The Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC) is a not-for-profit cultural precinct that presents an annual program of exhibitions, performing arts and events. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre was established in 2012 as the Katherine Region's creative and cultural hub. Our founders include a visionary group of Northern Territory artists, elders, civic leaders, tou
rism professionals, educators, and government partners. Together, they built a community gathering place and facilities that now present theatre, music, cabaret, exhibitions, lectures, comedy, cinema, and civic events—and is home to workshops, conferences, corporate functions, and all kinds of hired activities. Inside, the facility comprises the Lambert Gallery for visual arts, K Space as a dedicated site for local exhibitions and emerging artists, a cafe and retail shop, and a large multi-function performance and event space that serves the entire Big Rivers region. In the coming year, thanks to a Northern Territory Arts Trail investment, the centre will develop expanded cultural facilities and open Australia’s newest outdoor amphitheatre. The Centre is located in Katherine, a town of just over 10,000 people located 317km South of Darwin and 1180km North of Alice Springs. Our entire Big Rivers Region begins below Kakadu National Park and extends 500km south to Kalkaringi—stretching across the entire width of the Territory—from Western Australia to Queensland. Our non-profit organisation—Katherine Regional Cultural Precinct—is governed by a board of civic leaders, creative people, and Aboriginal elders—and is managed by Chief Executive Officer Eric Holowacz and a hard-working team that includes Operations and Administration manager Trish Aspey; Gallery Coordinator Max Paez; Venue Coordinator Bree Lennard; as well as a small cadre of wonderful casuals and local volunteers. Godinymayin is situated on Aboriginal Land, and we acknowledge the important partnerships with the Dagoman, Jawoyn and Wardaman people and give respect to their Elders both past, present, and emerging.
