Some of the auctioned surfboards, pictured above.
20 Uniquely Painted Surfboards by 20 Different Local Artists Will Be Showcased
Living Ocean, an Australian environmental non-profit organisation, will be bringing together Australia’s surf, art, and philanthropy community for Art for Oceans, its inaugural surfboard auction which raises money for marine preservation and whale conservation efforts.
The auction will take place online and in-person, inviting surfers, art lovers, and Australians everywhere to come together in support of ocean conservation — celebrating both the spectacular artworks and our shared responsibility to protect our oceans for future generations.
Art for Oceans will showcase 20 entirely unique surfboards, each created by some of Australia’s most exciting and collectible artists, including Lisa Wilkes-Hunter, Stephen Glassborow, Ozzy Wrong, Michael Simmons and many more. All boards used for the artworks were donated by Global Surf Industries. Among the surfboards, other eye-catching items are up for grabs, including an artwork from 2025 Baldy Archy Prize winner Phil Meatchem, and a seven-night trip to Bali. Bidding for the auction will open on Friday, October 3rd, giving supporters the chance to own a unique piece of surf culture while directly supporting ocean conservation.
Accompanying the online auction will be an in-person gala event on Saturday, 18 October at Club Palm Beach – The Bistro Barren. Guests will enjoy live music from That Old Chestnut, DJ Darren Todd and enjoy Italian inspired food, drinks, and a vibrant gathering of ocean advocates, surfers, art collectors, philanthropists, and creatives to toast the impact of their support.
“What an exciting night we have planned for Art for Oceans,” shared Robbi Newman, Founder of Living Ocean.
“It is now, more than ever, we need to consider how we can look after our oceans, and the way the art, surfing, and local community have come together for this cause is amazing. I encourage everyone to show their support for our oceans in any way they can,” said Newman.
Robbi Newman’s career has seen him live and travel around the world, working as a global leading photographer. In 2010, he, along with Carol Newman and other like-minded friends, founded Living Ocean to help protect and preserve marine ecosystems through science, education, and community action. Art for Oceans will be the first auction Living Ocean has hosted to raise money for ocean conservation.
Where The Proceeds Will Go
Funds raised through the Art for Oceans Auction and Gala event will support Living Ocean’s ongoing programs to protect and preserve our marine ecosystems through research, education, and conservation.
This includes the growth and expansion of Living Ocean’s flagship whale research program, which tracks whale behaviour along the east coast of Australia to better understand migration, ocean health, and the impacts of climate change.
Everyone’s support will help Living Ocean successfully scale this important work — including funding for a research vessel and investment in vital equipment and monitoring tools to capture acoustic data, track movements, and deepen our understanding of whales and their changing environment.
For those looking to participate in the Art for Oceans Surfboard Auction and support marine conservation, or attend the Gala Night, visit:
Event Details
- When: 6:30pm – 10:30pm (formalities conclude), with dancing and celebrations continuing until midnight,Saturday, 18th October 2025
- Where: Club Palm Beach – The Bistro Barren, 1087 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108
- Website: artforoceans.org.au
- Ticket Purchase: https://events.humanitix.com/living-ocean-art-for-oceans-surfboard-auction-gala-fundraiser/tickets
About Living Ocean
Living Ocean is a registered Australian charity based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches dedicated to marine conservation, research and community education. Founded in 2010 by ocean-loving photographer and designer Robbi Newman and a group of local environmental advocates, the organisation combines citizen science, programs, and grassroots activism to protect marine life and reduce human impact on the sea. From whale migration research that helped stop offshore gas exploration to ongoing campaigns tackling plastic pollution, Living Ocean empowers volunteers and partners with scientists to keep our oceans healthy for future generations.
Learn more at www.livingocean.org.au
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