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.

Loxton

1 & 2 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

3 & 4 - Woolworths Laneway

5 & 6 - Loxton Pioneer Playground

Currently Exhibiting - Lyn Anstey

‘Where Land Meets Water’

My art celebrates the spirit of the Riverland. From the joy of family fun on the water and quiet fishing spots to our delicious citrus and grapes. Using a mix of cardboard, canvas, and clay, I bring all our scenic river landscapes and charming local birds to life.

Lyn Anstey is a Riverland artist whose vibrant oil paintings blend realism and imagination to capture local landscapes, native flora and expressive portraits. An award winner in major competitions, she has exhibited widely in solo shows including Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery, Rain Moth, Chaffey, Banrock Station, The Kensi and The Unley, and in group exhibitions with the Royal SA Society of Art and other galleries. She also leads community murals and skill-building workshops.

  • Gallery 1 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

  • Gallery 2 - Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

  • Gallery 3 - Woolworths Laneway

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

  • Gallery 4 - Woolworths Laneway

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

  • Gallery 5 - Loxton Pioneer Playground

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

  • Gallery 6 - Loxton Pioneer Playground

    Artwork by Lyn Anstey

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

‘Mindful Walking’

'Artful Walking' explores the Riverland landscape through constantina style dioramas. Watercolour scenes show the places in which the artist and community find solace and appreciation toward natural wonders. From bushland scrub to forests, reedy lagoons and vineyards, the exhibition explores the little joys of nature that bring us calm.

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

    by Gillian Cooper

  • Gallery 5 - Rain Moth Gallery

    by Kari Cooper

  • 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

  • Open space! Contact council.

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.