The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre in Mount Gambier, South Australia, will launch a vibrant winter exhibition season from 20 June to 16 August 2026, featuring four exhibitions: 'Two Laws One Big Spirit' by Peter Adsett and Rusty Peters, 'My Cuzzy Nate and the 654 Club' by Damien Shen, 'Speak Up!' by Thumbprint Collective, and '50 Years of Deadly NAIDOC Posters'. The program includes a monumental painting collaboration between Gija artist Rusty Peters and New Zealand-born painter Peter Adsett, a moving image card trick performance with tintype photographs by Damien Shen, and local responses to works by Ann Newmarch and Babara Hanrahan. Public events include an opening on 19 June 2026 and 'In Conversation' talks with artists and curators.
This season matters because it brings together nationally and locally significant artists to explore connection, identity, history, and creative exchange across generations and cultures, with a special focus on 50 years of NAIDOC posters. By offering free entry and a diverse range of contemporary art, the Riddoch aims to connect residents and visitors to the Limestone Coast with powerful visual art that entertains, enlightens, and challenges, reinforcing the role of regional art centres in fostering cultural dialogue and community engagement.