Event Type: Opening Event

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

Exhibition Dates :
Wednesday 19 February – Sunday 2 March 2025
Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm 

A photographic study of the Tasmanian wilderness, by Tim Faircloth.

Viewers will be taken on a black and white journey celebrating and exploring some of the State’s favourite places. 

Tim Faircloth is a classically trained film photographer using a large format wooden field camera, vintage lenses and black and white film, processed in a home darkroom. 

Driven by a deep passion for photography as an art form, images are presented as a single edition artwork, emphasising the rarity and the significant time and effort invested in capturing it.

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 7 February 2025, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Exhibition Dates :
Friday 7 – Wednesday 26 February 2025
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm

This exhibition of new work by emerging artist Suemi Chiba explores the possibilities of clay within two different residency places, combining a variety of techniques and materials that the artist experimented with to develop skills and to explore a personal narrative.

“I would like to present an exhibition of ceramic works that combine the rough qualities of dark clays with the refined qualities of white clays. In ceramics different types of clays are generally used for different purposes; they match certain glazes and display different qualities that highlight specific processes and firing types. White clays are often used in refined and decorative work such as with porcelain figures or bone china tableware and ornaments. Often these works are decorated with painting and metallic lusters. Rougher darker clays are often used for more sculptural work and can be used in atmospheric firings where the firing itself plays a large role in the look of the work where effects are created from the fire or chemical reactions of soda and ash. Many ceramic artists will lean towards one of these two very different directions. 

I come from two different cultures that have a long history of ceramic traditions. I am half-Japanese, half-British, grew up in Alberta, Canada, and live in Tasmania, Australia. My ceramic style is influenced by all these cultures and I am still forming my own narrative in my work. I love Japanese techniques, atmospheric firings and the Japanese aesthetic and I also love highly decorative work that might have been seen in my British grandmother’s house.

I am currently completing a six month internship at Gaya Ceramic Arts and will have also completed a residency at the Medalta Historic Clay District in Alberta, Canada. During this time I have the opportunity to complete work with atmospheric firings such as soda, raku and wood firing as well as experimenting with different types of clay. I am working on combining elements of highly decorative work in porcelain with heavier clays used in atmospheric firing.”
– Suemi Chiba

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 :
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. 

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

Opening Event :
Friday 6 December 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
With live music recital by Ms Eo Greensticks

Exhibition Dates :
Monday 2 – Monday 16 December 2024
Saturday – Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Thursdays & Fridays 10:00am – 7:30pm

This annual exhibition of contemporary artworks created by the students and graduates of the University of Tasmania is hosted by the TUSA Painting Society, the exhibition has been designed to showcase the artistic talents of the UTAS community across the disciplines in a wide range of mediums.

This annual exhibition of contemporary artworks created by current students and graduates from the University of Tasmania is hosted by the TUSA Painting Society. The exhibition has been designed to showcase the artistic talents of the UTAS community with works from across the disciplines in a wide range of mediums.

This annual exhibition of contemporary artworks created by the students and graduates from the University of Tasmania is hosted by the TUSA Painting Society. The exhibition features works from artists majoring in the various disciplines taught at the Hunter Street Art School and the wider UTAS community in a wide range of mediums.  

The exhibition includes the ever popular ‘Salon des Refuses which presents an eclectic collection of unattributed works, all modestly priced, these can make unique festive season gifts to give to those already might have everything. Visitors are also encouraged to cast a vote and make a comment on their favourite work in ‘The Peoples’ Choice Award.Social Media

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.

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.

This exhibition is supported by Salamanca Arts Centre.