Event Type: Kid Friendly

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.

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

Presented by the City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band

Saturday 21 September 2024
Doors Open @ 7:45pm | Event from 8:00pm – 11:30pm

Tickets :
Adults $25
Children $15
Family (2 Adults / 2 Children) $50

Bar service available. Supper included.

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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.

Performances by the Pipes and Drums of the City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band.

Performances highlighting the finest of Highland Dancing.

Scottish country (ceilidh) dancing, complete with a dance caller and ceilidh band catering for absolute beginners through to the hardened highlander.

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PLEASE NOTE our lift is currently undergoing maintenance and repairs. Wheelchair access to levels 1 and 2 of the arts centre is currently unavailable.

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

Sacred Heart College Production 2024

Thursday 1 August, 2024 | 7:00pm
Friday 2 August, 2024 | 7:30pm
(Doors open 6:45pm)

Duration 90 minutes | 15 minute interval

Tickets are FREE but booking is essential

Hard-working, romantic playwright Terry has been trying to sell his work for some time. His most recent work called A Season of Longing has finally found the office of a Hollywood Director. Unfortunately, they have some horrific changes in mind.

The Craving is a quirky, satirical, undead comedy in two acts, featuring a disgruntled scriptwriter, a clueless director, a cast of would-be horror movie actors and, of course, zombies.

Terry the playwright has placed his beloved new script into the hands of his trusted agent, who happens to work full time as a mechanic. After much anticipation, Terry’s script, A Season of Longing, finds its way to a Director and Producer in Hollywood. Terry’s dreams are finally coming true. Unfortunately, the Director, Producers and ‘Script Editor’ that Terry is working with have some major changes in mind. The changes involve a cast of rather difficult actors and re-write’s that will change Terry’s beloved script into a zombie-infested slasher flick.  

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

Presented by Miss Kitty’s Meow

Saturday 20 July 2024, 6pm
Sunday 21 July, 2024, 6pm
Duration 90 minutes | 20 minute interval

TICKETS : 

$33 SAC Members

$35 Concession

$45 Adult

VIP $60

Door sales $50 If available

Join Tasmania’s favourite burlesque artists as they strut and shimmy to sultry blues band, Sam and the 78s!

Blues and Burlesque Beats combines the sultry sounds of the blues with the sassy and seductive vibes of burlesque. This unique and captivating event brings together the live music of a blues band with the alluring stylings of our favourite burlesque performers.

Installation by Anne Buckingham

Self(ies) in Nature considers how the natural landscape is compromised by our desire to capture ourselves on screen. Displayed as images in phone cases, the delicate relationship is explored through abstracted cyanotypes and stitched sketches.

The installation Self(ies) in Nature explores our delicate relationship with nature and how that relationship can change focus when viewed through the lens of a phone.

Being in nature benefits us physically and emotionally, and nature in turn benefits from our understanding and respect for it.

This balance can be disturbed when we turn the lens to include ourselves and the perspective changes from nature in the spotlight, to merely being a backdrop to self.

Our need to be centre stage can diminish our ability to be truely present with nature. The artwork questions what is lost when we become the focal point and nature is the accessory.

The abstracted cyanotypes are a collaboration with nature and combine found natural objects and repurposed fabric. Cyanotypes are a form of camera-less photography which rely on the sun for processing and ultimately give nature the final say in the outcome.

The design of the installation highlights our tendency to display our achievements of being in nature. Sketched profiles suggest, however, the fleetingness of humans in comparison to the natural landscape, despite any attempts to dominate it. They are accompanied by thoughts of nature writers, who too, grapple with our complicated relationship with the environment.

The installation follows an Arts Residency at Salamanca Arts Centre.