Event Type: Exhibitions

Opening Event :
Thursday 9 January 2025, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Exhibition Dates :
Friday 10 – Monday 20 January 2025
10:00am – 5:00pm daily

An exhibition of Tasmanian Bird paintings and limited edition prints by Belinda Kurczok.
Beautifully accurate paintings of Tasmanian birds and flora. 

Opening Event :
Thursday 9 January 2025, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Exhibition Dates :
Friday 10 January – Saturday 1 February 2025
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays 11:00am – 1:00pm
Sundays CLOSED

New works by emerging artist Klaaske Greenwood.

This collection reimagines the cowgirl archetype as more than a person—it is a way of being or state of mind. These loosely painted pieces depict the duality of strength and vulnerability, rebellion and grace. Featuring local, popular culture and historical characters the exhibition plays with this sense of identity in its various forms.

Exhibition Dates :
Thursday 23 – Tuesday 28 January 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm daily 

Immerse yourself in a celebration of art and inclusion! This inspiring exhibition showcases paintings, photography, clay works, and more—all created by talented NDIS participants supported by OnTrack Tasmania. Each artwork reflects their unique stories, creativity, and connection to Tasmania’s rich natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Discover the transformative power of art and community in Creatives of Tasmania, an inspiring exhibition showcasing the talents of NDIS participants supported by OnTrack Tasmania. This unique event features a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, photography, clay works, and collaborative projects, all celebrating Tasmania’s rich natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the creative spirit of its people.

The theme, Creatives of Tasmania, serves as a canvas for exploring the island’s landscapes, wildlife, and vibrant communities. Each piece in the exhibition tells a personal story, reflecting the individuality and resilience of its creator. From bold brushstrokes depicting iconic Tasmanian landmarks to intricate clay sculptures inspired by the island’s unique flora and fauna, the exhibition invites visitors to see Tasmania through the eyes of its artists.

This event is more than an art show—it’s a celebration of inclusion, empowerment, and connection. Every artwork represents a journey, where participants have expressed their challenges, triumphs, and joys through creativity. Supported by OnTrack Tasmania, these artists have embraced the opportunity to share their talents and contribute their voices to a collective celebration of what it means to be Tasmanian.

Art, in this context, becomes a powerful medium for transformation. It offers individuals a way to explore their potential, connect with others, and express emotions that words often cannot capture. For many participants, creating these works has been a deeply personal experience, allowing them to overcome barriers, build confidence, and communicate their unique perspectives.

The exhibition also highlights the collaborative spirit that lies at the heart of Tasmanian culture. Several artworks have been created as group projects, fostering teamwork and a shared sense of achievement. These pieces symbolize unity and the strength that comes from working together, embodying the supportive and inclusive environment cultivated by OnTrack Tasmania.

Through this exhibition, OnTrack Tasmania showcases its commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities and fostering their creative growth. By providing access to resources, guidance, and encouragement, the organization ensures that participants can explore their artistic abilities and share their talents with the wider community. This event stands as a testament to the positive impact of such initiatives, reminding us of the importance of inclusion and opportunity.

Visitors to Creatives of Tasmania will be captivated by the sheer diversity and creativity on display. Each artwork invites viewers to connect with the artist’s journey, offering a glimpse into their world and their interpretation of Tasmania’s unique identity. The exhibition serves as a bridge, bringing together artists and audiences in a shared appreciation of creativity and resilience.

Ultimately, Creatives of Tasmania is a celebration of the human spirit. It reminds us that creativity has the power to unite, inspire, and transform. It’s an invitation to see beyond the surface, to understand the stories behind the art, and to celebrate the beauty of diversity in all its forms. This exhibition will leave visitors with a renewed sense of appreciation for the talent, determination, and vision of Tasmania’s creative community.

Through the lens of art, Creatives of Tasmania offers a heartfelt tribute to the island’s culture, landscapes, and people, demonstrating how art can serve as a powerful tool for connection and expression. It’s an experience not to be missed—a reminder of the creativity and resilience that define Tasmania and its community.

Opening Event :
Thursday 9 January 2025, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Exhibition to be Opened by Caroline Davies Choi

Exhibition Dates :
Thursday 9 – Sunday 19 January 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm daily

An exhibition by Rachel Bremner, exploring the expressive possibilities of contemporary mosaic using an improvised process highlighting texture, reflection, the effects of changing light on the surface.

“From early childhood leading up to my life as a visual artist, I trained and performed as a professional violinist. I continue to be fascinated by the similarities and differences between the two forms of artistic expression.

I had never conceived of music as an art form that needed words to provide background or convey what I mean to express.

Expressing myself in words has never come easily to me, I can rarely find the right ones for my purpose, music was always the perfect medium for my intense  sense of privacy. In music performance I could present my inner world to the audience, all my thoughts, reactions, emotions without having to describe the background story.

When I started to put my mosaic work out into the world, in contrast to music-making, I struggled with the obligation in the art world to use words when presenting to an audience. I felt a growing conflict with the wordless immediacy with which I wanted to engage and how much words can interfere with that engagement.

I presented the past exhibition as  an intense offering to the audience to pause, observe each work and examine emotional reactions in their own terms, with no titles, no accompanying prompts.

This Second Cycle is intended as an expression of where my life, imagination and emotional being have moved since my previous exhibition.”
– Rachel Bremner

Exhibition Dates :
Wednesday 22 January – Monday 3 February 2025
Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
*Closing at 2:00pm on Final Day : Monday 3 February 2025

An exploration of Tasmania’s dolerite and granite, by Anna Brooks

“Tasmania’s geology has fascinated me since I first saw the towering dolerite pillars on kunanyi/Mt Wellington 20 years ago.  Their straight columns and dark vertical chasms are truly inspiring.  Tasmania has the largest exposure of dolerite in the world, and roughly a third of our state is dolerite.  These rock columns therefore are a strong part of my sense of Tasmania, and have come to feel ‘home’ to me.  Likewise, the granite of the east coast and Flinders island, with its rounded sea-worn curves and orange lichen, give these places much of their character.

As a rock climber, I have had a very personal association with rock.  Climbing involves constantly feeling the rock surface to find protrusions and cracks that might supply a finger or toe hold.  The rock can become the most intimate of friends.  In this exhibition I have tried to capture the varied shapes of rock and stone and also the closer details of texture and pattern.  I have included ink drawings, acrylic paintings and photographic works.”
– Anna Brooks

Opening Event :
Friday 6 December 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
With live music recital by Ms Eo Greensticks

Exhibition Dates :
Monday 2 – Monday 16 December 2024
Saturday – Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Thursdays & Fridays 10:00am – 7:30pm

This annual exhibition of contemporary artworks created by the students and graduates of the University of Tasmania is hosted by the TUSA Painting Society, the exhibition has been designed to showcase the artistic talents of the UTAS community across the disciplines in a wide range of mediums.

This annual exhibition of contemporary artworks created by current students and graduates from the University of Tasmania is hosted by the TUSA Painting Society. The exhibition has been designed to showcase the artistic talents of the UTAS community with works from across the disciplines in a wide range of mediums.

This annual exhibition of contemporary artworks created by the students and graduates from the University of Tasmania is hosted by the TUSA Painting Society. The exhibition features works from artists majoring in the various disciplines taught at the Hunter Street Art School and the wider UTAS community in a wide range of mediums.  

The exhibition includes the ever popular ‘Salon des Refuses which presents an eclectic collection of unattributed works, all modestly priced, these can make unique festive season gifts to give to those already might have everything. Visitors are also encouraged to cast a vote and make a comment on their favourite work in ‘The Peoples’ Choice Award.Social Media

Exhibition Dates :
Wednesday 18 December 2024 – Monday 6 January 2025
10:00am – 6:00pm daily
CLOSED Christmas Day
Closing Early on Final Day : Monday 6 January 2026 10:00am – 3:00pm

A high-quality exhibition covering a wide range of approaches and disciplines and showcasing the artworks of up to 45 Tasmanian artists, each with an individual display space.

Images of Tasmania (IOT) is an annual exhibition of selected artists with links to the Tasmanian School of Creative Art in its various incarnations. It is the brainchild of Jan Peacock and Betsy Gamble, who saw the potential of a collaborative show using the Long Gallery and Sidespace Gallery over the Christmas – New Year period.  Hobart is buzzing with visitors at this time.  The first IOT exhibition was held in 1998, as the initiative of artists and art educators who trained together in the late 1950s.  

The integral aim of the show is to display coherent bodies of work rather than single pieces hence the inclusion of mini exhibitions where audiences can get a sense of individual styles.

Some artists have been exhibiting in IOT for many years, but the exhibition is annually infused with ‘new blood’ drawn mainly from art school graduates. The exhibition is entirely self-funded, and all costs and tasks of mounting and running the exhibition are shared by participating artists.

Opening Event :
Friday 6 December 2024, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Exhibition Dates :
Tuesday 3 – Monday 16 December 2024
10:00am – 4:30pm daily

Come along to Hunter Island Press‘ annual Mini Print Exhibition – artworks included can be any type of print, or mixed media with print being its major element.

HIP’s annual Mini Prints exhibition and sale features mini prints sized 21 x 21 cm – all priced at $50 each.

Each is the printmaker’s own hand-printed work. As there are no restrictions on theme or image of the mini prints, you will often see work not shown in other exhibitions.

Exhibition Dates :
Wednesday 18 December 2024 – Monday 6 January 2025
Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm 
Sundays 11:00am – 3:00pm
CLOSED Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December 2024

Precious by Wendy Edwards, reflects on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique natural heritage; what has been lost, what remains, and what is at risk.

The artworks, ranging from vibrantly coloured mixed media sculpture and unadorned white ceramic, explore the delicate beauty and fragility of place.

Coloured pieces celebrate Tasmania’s rich biodiversity, while the white ceramics evoke floral bleaching, whispering of species passed, the Tasmanian Tiger, or the Tasmanian Masked Owl still at risk.

“Precious is a meditation on what I hold dear, my quiet connection to the uniqueness of my home.

Celebrating our rich but dwindling biodiversity.”
– Wendy Edwards

Opening Event :
Friday 10 January 2025, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Exhibition Dates :
Thursday 9 – Wednesday 22 January 2025
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturdays 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sundays 10:00am – 3:00pm

Wildscapes is a pop-up exhibition that pays homage to Patricia Giles‘ legacy, showcasing her masterful depictions of the wild places and coastlines that defined her artistic journey

Step into the enchanting world of Patricia Giles, a revered Tasmanian artist whose watercolours vividly capture the untamed beauty of Tasmania’s landscapes. 

Early Works – Discover Trish’s Roots : Explore the artist’s early watercolours that reveal her deep connection to Tasmania’s wild environments. From dense rainforests to rugged mountain ranges, these pieces set the stage for her evolving exploration of nature.

Coastal Chronicles : Immerse yourself in the rhythmic ebb and flow of Patricia’s coastal watercolours. Through her meticulous brushstrokes, experience the diverse seascapes that grace Tasmania’s shores, from tranquil bays to dramatic cliffs battered by the Southern Ocean.

Wilderness Wonders : Traverse the vast wilderness through Patricia’s eyes. Encounter the untouched beauty of Tasmanian landscapes as she intricately captures the interplay of light and shadow in her watercolours. Each painting is a testament to her deep reverence for the wild places she loved.

Artistic Evolution : Witness the evolution of Patricia’s technique and style over the years. This section highlights key milestones in her artistic journey, showcasing how her approach to watercolour painting matured while maintaining a profound connection to Tasmania’s natural wonders.

Wildscapes invites art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to delve into Patricia Giles’ unparalleled vision of Tasmania’s wild places. This pop-up exhibition serves as a tribute to her enduring legacy, ensuring that her timeless watercolors continue to inspire and connect with generations to come.