Westside Stories - Little Galleries
Art and Connection in West Torrens – from July 2025
As you make your way around the City of West Torrens, be sure to keep an eye out for the little pink roofed galleries - found in parks, along the river, near cafes and even in front of the West Torrens Library.
These Little Galleries have become a much loved part of the West Torrens landscape, exhibiting the works of talented artists themed around fascinating Westside Stories.
Wellbeing Wednesdays
The latest Little Galleries exhibition is all about Art and Connection in West Torrens – evoking familiar scenes and feelings, the artists involved represent a diverse understanding of what Suburbia in West Torrens means to them.
Every Wednesday afternoon, as part of the Wellbeing Wednesdays program at the Lockleys Community Room, a group of community members have been meeting at the weekly art class with experienced artist and teacher Michelle Stratton.
Initially, participants would walk in one or two at a time, a little nervous or apprehensive about the idea of learning art, and/or meeting strangers. But as the weeks go by, confidence has grown, friendships have been formed and stories have been shared.
This exhibition – found in eight Little Galleries in locations around West Torrens - is a little taste of the weekly learnings in:
- Watercolours
- Charcoals
- Acrylics
- Pens
- Abstract
- Still life
- Landscape
- Play
The artists represented across these eight galleries are Michelle (teacher) Gerry, Jillian, Marg, Louise, Maree and Jenn. For most of these artists, this is their first ever exhibition – bravo!
Wellbeing Wednesdays are a joint project between the City of West Torrens and Preventive Health SA.
Little Galleries
Little Galleries are exactly what they claim to be. A small space - 500 x 600mm gallery - for exhibitions of small art created by amazing artists.
Check out the Little Galleries map to help you find all eight locations.
HINT: They're hard to miss with their bright pink roofs drawing your attention.
Please enjoy these beautiful diverse Westside Stories artworks in the Little Galleries exhibitions while exploring West Torrens.
1. West Torrens Library - front garden bed, Hilton
2. West Torrens Memorial Gardens, Hilton
3. Weigall Reserve Playground, Plympton
4. Holland St/Winwood, Thebarton
6. Apex Park - West Beach
7. Inparri Wama - Thebarton
8. Linear Park Trail/Main St, Lockleys
Want to know more stories of West Torrens?
The West Torrens Historical Society has compiled an amazing breadth of diverse and fascinating stories that will add many layers of new meaning to the streets, parks, shops and areas that you know and love.
Keep an eye out for future Westside Stories, Little Galleries exhibitions.
For all enquiries contact Di Caught.
Check out Little Galleries of the past.