In 1965 Port Augusta artists formed the Curdnatta Art Group, originally meeting in a shed on Stirling Road and then for a while at TAFE until the Old Railway Station on Commercial Rd Port Augusta became available. In 2015 the group relocated to the newer railway station and began from scratch to create a gallery, meeting  and work space which became The Platform Gallery.

The Curdnatta Art Group is a not for profit organisation that supports artists, within a 100km radius of Port Augusta, to connect with each other, develop confidence, self-esteem and  skills, sell their products and promote their ART in Port Augusta and further afield.

Membership is currently around 70. Members engage in and encourage interest in visual arts and crafts as well as supporting groups such as the Curdnatta Photographers, Port Augusta Writers, Wednesday Craft Group and the Port Augusta Music Group.

The Art Group contributes to the cultural life of the community by providing a place for artists to meet, share ideas, hone their skills and exhibit their work.

Over 60 years we have managed and maintained a gallery space and organized and hosted numerous workshops open to the community mostly without the support of funding.

In 2024/5 we welcomed the opportunity to provide Family Friendly activities through support from Port Augusta City Council and the Benevolent Society.

Member volunteers keep the gallery open 3 1/2 days a week and provide the opportunity for visitors both local, national and world-wide to experience a unique Arts’ experience and to purchase locally designed and produced art and crafts.

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