Pocket Galleries
Discover Loxton’s new Pocket Galleries—shoebox-sized exhibition spaces installed in Loxton. 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.
Locations
1 - Pioneer Playground
2 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda
3 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda
4 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda
5 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda
6 - APEX Park, Snake Island
Phoenix Arts & Mind Group Exhibition
This exhibition was created by Karl Raams, local arts therapist and emerging visual artist, in collaboration with the local community through two Council subsidised workshops. As a result of the workshops, twenty four people were able to connect, create and discover the therapeutic benefits of disconnecting from life's pressures and adversity through creativity.
The artworks currently on display in Loxton Pocket Galleries are presented as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Responding to the prompt of 'growth', the community were taught the principles of clay sculpture and acrylic painting, whilst being enlightened on the benefits of creative outlets for mental health and wellbeing. The artworks reflect the capability of all people to come together, create and connect through the arts.
For more information on the group exhibition, please visit Karl’s professional website here; Phoenix Arts & Mind | Riverland Art Therapy Counselling
Want to get involved?
Artist Expression of Interest Process
EOI’s are now open for 2026 exhibitions! Closing 3rd November.
Pocket Galleries feature new exhibitions each quarter and will be selected on an annual basis or by direct approach. Artists are encouraged to submit concepts and themes relevant to the local area and it’s happenings (e.g., Fringe Festival theme (The Simple Pleasures), SA History Festival, etc.). To submit an expression of interest, please download the form here and submit using the details listed within the document.
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.