Pocket Galleries

Discover Loxton and Waikerie’s new Pocket Galleries—shoebox-sized exhibition spaces installed within each township. These miniature galleries showcase rotating artworks by local artists, schools and community groups, offering a creative glimpse into the stories and talent of our region.

Applications for 2027 Pocket Gallery Exhibitions are now open!

Complete an application form here. Submissions are due by 30th November 2026.

Loxton

1 & 2 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

3 & 4 - Woolworths Laneway

5 & 6 - Loxton Pioneer Playground

Currently Exhibiting - Tuesday Art Club

‘The Land of Citrus’

Lyn Anstey, a professional Riverland artist based in Loxton, shares her knowledge and love for visual arts with her children’s art club - meeting weekly on Tuesdays during school term. Starting as a small passion to help the younger generation grow into budding artists, the group now operates at capacity from her small home studio. The Tuesday Art Club have exhibited through SALA, River Fringe and various other festival opportunities - keep your eyes peeled locally for these incredible young artists making their mark on the creative community!

The Land of Citrus explores how the Riverland was shaped by the citrus industry, and how citrus still ripples through our community through day to day life. From orange picking with family, making freshly squeezed juice over breakfast, or even admiring the blooming blossoms at the beginning of Spring, this exhibition showcases the creative young talent of our community and their love for all that makes the Riverland feel like home.

  • Gallery 1 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

    Artwork by Evelyn

  • Gallery 2 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

    Artwork by Sophie

  • Gallery 3 - Woolworths Laneway

    Artwork by Ryder

  • Gallery 4 - Woolworths Laneway

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

  • Gallery 5 - Loxton Pioneer Playground

    Artwork by Lucy

  • Gallery 6 - Loxton Pioneer Playground

    Artwork by Aria

Waikerie

1 & 2 - Waikerie Civic Centre main entrance

3 - Corner of McCoy Street

4 - Waikerie Institute

5 - Rain Moth Gallery

6 - Waikerie Bakery

Currently Exhibiting - Kari Cooper and Waikerie Community

‘Birds of the Riverland’

Celebrating the spectacular native birdlife of Waikerie and surrounding Riverland region, the Birds of the Riverland Pocket Galleries exhibition showcases the unique environments and avian life of our region.

Kari Cooper is a Waikerie artist who explores themes within the natural world and its enchanting possibilities, bringing life to imagination and wonder. This exhibition has been created with the collaborative help of community, provided through workshops at Kari's artist studio - Art Folk Atelier.

  • Gallery 1 - Waikerie Civic Centre

  • Gallery 2 - Waikerie Civic Centre

  • Gallery 3 - Kleemanns Building

  • Gallery 4 - Waikerie Institute

  • Gallery 5 - Rain Moth Gallery

  • Gallery 6 - Waikerie Bakery

Want to get involved?

Artist Expression of Interest Process

Loxton Pocket Galleries 2026 exhibitors;

  • Loxton Art Group

  • Bec Shaw Photography

  • Lyn Anstey

  • Tuesday Art Club (Children & Youth Group)

Waikerie Pocket Galleries

Waikerie Pocket Galleries 2026 exhibitors;

  • Kari Cooper and Community

  • Kari Cooper and Community

Guest Assessor for Pocket Galleries

Help bring Pocket Galleries to life! Nominate yourself or someone else to be a ‘guest assessor’ on the Pocket Galleries community assessment panel (ages 16+), who select successful applicants once a year. It’s a great way to support local arts and stay connected to the local creative community.

Contact details

Want to know more or get involved? Contact Council’s Arts & Culture Officer, Simone Stretton, via sstretton@lwdc.sa.gov.au or 08 8584 8000 for further information or to submit your expression of interest.