Upcoming Exhibitions and Events
Public Talk
Barbara Robertson: An Australian Artists Life
Friday 30 July 2010 10:30am
Multi Function Room
Mount Gambier Public Library
The Riddoch Art Gallery and Mount Gambier Public Library presents biographer Lorraine McLoughlin. McLoughlin celebrates the art of Barbara Robertson, an Adelaide born artist and sets her in an historical and social context in South Australia, highlighting what was happening in the art world and to women at the time. Her story is supported by 30 photographs by her internationally renowned photographic father, Eric Robertson.
But it is the fine art of Robertson which speaks for itself and there are 60 paintings reproduced in full colour across a range of genres including portraits and self portraits, still lifes, life studies, social commentary, religious art and concerns for Indigenous Australians. Lorraine McLoughlin will talk about Barbara’s art, about writing life stories and biographies as well as the self publishing process.
Fundraiser
Friends of Riddoch Art Gallery
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Orders being taken until Saturday 7 August 
Do not miss out on the opportunity to buy and eat delicious fresh Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. At the same time you are enjoying these treats you will also be rewarded with the knowledge that you have helped raise money for the new Mount Gambier Gallery.
Orders are currently being taken for doughnuts at a cost of $20 per dozen. Conveniently, you can order by phone with your credit card or drop into the Gallery and we'll take your payment.
No need to travel all the way to Melbourne to indulge, the doughnuts will be delivered fresh on Saturday 7 August and available for collection between 10am and 12 noon at Little Goat Gallery. Include your friends and family and let them know about this fundraiser also - or they might get jealous of what your eating!
Money raised will assist Friends of Riddoch Art Gallery acquire a contemporary art piece for the re-opening of the Gallery.
Please phone the Gallery for any further details.
You can download a Krispy Kreme Order form here
First Friday Exhibition
Gallery 54
6 August - 28 August
Molten Chocolate Cafe
A collection of works by Artists of Gallery 54 Penola.
Image: Lauren MINGE, Gallery 54
First Friday Exhibition
Soul Sisters
3 September - 25 September
Molten Chocolate Cafe
After successful exhibitions in 2008 and 2009 the Sole Sisters are back!
Take five female graphic designers, all of whom run their own businesses, take them out of the confines of their normal working environment and what do you get? It's "Sole Sisters'"
Bianca Gillin, Melissa Horton, Kristyn Jones, Simone Kain and Anna Mitchell all have a passion for creating. As 'soloists' they rarely have the opportunity to collaborate with other artists in day-to-day proceedings. The Sole Sisters Collective enables them to break free from the artistic restrictions imposed on them in their working lives, and allows them to work together to explore themes with total creative freedom.
Artworks featured in the Molten exhibition will be a prelude to the Sole Sisters upcoming exhibition 'Of Beauty Rich and Rare', in which they will explore the beautiful surrounds of the Limestone Coast and its five "C's" - Caves, Craters, Coast, Coorong and Coonawarra.
Image: Soul Sisters work in the making
Past Events
Life Drawing Workshop
Polish your drawing skills by participating in a centuries-old artistic tradition. You might like to visit the Gallery's Library for reference to classical nudes. Bring your own materials. Consider a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal or pastels.
Wild Lime Fashion Parade
Featuring internationally inspired art and fashion
Friday 30 October 2009
The Gallery was packed. Over 100 evening guests attended the annual Wild Lime Fashion Parade. This year’s theme, Fusion of Fashion was
celebrating different cultures and their influence in our fashion.
Wild Lime designer, Charmaine displayed 60 outfits. The
collection was extensive being influenced by designers of diverse
origin—Russia, Indian, Brazil, Poland, China, Pakistan, Israel, South
Africa and more. She
explored the rich reds of Indian silks, flora’s inspired by Columbian
designer Maria Elvira, and regal purple from European history. Charmaine designs her clothing for today's woman, she states, “Fusion of Fashion is a range of fun clothes that are commercially viable”. Her closing selection was a tribute to famous designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel.
Charmaine
identifies with clean lines, the little black dress, fun jewellery and
comfortable clothing. Charmaine is already thinking about next
year. If you missed this year event, you can catch this
inspiring, social and fun evening in 2010.
Friends 25th Anniversary Celebration
Friday 9 and 10 October 2009 
Nearly 200 people attended the weekend activities to
celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Friends of the 
and Gayle Cowan it depicts the 25 year history.
Festivities continued on Saturday evening with the donation
of a portrait of Mrs. Eliza Riddoch by descendent Peter Rymill. Guests were surprised to receive a visit from
the ghost of Mr. John Riddoch (alias David Reed) who told the story of his wife
Eliza and his association with the 
Harrington to Mac’s Hotel where they enjoyed a dinner, socializing
with old friends and new.
“The weekend was a wonderful way to celebrate 25 years of
friendship and
support for the Gallery.
We look forward to another 25 years with the Riddoch Art Gallery.