Discover the Artists & Galleries of the Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition
The Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition is an annual celebration of the island’s thriving art scene, connecting art lovers with talented local artists across various media.
From painting and sculpture to photography and textiles, the exhibition features a diverse range of works inspired by Tasmania’s stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.
Explore Five Unique Exhibition Venues for the Art Trails Tasmania Exhibition
Spanning five beautiful venues across the island, this event allows visitors to explore Tasmania’s natural beauty while engaging with its rich artistic heritage.
Art lovers are encouraged to follow the trail of exhibition spaces, which showcase unique works in settings that highlight both creativity and community.
Exploring Creativity
Each venue provides an immersive experience, from intimate galleries to historic buildings, making the journey as enjoyable as the art itself.
For those passionate about discovering new talent and artistic expression, the Art Trails Tasmania Exhibition offers a captivating and inspiring adventure through Tasmania’s creative heart.
Your Exhibition Opening Invitation
You’re Invited to the Opening of the Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition!
We have five openings for you to enjoy and hope you can join us:
- Jane Seychell Gallery, St Helens 10am Friday 25th October
- Sheffield Art Gallery, 11am Friday 25th October
- The Kitchen Collective, Fitzpatricks Inn, Westbury, 3.30pm Friday 25th October
- Makers at the Courthouse, Lilydale, 11am Saturday 26th October
- Poatina Tree Art Gallery, 2pm Sunday 27th October
Exhibition Opening Times, Dates and Locations
Poatina Tree Art Gallery
For the time of the exhibition, the gallery will be open 5 days, per week, Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm, from Friday 25th October to Sunday 24th November.
The Village Green, Gordon Street, Poatina 7302.
Sheffield Art Gallery
The gallery is open 7 days, 10am to 3pm, with the exhibition running from Friday 25th October to Sunday 24th November.
Sheffield Art Gallery, 6 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield 7306.
Read the Sheffield Art Gallery Profile Story here.
Makers @ the Courthouse, Lilydale
The gallery is open Friday to Tuesday, 10am to 4pm, with the exhibition running from Friday 25th October to Sunday 24th November.
Makers @ the Courthouse, 1951 Main Road, Lilydale 7268.
Read the Makers at the Courthouse Art Group Profile here.
Jane Seychell Gallery, St Helens
Inside the Bendigo Bank
The gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm (closed Sunday and Monday ), with the exhibition running from Friday 25th October to Saturday 9th November.
Jane Seychell Gallery, 41 Cecilia St, St Helens
Read the Jane Seychell Gallery Profile story here.
The Kitchen Collective, Fitzpatrick’s Inn, Westbury
This venue is open for the exhibition Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm, with the exhibition running from Friday 25th October to Sunday 24th November.
The Kitchen Collective, Fitzpatrick’s Inn, 56 Meander Valley Road, Westbury.
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The Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition Catalogue
The Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition’s 46-page catalogue is a celebration of the extraordinary range of artistic expression showcased by 60 talented artists. With a remarkable collection of 137 works, the catalogue captures the creative diversity that defines the exhibition, offering a detailed exploration of each artist’s contribution.
Covering an array of mediums such as textiles, ceramics, paintings, glass, photography, and sculpture, the catalogue offers insights into the overview of the exhibition’s vibrant and eclectic displays.
Whether you are drawn to intricate fabric works, the tactile beauty of ceramics, the striking colours of paintings, or the delicate craft of glass and sculpture, the catalogue is an essential companion for navigating the exhibition.
The 46-page catalogue for this year’s Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition is available to download, allowing art enthusiasts to explore the depth of the works on display. Don’t miss the chance to request your download link and immerse yourself in this celebration of Tasmanian artistic talent and creativity.
Raffle Prizes
Tickets are 3 for $5
We have wonderful raffle prizes provided by Search Press Australia!
Raffle tickets can be purchased at each venue with funds raised going to support the gallery and Art Trails Tasmania.
Each venue will draw a prize. The winner will be contacted and the prize posted to them.
1st Prize
Drawing Nature by Giovanni Civardi, Botanical Illustration from Life by Isik Guner & 40 Piece Travel Sketching Kit value $135
2nd Prize
Macrame for the Modern Home by Isabella Strambio, Lettering with Love by Sue Hiepler and Yasmin Reddig & Buttercream Petals by Neetha Syam value $118
3rd Prize
Colour Demystified by Julie Collins, Start to Paint Pastels by Jenny Keal & a
Watercolour Field Kit Travel Palette 48 colours value $108
4th Prize
Sew in Style by Erin Hentzel, The Wonderful World of Rose Minuscule by
Laurence Bonnet & a 5 Pack Sewing Scissors Set value $97
5th Prize
Debbie Shore’s Sewing Room Secrets Quilting, Bogo Bags by Beate Schmitz & Half Yard Vintage by Debbie Shore value $90
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People’s Choice Award
This year we have our first People’s Choice Award where you get to vote for your favourite work at each venue.
Simply complete one of the voting slips and drop it in the pretty box. You can vote once per venue and at multiple venues.
We’re able to do this because of the generous support of Search Press Australia. Each prize consists of inspiring arts and crafts books published by Search Press.
The prizes include:
- Drawing Animal Portraits in Coloured Pencil by Lisa Ann Watkins, The Beginners Guide to Drawing Portraits, Watercolour Pencil 48 Set
- Lulu’s Crochet Dolls by Lulu Compotine, Beginner’s Guide to Crochet by Claire Montgomerie, Modern Guide to Textured Crochet by Lee Sartori
- Beginner’s Guide to Knitting by Lynne Rowe, Beautiful Blankets, Afghans and Throws by Leonie Morgan, Mabel Bunny & Co by Claire Gelder
- Free Motion Embroidery by Katie Essam, Transfer Embellish Stitch by Jen Fox and Sarah Case, Mini Amigurumi Animals by Sarah Abbondio
- Silk Paper Creations for the Fibre Artist by Judith Pinnell, Freeform Knitting & Crochet by Jenny Dowde, Paper Panda’s Guide to Papercutting
Search Press Judges Prize
With thanks to Search Press Australia we have five judges prizes to award. They include:
- Jean Haines World of Watercolour by Jean Haines, Painting Mood and Atmosphere in Watercolour by Barry Herman, A4 Sketchpad and pencils
- Stitched Textiles Flowers by Bobby Britnell, Wool Applique Folk Art by Rebekah Smith, 5 Pack textile scissors set
- Colour Play 2nd Edition by Joel Wolfrom, Machine Embroidery Art by Alison Holt, 36 Watercolour Pencils set
- Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers by Elizabeth Bone, Basketweaving for Beginners by Sylvie Begot, Yarn Spinning with a Modern Twist by Vanessa Kroening
- Acrylic Paint Pouring by Tania Jung, Encyclopaedia of Oil Techniques by Jeremy Galton, Beginners Guide to Pottery and Ceramics by Jacqui Atkin
Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors for the Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition.
Their commitment has been instrumental in bringing this event to life, enabling us to highlight the diverse talents of our local artists.
Thanks to their backing, we can continue to celebrate creativity and community.
Art Exhibitions, especially grass roots ones like the Art Trails Tasmania annual exhibition rely on the support that comes from sponsors who value the arts and crafts, community and creativity.
It is with a full heart that thanks is given to:
- Search Press Australia
- Community Bank Deloraine and Districts, Bendigo Bank
- The Truffledore
- Kentish Garden Club
- The Empire Hotel in Deloraine
- The Kitchen Collective
- Spreyton Picture Framing
- Creatively Belle
- Art as Mania
Grassroots art projects such as ours thrive with the support of local and national businesses through sponsorship.
This backing not only provides essential financial resources but also fosters community engagement, allowing artists to flourish and contribute to cultural development.
Sponsorship strengthens creative initiatives, helping them reach broader audiences, and ensures a sustainable future for the arts, benefiting both artists and society.
If you would like to be a sponsor for our upcoming events and projects do please contact Belinda.
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Belinda is doing a great job creating a professional looking artist hub online. Check out the profile I posted recently to see how well she does them. To all my artist friends let’s help make this THE go to place to discover local artists.
You won’t regret joining Art Trails Tasmania . It’s a welcoming community for creatives at any career stage.Becoming an Art Trails Tasmania member wasn’t a hard decision for me to make as it’s such a wealth of knowledge and support.Being member provides a quality way to showcase your creative endeavours and it’s quickly growing in reach.
We operate a home based picture framing business and recently joined Art Trails Tasmania as a means to giving us exposure to the wider artist community. We have almost immediately seen increase in activity thru our online sites, which I am certain will lead to more opportunities to grow our business.
