuranda) inaugural Art Festival.
Ardrossan, Yorketown (Garrdinya) and Edithburgh (Bararmaradi) hold traditional exhibitions of visual art, photography and sculpture whilst other Yorke Peninsula towns offer music, dance, performing arts, artisan foods, beverages, products and more to create a comprehensive and immersive festival atmosphere.
Entry is open to all residents in Australia, offering exceptional exposure and generating further opportunities for local businesses.
In 2022 we had excellent artist participation with works in Ardrossan, Edithburgh (Bararmaradi) and Yorketown (Garrdinya)
Almost 2000 attendees passed through the doors across the three exhibitions
We displayed 237 art pieces with an estimated value of $177,500
We received 114 school entries from junior primary through to secondary school from 11 Yorke Peninsula schools
106 artists locally and from all over South Australia submitted works
Why GROUNDED?
What’s in a name? Yorke Peninsula’s ground is ancient, significant, and productive. Shack owners escape to Yorkes for its grounding and calming effect. Our community sets its roots deep down into the ground and works hard to produce excellent things for our people. Our ground is fertile in practical and figurative ways. Art is often healing, inclusive and ground-breaking; it keeps us grounded.
The Grounded festival seeks to inspire and grow the celebration of the arts on Guuranda, Yorke Peninsula, by nurturing our creatives: traditional owners, the Narungga People, residents, property owners and visitors. By offering numerous platforms for important storytelling and expression, we can connect with each other in meaningful ways.