Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 4:39:43 PM
Saltwater Gallery is set to present a captivating new exhibition, A Moment of Stillness by acclaimed Western Australian photographer Christian Fletcher.
Opening on 27 June 2026 and running through to 26 July 2026, the exhibition brings together early and recent photographic works from Christian’s career spanning more than three decades.
A Moment of Stillness invites us to pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through the lens of one of WA’s most recognisable landscape photographers. Across the exhibition, moments of quiet emerge through changing weather, shifting perspectives and the play of light.
City of Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin said Christian Fletcher’s exhibition, A Moment of Stillness, features a stunning collection of regional landscapes celebrating the natural beauty of the South West.
“A Moment of Stillness will be presented at Saltwater Gallery as part of Christian’s City of Busselton Art Award prize. Christian is widely regarded as one of the region’s most renowned artists, with photography that resonates strongly with locals and visitors alike. This exhibition is especially fitting for Saltwater Busselton, where the interior design, foyer artwork and colour palette all reflect the beauty of the surrounding landscape,” Mayor Cronin said.
Mayor Cronin said “Saltwater is a special place for the community to come together and enjoy the arts, culture and events for which the region is renowned as the Events Capital of WA.
“Saltwater Gallery is open daily and free to enter from 10.00am to 4.00pm, and I encourage everyone to visit and enjoy this exhibition. The Box Office is also open daily to purchase tickets to upcoming shows,” Mayor Cronin said.
Objectives outlined in this statement are aligned with the City of Busselton’s Council Plan (2024 - 2034) Key Theme Lifestyle – Our community is safe, welcoming and inclusive, with access to services and facilities to support good health and wellbeing.
Photo for General Use: Christian Fletcher – Balga tree Meelup Reserve
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Exhibition Details
A Moment of Stillness — Christian Fletcher
Opening Event: Friday 26 June 2026, 5:00pm
Exhibition Dates: 26 June – 26 July 2026
Christian Fletcher Artist Talks
Christian Fletcher will deliver three artist talks to offer insights into his practice, techniques and the ideas behind A Moment of Stillness.
Monday 29 June
Tuesday 30 June
Wednesday 1 July
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Art After Dark – Christian Fletcher – A Moment of Stillness
Kick off the weekend at Saltwater Gallery and Bar, open after hours from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, 10 July.
Check out Christian Fletcher’s A Moment of Stillness exhibition, and enjoy live music with a local wine or beer in hand.
About Christian Fletcher
Christian Fletcher is a leading Western Australian photographer renowned for expansive coastal, inland and aerial landscapes that foreground mood and atmosphere.
Over more than thirty years, his work has helped advance photography’s position within contemporary fine art in Australia.
Fletcher was awarded the City of Busselton Art Award in 2020; he operates the Christian Fletcher Gallery in Dunsborough.
About the City of Busselton Art Award
The City of Busselton Art Award is a major regional acquisitive prize that has supported and showcased contemporary visual art in Western Australia.
Returning later this year following a six-year hiatus, the award enters a new chapter with the opening of the Saltwater Gallery and a renewed program highlighting past and present winners.
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