Presented by Corrective Services, Department of Justice
Exhibition Dates:
Saturday 26th September – Sunday 4th October 2026
Open 10:00am – 4:00pm Daily
Panel Event:
Sunday 27th September, 2026
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Artists with Conviction is an annual exhibition that provides prisoners within Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) facilities, as well as offenders serving orders with Community Corrections with the opportunity to showcase their creativity through art and written work in the community.
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The Artists with Conviction Exhibition of art and writing is an annual showcase of creativity and resilience. Now in its sixteenth consecutive year, the theme of this year’s exhibition is ‘Something Different’. Over the years, the exhibition has supported prisoners and offenders by providing opportunities for creative expression, healing and personal development. Through the artistic process, participants can safely explore and express complex emotions and experiences, helping them build self-awareness, process personal challenges and develop positive coping strategies.
Producing creative work and participating in the exhibition also helps the prisoners and offenders develop new skills and talents, which can boost self-esteem and build confidence. This sense of achievement can be an important step for rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community.
The diversity of work at this years’ exhibition is striking, from intricate woodwork to evocative poetry, knitted sculptures and thoughtful paintings and drawings.
Artworks are available for sale, with all monies going to the artists.
All welcome!
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Panel Event Information:
Please join us for informal panel discussion between staff and volunteers who work behind the walls of Risdon Prison and find out how art and literacy programs can be important catalysts for change.
Panellists:
Peter Maarseveen – volunteer – Photography and Experimental Image-making
Sam Leishman – volunteer – Great Balls of Fibre men’s knitting group
Allyson Ekin – Literacy Co-Ordinator, Libraries Tasmania
Elise Tollard-Darby – Creative Learning Officer, Tasmania Prison Service
Moderated by Sara Kirby – Creative Learning Officer, Tasmania Prison Service
Accessibility
Accessible Toilet (located on level 1 and in the Courtyard)
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Accessible entry via the lift in the Courtyard