Yorke Peninsula Council is pleased to welcome its new Arts and Culture Facilitator, Meg Honner, bringing a wealth of creative experience and a passion for supporting local artists, cultural initiatives and community participation across the region.

Having worked for many years as a graphic designer in the advertising industries, Ms Honner later returned to Yorke Peninsula and established a successful ceramics practice, transforming a historic shearing shed into a pottery studio where she creates ceramics and delivers workshops in wheel throwing and ceramic painting.

The appointment builds on her long-standing involvement with the Yorke Peninsula Arts and Culture Working Group, where she has helped shape discussions around supporting the region’s creative and cultural identity.

Ms Honner said she was excited by the opportunity to work more closely with local artists and cultural organisations.

“Since joining the Yorke Peninsula Arts and Culture Working Group at its inception, I’ve developed a strong understanding of Council’s role in supporting the region’s arts and heritage,” she said.

“This role offers an exciting opportunity to work more closely with local artists, strengthen their practices and share more stories about the rich cultural history of our Traditional Owners.”

Ms Honner believes Yorke Peninsula is home to an extraordinary range of artistic talent and hopes to encourage greater community participation in arts and cultural activities.

“Arts and culture are often taken for granted, so we would welcome greater community participation,” she said.

“Yorke Peninsula is home to many talented artists, and we aim to help them build sustainable practices that allow them to remain in the region.”

She is also looking forward to helping deliver future arts initiatives, including Grounded 2027, which will be held across the peninsula in August.

“I’m particularly excited about Grounded 2027,” she said.

“Last year’s event, Lanterns and Fire: The Story of Widhadha at Marion Bay, brought together people from across the peninsula, including children from every school on Yorke Peninsula who created lanterns through workshops leading up to the festival.”

“Next year, we’ll tell the story of Winda the owl at Ardrossan, promising an engaging event for all ages.”

“The Grounded YP Art Festival is a brilliant community celebration with something for everyone and I can’t wait.”

Inspired by the creativity already thriving throughout the region, Ms Honner hopes residents will continue to support local artists and take part in events, workshops and cultural experiences.

“We are so blessed to have incredibly talented artists, musicians, photographers, sculptors, weavers and performers right on our doorstep,” she said.

“Please support our local artists and makers and get involved if there’s an event coming up.”

“Not just in your town, but anywhere on the peninsula.”

“Our community is the entire peninsula, so let’s get out there and show our support.”

Community members, artists and organisations with arts and cultural ideas are encouraged to get in touch via email at Meg.Honner@yorke.sa.gov.au or by calling 8832 0000.