Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre is the principal arts and cultural venue for the Katherine region in the Northern Territory, located on the Stuart Highway in Katherine East. Opened in 2012, it serves as a gallery, theatre and community gathering place showcasing Aboriginal and contemporary art from the Big Rivers region. The centre hosts exhibitions, performances, workshops and festivals, and is notable for its architecturally designed building and role in celebrating local Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman cultures.

Visitors can expect a modern, purpose-built centre set on the Stuart Highway with an art gallery, 400-seat theatre, and outdoor amphitheatre and lawns. Inside, there are rotating exhibitions of Aboriginal and contemporary art from the Big Rivers region, a retail gallery and gift shop, and a cafe. The venue hosts live music, theatre, dance, film screenings, workshops and community events. Spaces are air-conditioned, with landscaped surrounds and parking, offering a relaxed cultural visit in central Katherine.