Event Type: Exhibitions

Installation by Halima Bhatti

Exhibition Dates :
Wednesday 31 July – Monday 30 September 2024
**Installation viewable 24/7

Whispers of Heritage showcases Arabic calligraphy through vases and an umbrella adorned with intricate symbols. The vases celebrate Arab culture and history, while the Silent Whisper umbrella symbolizes protection against unseen threats (as Islamophobia). This exhibit highlights the enduring legacy and contemporary relevance of Arab art in a captivating manner.

This exhibit showcases the profound beauty and significance of Arabic calligraphy through meticulously crafted vases and a unique umbrella, each adorned with intricate Arabic symbols and motifs. These pieces not only highlight the aesthetic allure of Arab art but also underscore its cultural and historical importance in the contemporary world.

The vases, with their elegant curves and detailed script, narrate tales of Arab heritage and wisdom, celebrating the timeless essence of Arabic language and art. Each motif is a reflection of a rich cultural tapestry, inviting viewers to explore and appreciate the depth and intricacy of Arab traditions.

The umbrella, titled Silent Whisper, symbolizes protection and resilience. It serves as a metaphorical shield against unseen threats (as Islamophobia), representing the strength and endurance of Arab culture in the face of adversity. The delicate calligraphy on the umbrella whispers silent tales of courage and hope, creating a sanctuary of peace and contemplation.

Together, these pieces form a harmonious dialogue between past and present, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the poetic and protective nature of Arabic art. Whispers of Heritage is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Arab culture and its profound relevance in today’s world.

Presented by Lynn Kelly

5 – 14 September, 2024

Mon – Fri | 10am – 4pm
Sat | 10am – 3pm
Sun | Closed

Flux is a series of paintings depicting the constantly changing colours and forms found in and around Tasmania’s coastal and inland waters.

These works explore the interplay between the weather, the water and the shores. Sun, clouds, rain, wind and tides are instrumental in the change that constantly refreshes our experience. They dramatically influence the intensity of colour, change the shapes, affect the movement, and ultimately create the mood of a place.

These impressionistic, enlarged segments are inspired by details from the artist’s photos taken around Tasmania.

Daily Opening Times :
19 September – 27 October, 2024
Weekdays: 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Embark on a journey into the ethereal realm of Tasmania’s threatened marine species through an art experience that connects you with their world. Tasmanian artist Wendy Steinberg invites you to explore the fragile beauty of the threatened creatures that dwell beneath and soar above the waves of Tasmania’s unique waters.

‘Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves’ is a follow up to Wendy Steinberg’s 2018 debut exhibition, ‘Creatures of the Deep’. Representing an evolution in the artist’s practice, this collection of work brings these threatened marine species to life, portrayed through a range of evocative artistic media.

Discover the Living Ghosts under threat

In Tasmania, we are fortunate to have some of the most distinctive marine environments on Earth. Yet, our marine species and the habitats that support them are in danger. The theme of ‘Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves’ underscores the very real risk of these species disappearing in our lifetime. The exhibition explores the mutual interdependence between the submarine and aerial worlds and how anthropogenic pressure in either domain threatens both.

Step into the mesmerising realm of Tasmania’s endangered marine species, brought to life through ink, watercolor, and mixed media artworks. Encounter the haunting elegance of the Maugean Skate, discover the elusive Spotted Handfish, marvel at the graceful flight of the wandering Albatross. These captivating species and more beckon you to delve deeper into their world, where each encounter reveals a story of survival and interconnectedness.  

The Fight to Save the Living Ghosts

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness “Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves”. Delve into the enchanting world of Tasmania’s endangered marine species and learn about the conservation efforts underway to save these enchanting species from extinction.  

Join Wendy in raising awareness about Tasmania’s marine biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these living treasures, and recognising the immense value they represent to our living world.

Daily Opening Times :
Saturday 3 – Saturday 17 August, 2024
Wednesday – Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-2pm

Artists from Tasmania and elsewhere ruminating on our relationship with rocks.

Rocks make up the Earth’s solid outer layer, they form the ground beneath us and the landscape around us. When considered in their ubiquity and in relation to ourselves they hold a sense of permanence. They are synonymous with solidity and strength, and even immovability. Rocks however are in a constant state of change, of breaking down and reforming.

Priscilla Beck

Anna Eden

Lucy Hawthorne

Tim Panaretos

Lucy Parakhina

Madeleine Parsons

Edith Perrenot

Gabbee Stolp

Curated by Rebecca Holmes

Daily Opening Times :
Saturday 3 August – Monday 16 September 2024
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm

Material Desires by Lorenz Cherry is an enquiry that delves into the intricate relationship between individual consumer choices and the pursuit of joy and happiness.  This exhibition invites viewers of all ages and walks of life to contemplate their own diverse material desires.

The core premise of Material Desires revolves around the idea that consumerism, often criticized for its excesses and negative environmental impact, can also be a source of genuine happiness and personal fulfillment. The exhibition seeks to challenge conventional stereotypes surrounding consumer culture by exploring the emotional and personal dimensions of our favourite purchases.  The core objectives of the exhibition are:

1. To Celebrate Diversity in Consumer Choices : Material Desires aims to showcase the vast spectrum of consumer items that people find joy in, highlighting the rich tapestry of tastes, interests, and backgrounds that make up our society.

2. To Challenge Assumptions : By examining the positive aspects of consumerism, the exhibition challenges stereotypes and encourages a more nuanced understanding of how our favourite things contribute to our well-being.

3. To Promote Self-Reflection : The artworks prompt visitors to reflect on their own cherished purchases and the personal significance of these objects in their lives.

4. To Foster Dialogue : The exhibition provides a platform for visitors to engage in meaningful conversations about consumerism, happiness, and the role of material possessions in our lives.

In summary, Material Desires, invites viewers to contemplate the emotional and personal dimensions of their acquisitions and explore the intersection of materialism, values, and identity

Daily Opening Times :
Friday 12 – Monday 29 July 2024
9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
**Weekends TBC**

Opening Event :
Friday 12 July 2024, 4:00pm – 7:30pm

Sarah Wells, AKA, Freekshow, is an emerging, Hobart based artist, who works with a range of mediums and scale in the dedication to bring to life her own multicoloured, fictionalised worlds.

Presented by Resource Work Cooperative

20 – 28 July 2024 | 10am-5pm

Opening event: 19 July, 6pm

Waste transformed, like phoenixes from the trash pile!

Art from Trash is returning in 2024, showcasing creative works made with salvaged and repurposed materials. The exhibition is set to open on 20th of July 2024 at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre.

Hosted By Resource Work Cooperative (aka The South Hobart Tip Shop), the exhibition will feature a diverse collection of artwork created by local artists, community groups and students who have repurposed discarded materials into beautiful, unique and thought-provoking pieces.

The aim of Art from Trash is to raise awareness about the importance of reuse and to showcase the boundless potential of discarded materials. By encouraging artists to use their creativity and imagination to transform trash into art, the exhibition hopes to inspire visitors to think about their own impact on the environment and to consider ways they can reduce or reuse waste.

As an open community exhibition, we are so proud to be able to support all peoples in exploring their creative side, with many emerging artists having gone on to make incredible careers transforming waste into art.

Visitors to Art from Trash can expect to see a wide range of artwork, including sculptures, paintings, and textiles, all crafted from materials that would otherwise have ended up in a landfill. The exhibition will feature works from both established and emerging artists, community groups, and students demonstrating the breadth of talent in the local and statewide community.

Opening Dates :
Thursday 22 August – Sunday 1 September 2024
10:00am – 4:00pm daily
CLOSED Monday 26 August 2024

Presented by the Australian Antarctic Festival

Antarctic DataSpheres is an exhibition exploring data, sound and vision captured on the last voyage of the Aurora Australis to Antarctica. 

The artwork will fill the gallery with data driven visuals surrounded by immersive spatialised sound.

Antarctic DataSpheres will be presented at Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart as an invited exhibition at the 2024 Australian Antarctic Festival. As part of their Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship, John McCormick and Adam Nash captured the ship, crew and expeditioners, assisting and documenting the many scientific experiments along the journey. Antarctic DataSpheres transforms this data, sound and imagery into a walk-in immersive experience relating Antarctica’s aesthetic grandeur and Australia’s ongoing Antarctic engagement.

John McCormick – Concept, Visuals, Interaction
Adam Nash – Sound Recording, Composition
Casey Richardson – Visual Effects, Interaction

Opening Dates :
Thursday 22 August – Monday 1 September 2024
10:00am – 4:00pm daily

Presented by the Australian Antarctic Festival in association with The Art Society of Tasmania

Antarctica & the Southern Ocean is an art exhibition celebrating the important connection of the icy continent to Hobart.

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. 

Daily Opening Times :
Friday 5 July – Sunday 11 August 2024
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed most weekends / Weekend Opening Hours TBC

“A residency within a residency. A glimpse into my creative process.

I often get the impression that a lot of the general public views artists as elusive and mysterious. We hide away in studios for hours, weeks, or months and eventually emerge with a creation. Let’s get things out in the open.

For five weeks I will move my practice out of my studio and upstairs into the studio gallery. Recent works will hang on the walls as usual, alongside my current projects. One such project is a large drawing whose subject is as tall as I am. On the days I would have otherwise been downstairs in studio 126, I’ll be in situ, working in the studio gallery. Unfortunately, this will not be every day. But on the days I am not present, my work will still be there for you to see.

I invite people not only to see what I’ve made in recent months but what I’m currently making as well. Come and watch me work, have a conversation with me, or both. You can ask me questions about my process and materials and get a glimpse of how I turn a blank surface into a hyperreal drawing using just graphite, brushes, and erasers. 

My process is a time-consuming one. The large drawing is not a project that will be completed in the course of the exhibition. You will get a glimpse of the beginning of the project in action, and the beginning of a form will emerge.”
– Katelyn Geard