Artists with Conviction is an annual exhibition that provides prisoners within Tasmania Prison Service as well as offenders serving orders with Community Corrections with the opportunity to display their art and written pieces in the community.
The annual Artists with Conviction exhibition is a unique showcase of creativity and resilience. This year’s theme, Behind These Eyes, invites you to explore the profound and personal stories of prisoners of the Tasmania Prison Service facilities, offenders serving orders with Community Corrections, and Department of Justice staff.
Through a diverse range of art forms including painting, drawing, sculpture, woodwork and writing, these artists offer a rare glimpse into their inner worlds. Each piece reflects elements of their journey, emotions and perspectives, providing a powerful testament to the human spirit and the transformative power of art.
Now in its fourteenth year, this exhibition provides you with an opportunity to support and celebrate the artistic talents of those who often remain unseen. Experience the raw and compelling expressions of individuals striving for redemption and connection in our community.
Richard Butler. East to Ravenswood (2023). Ink-jet print on Canson Baryta Matt. 1400 x 1020mm
Opening Event: Friday 15 November 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Opening Dates : Thursday 14 – Wednesday 27 November 2024 10:00am – 5:00pm daily* * 10:00am – 12:00noon on Final Day / Wednesday 27 November 2024
“Fourteen thousand six hundred and three days had passed since I last saw the sun rise through the storms over the Ravenswood hills. After all that time – and finally – I saw its beauty. Without knowing how much. I missed it so.” – Richard Butler
the desire to be there is an exhibition of photographs by Richard Butlerat the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre Salamanca Arts Centre.
The photographs were made across an 18 month period ending in December 2023. The motivation for the series was artist Richard Butlers’ return to Launceston after a four decade absence.
Not long after his arrival he stood on the deck of his Trevallyn home and through the storms and rain saw glimpses of the misted hills far across the Tamar Valley. The view evolved without repetition each day. It held his attention as a magicians trick captures the imagination of a child. All that mystery. All that wonder.
At dawn during the day and at each days’ end for eighteen months Richard stared into the swirling weather. He saw and photographed the thinly raked light against the shadows in the thunder clouds. He loved the blankets of gold and cyan coloured mist covering the foothills of Mt Arthur, Mt Barrow and Ben Lomond. Those daily weather events provided a personal revelation. He had assumed the weather in the valley was relatively constant across each season, but was shown the colours and tone at every second of every day were remarkably different.
The experience both beautiful and mesmerising. The weather and all of its symbolism had found him and opened a new awareness. “Until recently, I have not wanted to photograph the land”.
But the land informed his thoughts on the connection between place and identity. Richard felt a sense of longing caused by the passing of unretrievable time. Everything seen today would not be seen tomorrow. “On the really wild days everything is at work. All crashing. All at the same time” Richard wrote in his note-book. “The poetic nature and interplay between time and light; of line and colour; of space and the graphic flatness of the East Tamar valley walls – these are the walls we are climbing. The walls which must be climbed.”
“We long for connection with a permanency beyond ‘our us’.”
For this series, Richard has used colour negative and colour transparency film. He scanned the film in his studio and produced the digital files in-house. The printing of the images was a collaborative effort, in part due to the size and other challenges in handling each print. “I wanted the images to be big, almost falling off the sheet. When you stand in front of them, I hope you will stare into their colours and just wonder.”
When a small light-sensitive piece of film is shown the world by old lenses that film provides a beautifully imprecise response. “I love film – it is just like the weather – and rejects any notion of predictability” He feels the story-telling elements of film are ideal for this interpretive folio.
The most exciting photographs in this folio are those where more is inferred and less is shown. Contrary to larger format photography and different technology platforms – it is what isn’t in the photographs that Richard believes is critical. “Absences liberate. Absences provide opportunity to reflect and dream. The essential elements are interdependent and together with imagination, are interlocutory. With a bit of luck magic can happen.”
Richard Butler. Always the sun #4 (2022). Ink-jet print on Canson Baryta Matt. 1400x1020mm
Richard Butler. Cloud over Mt Arthur (2022). Ink-jet print on Canson Baryta Matt. 1400x1020mm
Join us for an evening of Scottish culture and dancing : Enjoy the majesty of the pipes and drums in this iconic venue for an evening of Scottish culture and interactive ceilidh dancing.
The Annual Members Exhibition is the highlight of the year for Art Society members. This is a judged exhibition and prizes are awarded.
Each exhibiting member is invited to submit one or two works, in any medium, which have been created in the last year. .An independent panel of judges will select the overall winner ( presently $1000 kindly sponsored by Artery) and other prizes, including the Best Use of Medium and the Best Miniature painting.
Visitors to the exhibition are invited to vote for their favourite work.
This exhibition has something for everyone as all works are as varied as the artists who created them.
Image Credit : Steve Roden
Opening Dates : Thursday 22 August – Monday 1 September 2024 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
Since the early days of Antarctic exploration the big red ships have departed from Hobart tackling the mighty seas of the Southern Ocean for their journeys of scientific research. With global warming this research is more important than ever. Many artists and photographers have also recorded and interpreted this last frontier.
Artists throughout Tasmania have been invited to be part of this exhibition which crosses all mediums and genres.
Launch Event : Friday 12 July 2024, 6:00pm – 7:30pm FREE EVENT | All welcome!
Exhibition Open : Friday 12 + Saturday 13 July 2024 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
Join Joshua Santospirito to celebrate the largest art project of his life at the book launch, performance and exhibition opening of art from the new graphic novel about migration and family.
The beautifully hand-drawn true story of his visit to the Aeolian Islands of Italy with his parents to seek out past connections and family roots. Joshua and his father hope to locate the burial place of Joshua’s great-great-grandfather on the island of Salina. But it’s not always so easy to find the past you’re looking for, nor to travel with your parents.
Launch Event will include : – Short storytelling performance by Joshua and Natalya Bing based on the book; – Book to be launched by the awesome Nunami Sculthorpe-Green; – Art exhibition opening of art from the book, and related to the book, some of which is for sale.
Copies of the book will be for sale on the night and throughout the exhibition, but they are ALSO available at all good bookstores around the island of Lutruwita. Out from July 2 nationwide through Scribe publications.
This event is happening on the stolen land of the Muwinina people. We pay our respects to the Palawa people of Lutruwita, their connection to their lands and their ongoing storytelling traditions.
Experience with magic of songwriting with one of Australia’s leading choral composers, Paul Jarman.
Paul Jarman. Photo credit :KiPhotomedia
Delve into the wonderful world of songwriting with your mentor, nationally respected composer and musical storyteller Paul Jarman. In this intimate and creative songwriting workshop, you will be encouraged create and share stories and songs with new friends.
This workshop will include an open dialogue of how we write songs. Paul will look at the elements in the songwriters’ toolbox including the nuts and bolts of composing, melodic nuances, finding inspiration and mind set, and integrity in storytelling.
The workshop schedule will include a preliminary meet-and-greet session in the Singers’ Lounge with Paul and your fellow songwriters.
Please note that this workshop has limited capacity, to ensure a personal and in-depth experience for participants.
Belt out all the best bangers from 80s dance movies – think Fame, Footloose, and Flashdance! The wonderful Glee Club team will lead this casual and fun singalong event with bevvies and snacks available throughout the evening.
A night with Glee Club is like a fun choir without the ongoing commitment! We encourage all to participate – whether you’re a regular singer, feel a bit rusty, or have never sung in public. We just love getting together for a bit of raucous fun.
Your event host, Amanda Hodder, will accompany the group on keyboard and get everyone revved up and into the theme. She may even throw in a bit of song trivia for good measure. Amanda is comfortable leading singing groups of all experience levels, and her contagious energy will have everyone on board in no time.
There will also be a prize for the best ’80s-themed outfit of the night! So, get your mates together and reminisce on the days of huge hair and huge tunes.
Join accomplished Tasmanian composer Maria Grenfell as she chats with prominent Australian composers of choral music, Sandra Milliken (QLD), Paul Jarman (NSW) and Quin Thomson (TAS), in an informal and informative setting. Our featured composers will share the inspirations behind their commissions, thoughts about composing for specific ensembles and the importance of connecting with other composers.
Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity for Q&A and networking with our featured composers.
The bar will be open to enjoy refreshments while spending time with these fine musicians.
What so you get when you combine trivia and singing?
Vicky Jacobs
Combine your love of trivia and singing at Song Trivia! The popular event is back, hosted by the energetic Vicky Jacobs from Glee Club along with her choir, Glee Plus.
It’s not just about music trivia – we’ve got questions about history, culture, travel, and science, too, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. What makes our trivia night special is the choir, who will sing some of the questions, answers, and even bits in between! And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Festival of Voices event without the opportunity for a singalong. So, if you feel like joining in, be sure to warm up your vocal cords!
Glee Plus
Everyone is welcome at this all-ages event, and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Whether you’re flying solo or coming with a crew (teams must be 8 or fewer people), grab your individual tickets below and join the fun!
With something for everyone at Song Trivia, don’t miss out on this event that sells out every year.
