Opening Event :
Sunday 9 February 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Exhibition Dates :
Wednesday 5 – Tuesday 18 February 2025
Sunday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am – 4:00pm

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Lagarostrobos

Ned Trewartha is known for his beautiful traditional timber dinghies built from Tasmanian timbers.
He is no longer building dinghies but now concentrating on unique furniture and lyrical sculptures. In this exhibition his work is focussed on the beauty of Huon Pine. 

Ned Trewartha has been a traditional wooden boat builder and designer/maker for over thirty years. He is well known for his handcrafted clinker dinghies built from select Tasmanian timbers. He is no longer building boats but now spending his time building furniture, small sculptures, ukuleles and when time allows playing golf.

He has always been passionate about the sustainable use of Tasmanian timbers, believing they are unique and precious and should be treated with great respect. Timber for each project is carefully selected to minimise waste. He does not like waste. Ned uses recycled timber from wherever and whenever he can. He cannot understand how these aged timbers with so much character and history can be discarded as no longer useful.

The hard won patina of age should be celebrated not trashed, and he is not afraid to show off those battle scars and  what some may see as faults, rather adhering to the concept of ‘wabi sabi’. Some of Neds’ furniture has a sculptural element but always maintains form and an honest functionality.

He feels absolutely privileged to be able to work with timbers such as Huon Pine everyday.
He and his wife Kim have created their own workshop/gallery/home at Woodbridge on the beautiful D’Dentrecasteaux Channel.

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Thalassophile

Thalassophile ‘One who loves the sea – a person drawn to the ocean… ‘
New works by award winning maritime artist Jane Flowers explore a love of sailing the ocean blue, being on boats, staring at the horizon and exploring the littoral zone.

Jane has been sailing boats for as long as she has been a professional artist. She has raced to Hobart a few times and done numerous coastal deliveries. Time on the water inspires her often dramatic and sometimes meditative oils on canvas.

Jane’s paintings capture the many moods of our ocean and waterways and express the pleasure of being in, on or around the water  – recurring themes of sea and sky, wind and water, the shape of sail and the treasures of beachcombing.

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Full Program for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025 online HERE

Opening Event :
Friday 21 February 2025, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Exhibition Dates :
Friday 21 February – Tuesday 4 March 2025
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday CLOSED

After The Rain by Sam Wilkinson, presents an intimate response to a seven day expedition through the remote regions of Tasmania’s South West. 

After The Rain is a body of work inspired by a seven day expedition through the remote regions of Tasmania’s South West. Shaped by a first day of heavy rainfall, the work explores the raw beauty of this majestic, yet unforgiving landscape and the untamed weather conditions that followed. 

These paintings are not exact representations, but rather seek to capture the emotional essence of what the artist experienced – shifting skies, blankets of mist and the stillness of rain soaked air. They delve into the powerful impact this precious and ancient landscape can hold both physically and emotionally, how it enters the body, stirs the mind, and lingers long after the journey has ended.

Opening Event :
Friday 24 January 2025, 5:00pm – 7:00pm 

Exhibition Dates :
Friday 24 January – Sunday 2 February 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm daily

A duo exhibition by Greg Ferry and Vanessa Stockard inspired by worship, icons from the Abbey of the good boy, and Gold frames.

Icons have a long history dating as far back as the 3rd century in Christianity, displaying portrait images or narrative scenes depicting scenes of worship or religious events. Often painted in small scale, on wood, egg tempera and gold. Often depicting the lives of saints or pilgrimage. 

Greg Ferry and Vanessa Stockard visit this method of pictorial construction with their own interpretations of iconography. Greg Ferry’s homage to the enormous Huntaway dog Harvey and his Abbey of the good boy and Vanessa Stockard’s Kevin the Kitten enter the ancient and mysterious world of worship.

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.

Opening Event :
Friday 22 November 2024, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Daily Opening Times :
Thursday 21 – Saturday 30 November 2024
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm 

**Variation / Extended Opening Hours on Friday 22 November 2024 : 12:00noon – 8:00pm (includes Opening Event)**

QUALIA by emerging artist Adam Whish-Wilson aims to explore the relationship between physical place and psychological states.

Capturing the simple joys and fleeting beauty of everyday life, Adam’s artwork invites us into his personal world. From his early experiences of life far from home to the intimate moments shared with family, QUALIA offers a meditation on existing through both melancholy and happiness.

With vibrating oil colours applied from expressive brushstrokes, and ink roller passes, Adam has rendered these scenes to evoke a sense of nostalgia across various colours and psychological states.

By capturing the fleeting beauty of perception and experiential living, he invites us to reflect on our own connections to the world around us.

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This exhibition is supported by Salamanca Arts Centre.

Daily Opening Times :
Wednesday 6 – Monday 18 November 2024
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 4pm

Dive into the vibrant world of Tasmanian wildlife through the delicate and detailed artistry of coloured pencil drawings.

Above & Below is an art exhibition featuring meticulously detailed colour pencil drawings and fine art prints by two Hobart-based wildlife artists – Rachel Harris (Rachel Harris Art) and Tasha Waller (Immersed Images).

Explore Tasmania’s unique wildlife – both familiar backyard visitors and critically endangered icons – and meet the artists.

Approximately 35 artworks will be on display, featuring Tasmanian birds, mammals and marine life. This exhibition explores the connections between art and conservation. Original colour pencil drawings and fine art prints will be available for purchase.

Colour pencil is not a widely used artistic medium – it is painstakingly slow to work with, and a single drawing can take several weeks to complete. However, it allows for the creation of beautifully life-like drawings, full of meticulous details of fur, feathers, eyes, whiskers and scales. The detail in the work is what brings our native animals to life. The artists’ intention is to let the viewer see the animals’ personalities, to make eye contact, evoke an emotional response, and build connection.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local conservation organisations, including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, the Raptor Refuge, the Handfish Conservation Project, and Birdlife Tasmania.

Daily Opening Times :
Friday 25 October – Monday 4 November 2024
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Opening Event :
Friday 1 November 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Point of Reference by Michelle van Pelt is an inquiry into how, and why, we respond to landscape through painting.

Feelings of distance and isolation, enclosure and safety, or clear eyed wonder and joy can arise spontaneously when viewing a landscape. This collection of paintings attempts to delve a little deeper into those initial responses. In particular, it asks that we consider what of our selves we bring to each experience of the land. How do we view a landscape? And who are we when we are looking or responding? Does our experience of the encounter shift as we move through a place, or spend more time? In this way, the point of reference circles between that which is seen, and that which is looking.

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Daily Opening Times :
Thursday 19 – Sunday 29 September 2024
10am – 4pm daily

Fire Works promises to be a spectacular presentation of all that is magical about the medium of ceramics from the mesmerising malleability of the raw material through to the serendipitous results of each firing.

Fire Works aims to explore how each of the participating artists uses clay and deals with its unique qualities and challenges. Ceramics is a fascinating medium and – as with glass-making and metal-casting – the outcomes are very much determined by the vagaries of fire or more specifically the kiln. Every single exhibit has most likely been fired at least twice – making its appearance in this show something of a miracle.