Event Type: Kid Friendly

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. 

Performances :
Saturday 12 April 2025 @ 2:00pm  : Matinee
Saturday 12 April 2025 @ 6:00pm
Sunday 13 April 2025 @ 2:00pm : Matinee

Doors Open 20 minutes prior to performance

Duration : 60 minutes | NO Interval

Tickets :
Babies (under 2) $0
Kids (under 16) $10
Concession $15
Adult $20

Tickets available at the door, cash and card options (pending availability).

An acrobatic treat for all ages!

Tasmania’s own ROOKE brings us all a little closer once more, right to the edge of our seats.

Their new work, Nimble, plays the line between tension and joy, risk and release. Blocks, boxes and acrobats will be stacked and balanced and belly laughs will be had. This intimate work explores connection, humanity and trust.

A treat for the whole family. Not to be missed.

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Saturday 1 February 2025
Doors Open @ 7:00pm | Performance from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Duration : 3 Hours (includes interval)

Tickets :
$35 Full Price
$20 Concession
Children under 15 free

**This Event is All Ages**

Japanese-born Montz Matsumoto‘s banjo and voice have entertained Australian audiences in festivals, venues, local markets and streets for almost 20 years. Montz and his band Voicestrings will showcase his new album Missing Home. The audience will experience many mesmerizing moments of tranquillity, excitement, affinity, and innovation.

This is the concert to showcase the music from Montz’s 3rd Album Missing Home. The album is a collection of Bluegrass, Celtic and Montz’s original Japanese songs and instrumentals which takes you through many mesmerizing moments of foot-tapping rhythm and virtuosic improvisations and tranquillizing melodies. All the musicians in this project have a wide range of musical backgrounds and experiences.

North Carolinian bass player Ross Sermons toured all over the US and has experienced almost all kinds of American music. Huon-based flautist Elisse Kleiner has been experimenting with a wide music horizon like folk, Brazilian, and contemporary music after she studied classical music and performed with the Melbourne Symphony. Paddy Montgomery on guitar and bouzouki is one of the most demanded instrumentalists in the Australian acoustic music scene who is very fluent in Celtic, Bluegrass, Greek and Middle Eastern traditional music. Cloudy Davey has been singing all around the Barossa Valley, SA.

Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 January 2025
Full Performance & Workshop Schedule available via The SESSIONS Project website

The SESSIONS Project is more than an arts event – it’s a celebration of local Tasmanian talent, creativity, and community. After a 12-month hiatus, The SESSIONS Project is relaunching at the Peacock Theatre in January 2025 with a 2-day series of specialised events. Discover unforgettable performances that inspire connection and celebrate Tasmania’s thriving arts scene.

This milestone event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The SESSIONS Project. From unforgettable live performances to inspiring collaborations, we thrive on creating spaces where our creativity can shine and audiences feel connected to the heartbeat of Tasmania.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to The SESSIONS Project, this is your chance to experience the magic of Tasmanian talent like never before. Explore the full lineup on the website and join us in celebrating the incredible depth of artistry our island has to offer.

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

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.