Event Type: Exhibitions

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.

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.

Opening Event : Studio Gallery, Level 2
Thursday 5 December 2024, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Meet the Artist : Studio Gallery, Level 2
Saturday 7 December 2024, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Exhibition Dates :
Thursday 5 December 2024 – Friday 31 January 2025
**Installation viewable 24/7

The beauty and fragility of the southern ice cap and ocean captured in a single image by a unique three-dimensional artwork made with layered Perspex.

The Great Southern Ocean project is a collection of small artworks created specifically for exhibition at the Salamanca Art Centre Studio Gallery and Lightbox. The focal piece is Monument, a 3-dimensional painting on display in the Lightbox. This artwork was created by Beric Henderson, and made by applying small amounts of paint to sequential layers of clear Perspex and then assembling them together. The resulting holographic image reveals an iceberg forever captured in time. There are human and marine visitors above and below the waterline. The Monument artwork, together with the intricate drawings and paintings in the Studio Gallery, express a unique artistic vision of the power and beauty of the Southern ocean and Antarctic region.

This artwork was created by artist Beric Henderson, and inspired by his time as former Artist-in-Residence at the Salamanca Art Centre’s Artists’ Cottage in 2023. Since 2019 the artist has been producing an ever-growing body of ocean themed paintings and drawings, many of which have been shortlisted for national art prizes including the Mission to Seafarers (2022/2023), Adelaide Perry Drawing Award (2020/2021) and recently the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Award (2024). The artist is based in the warmer climate of the NSW mid-north coast but frequently visits Hobart to seek inspiration.

Opening Event :
Thursday 5 December 2024, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Meet the Artist :
Saturday 7 December 2024, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Exhibition Dates :
Thursday 5 December 2024 – Friday 31 January 2025
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

CLOSED for Christmas / New Year
from 5:00pm Friday 20 December 2024 | REOPENS 9:00am Monday 6 January 2025

An imaginative collection of unique paintings and drawings by Beric Henderson, inspired by the wild majestic beauty, icy landscapes and roaring seas of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.

Great Southern Ocean is a collection of unique artworks that explore the excitement and beauty of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic ice-lands. From the ferocious stormy seas of the roaring forties to the dream-like quietude of Antarctic icescapes, this collection of small drawings and paintings will inspire the imagination!

The artworks on display were created by artist Beric Henderson, and inspired by his time as former Artist-in-Residence at the Salamanca Art Centre’s Artists’ Cottage in 2023. Since 2019 the artist has been producing an ever-growing body of ocean themed paintings and drawings, many of which have been shortlisted for national art prizes including the Mission to Seafarers (2022/2023), Adelaide Perry Drawing Award (2020/2021) and recently the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Award (2024). The artist is based in the warmer climate of the NSW mid-north coast but frequently visits Hobart to seek inspiration.

Many of the works in this exhibition reflect on the changing marine environment impacted by climate change. The drawings and paintings were drawn from the artist’s imagination with the intention of better appreciating the ocean wave patterns and rhythms, and the impact of global warming on the Antarctic ice cap. The artworks are intended to promote reflection on the power, importance and beauty of the Earth’s oceans, and the critical role ongoing research will play in understanding and maintaining it.

All artworks are for sale and priced for Christmas!

Opening Event :
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Exhibition Dates :
Tuesday 26 November – Monday 16 December 2024
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Mondays CLOSED

Land Bridge by Peta Cross consists of multiple small en plein air oil paintings on wood. Painted quickly with minimal reworking they are largely sea scapes. The paintings are part of a sequence completed over several years mapping the coasts of Northern Tasmania (where the artist was born) and Southern Victoria (where the artist lives). 

The exhibition Land Bridge is an enquiry into The Bassian Plain or isthmus that is now submerged between Southern Victoria, (Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory) and Northern Tasmania  (Mussleroe Bay to Cape Grim). The exhibition also includes, oil sketches from Flinders Island.

The Bassian Plain or isthmus served as a land bridge for thousands of years until the last ice age, 12,000 years ago. Many species of plants, birds, marsupials, insects and of course Palawa moved freely through the extraordinary biosphere it can only have been. The Palawa oral history of this event is notably one of the oldest if not the oldest narratives in history. Recorded in the 1830’s the narrative describes the positioning of the star Canopus near the South Pole.

Researchers were able to measure the sea floor of the Bass Straight and the ability to cover the isthmus on foot. They calculated the positioning of the star by descriptions of the Palawa and discovered that both conditions occurred at least 12,000 years ago.

The “ghost land plain” reveals itself through the many tiny islands of the Bass Straight. So many histories are now secrets of the deep and as geological time reveals, our histories may be submerged in years to come or another land bridge form.

” I have been fascinated by this sense of the land yearning for itself for so many years. I have spent most of my life living on both sides of the straight. Born and raised on the North West coast now living in Narrm ,Melbourne.

As a painter I am interested in sketches or unfinished works as much as finished works. This exhibition is an effort to draw or simply “map”, light, air, sea, coast, it is more of a work in progress, the mapping is not complete and the idea around the landbridge may be developed into a larger scale exhibition in the future.”
– Peta Cross

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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.

Nolan School of Art | Adults

Opening event:
15 November | 6pm

Daily Opening Times :
Monday 4 November – Sunday 1 December 2024

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays 10am – 4pm
Sundays 1pm – 4pm

On the shoulders of giants, the adult students of Nolan School of Art are inspired by art movements and art practice from the past.

On the 25th year of Nolan School of Art, we celebrate the many students who have past through our doors with an exhibition form the classes of Phoebe Webb, Jake Walker, Josh Lamb, and Caroline McGregor. You will see contemporary gestural abstraction, sensual life drawing, funky still life, and various spirited daubings.