Event Type: Kid Friendly

Opening Event :
Friday 4 October 2024, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Daily Opening Times :
Friday 4 – Sunday 13 October 2024
Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00noon – 5:00pm

Diaphanous Impressions by Anna Abell seeks to transcend traditional notions of art exhibitions, offering a sensorial and contemplative experience celebrating the ethereal beauty of Diaphanous Art.

Through the medium of using a variety of inks on canvas and paper, including alcohol, arcrylic and living inks. this exhibition aspires to transport viewers into a realm of enchanting luminosity and gentle fluidity, leaving an indelible impression of all who encounter its’ diaphanous allure, inviting introspection and contemplation, fostering a sense of serenity and wonder.

Daily Opening Times :
Thursday 3 – Sunday 13 October 2024
Thursday – Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Monday – Wednesday CLOSED

Contemporary fibre artist, Catriona Pollard’s tenth solo exhibition Where Stars Walk Upon The Mountain Top explores our spiritual connection to nature using woven sculpture to access the visceral and organic landscapes of spirit within nature.

The sculptures of foraged vines and recycled metal wire references the ancient basketry technique of looping that has been used across human cultures for tens of thousands of years. The looping creates patterns and a harmonious rhythm that the artist witnesses in nature.

The exhibition explores how the invisible, non-material realm can uncover the psyche of our place in the landscape, with the objective of reaching beyond the human narrative of the landscape.

By sharing dialogue with the materials and allowing them to inform the narrative of the artwork, it means that stories are formed and shared from the landscape in transformational ways – in a language that provides new meanings and relationships with spirit, nature, humans, and the landscape – and the interconnectedness of all.

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In conjunction with the exhibition and Arts Residency, Catriona will be running a Two Day Basket Weaving Workshop teaching four basketry techniques.

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About Catriona Pollard

Catriona Pollard is a contemporary artist who uses traditional fibre techniques to transform foraged plant fibres and recycled metals into evocative sculptural works which investigate human’s personal connection with the natural world.

Her practice has been recognised as a skilful exploration of ideas around nature and human’s relationship, the invisible forces and the movement of energy within it. Central to her work is the investigation of transformation and humanity’s connection, dependence, and the possibility of harmony with the ecological world.

Catriona has been selected for multiple solo exhibitions and exhibits extensively selected, group and touring exhibitions including the Australian Design Centre and Sturt National Craft Centre. She has been a finalist in many art awards including Australian Textile Art Award, International Art Textile Biennale, National Capital Art Prize, Environmental Art & Design Award, North Sydney Art Prize, Australian Fibre Arts Award, Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize and many more.

Her artwork is profiled across major art and design media and is featured nationally in galleries, high end design spaces and private collections. Watch her talk about her art at ABC TV and Gardening Australia and read in the feature in Good Weekend, SMH/The Age.  She is profiled in the Book: Woven Together: Weavers and Their Stories. See her website for more talks and media.

As a dedicated professional educator, she holds sold out sculptural basketry weaving workshops in Australia and internationally and teaches for design and craft centres. She holds demonstrations for organisations including Museums, and gives artist talks at galleries and community groups. She also established the online SchoolofBasketryArt.com with students from around the world.

Opening Event :
Saturday 31 August 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Daily Opening Times :
Monday 2 – Saturday 14 September 2024
Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sundays CLOSED
At other times by appointment

Recent paintings by Michelle Joy Gopal that dance around notions of perception, form and space, and how subjects can be interpreted.

Some paintings have been previously been incorporated as part of ‘Shell-a-vision’ stop motion animations… Sounds and images made and mushed together with time. Used as back ground scenes or as cover art for music releases. 

This exhibition focuses on the oil paintings.

Perceiving the world around us, stimulating an appetite of the mind… then trying to place that mind mess on a canvas to convey the thoughts in my head. Frustration, excitement and a coloured structured mess.

Imagination and influences of the natural environment are played with by shapes and colours.

Modern art in general has many great influences through out the art movement ism’s, especially the art movement cubism. In cubism there is an excitement of new ideas. Similarly, in this weird modern world, the digital and artificial again place new ideas into our reality. Questioning ideas and interpreting them with paint.

With colour, shape and form toying with view points and depths of the natural environment or the uniqueness of the human face.

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.

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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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

Exhibition Dates :
Friday 6 – Sunday 15 September 2024
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday – Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm

This exhibition features the best recent work of The Art Society of Tasmania members

The Annual Members Exhibition is the highlight of the year for Art Society members. This is a judged exhibition and prizes are awarded.

Each exhibiting member is invited to submit one or two works, in any medium, which have been created in the last year. .An independent panel of judges will select the overall winner ( presently $1000 kindly sponsored by Artery) and other prizes, including the Best Use of Medium and the Best Miniature painting.

Visitors to the exhibition are invited to vote for their favourite work.

This exhibition has something for everyone as all works are as varied as the artists who created them.

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