Guardians of the Reef: How Reef Conservation, Art, and Citizen Science Provide Insight into Our Changing Oceans
The event will feature an auction showcasing a diverse collection of ocean inspired artworks. From paintings, to jewellery to sculptures, there’s something for everyone. Come along and bid on an amazing artwork by talented local artists!
When: Saturday 7 June 2025, 4-6pm
Where: Townsville Brewing Co. Banquet Centre
Book your Free Tickets Here
If you cannot be in attendance of the art auction on Saturday 7th June and wish to place a bid on an artwork please see the attached link to the document below to contact us to place your external bid.
Artist: Jason deCaires Taylor
Title: Dr Richard Braley Maquette
Sculpture - approx. 30cm tall
Reserve: $5000
Artist: James Gardiner
World first 3D Artificial Reef
Made of pH neutral sandstone, designed to be more attractive to coral larvae and marine creatures
Artist: Maharlina Gorospe-Lockie
Title: Was Bare (2022)
Synthetic polymer paint
Reserve: $1500
Artist: Lisa Ashcroft
Title: Midmorning across to Magnetic Island
Oil on Canvas - Framed
Reserve: $150
Artist: Lisa Ashcroft
Title: Yellow Coral Regeneration
Oil on Canvas - Framed
Reserve: $150
Artist: Lisa Ashcroft
Title: Dusk over Magnetic Island
Oil on Canvas
Reserve: $100
Artist: Belinda Lucas
Title: The Shallows (2023)
Acrylic Inks
Reserve: $340
Artist: Belinda Lucas
Title: Well Travelled (2025)
Acrylic Inks on Canvas
Reserve: $1300
Artist: Brenda Stone
Title: Clarity
Resin and enamels on clear acrylic panel - Framed
Reserve: $850
Artist: Brenda Stone
Title: Seafloor Dreaming (2025)
Acrylics, enamels, resin on canvas - Framed
Reserve: $1600
Artist: Sue Tilley
Title: Star Coral (2024)
Kiln formed glass
Reserve: $375
Artist: Alison McDonald
Title: Macro Algae
Small plate set of 3
Reserve: $400
Artist: Alison McDonald
Title: Macro Algae
Large plate set of 2
Reserve: $480
Artist: Alison McDonald
Title: Macro Algae
Embosed print set of 4
Reserve: $400
Artist: Alison Velvin
Title: Copper banded Butterflyfish Pendant (2025)
Reserve: $160
Artist: Alison Velvin
Title: Barrier Reef Earrings (2025)
Reserve: $90
Artist: Jason deCaires Taylor
Title: Dr Katharina Fabricius Maquette
Sculpture - approx. 30cm tall
Reserve: $5000
Artist: Jason deCaires Taylor
Title: Dr David Vaughan Maquette
Sculpture - approx. 30cm tall
Reserve: $5000
Artist: Jason deCaires Taylor
Title: Reef Guardian with pot plant
Sculpture - approx. 1.5m tall
Reserve: $20,000
Artist: Tony Fitzsimmons
Title: Prof. Charlie Veron OAM
Oil on Canvas board - Framed
Reserve: $350
Artist: Tony Fitzsimmons
Title: Seated Reef Guardian
Pastel on paper - Framed
Reserve: $380
Artist: Tony Fitzsimmons
Title: Reef Guardian 2
Oil on Canvas board - Framed
Reserve: $400
Artist: Belinda Lucas
Title: The Mirror (2024)
Acrylic Inks
Reserve: $500
Artist: Joanne Stacey
Title: Maori Wrasse (2021)
Newspaper pulp, acrylic, objects on canvas - Framed
Reserve: $500
Artist: Joanne Stacey
Title: Anemone Fish (2021)
Newspaper pulp, acrylic, objects on canvas - Framed
Reserve: $500
Artist: Joanne Stacey
Title: Barramundi Cod (2021)
Newspaper pulp, acrylic, objects on canvas - Framed
Reserve: $500
Artist: Alison McDonald
Pendant and chain
Title: Plan B - Plocamium cartilagineum (2025)
Reserve: $210
Artist: Alison McDonald
Stud Earrings
Title: Plan C - Plocamium cartilagineum
Reserve: $100
Artist: Sue Luxon
Title: Tropical Reef Fish (2025)
Digital illustration on cotton/linen tea towel - Framed
Reserve: $475
Artist: Sue Luxon
Title: Parrotfish Sea
Digital illustration on cotton/linen tea towel - Framed
Reserve: $475