Come Discover the George Town Art and Artisan Shop
The George Town Art & Artisan Shop was started with a pop up retail space, it now has a dedicated shop front at 3/83 Macquarie Street, George Town.
It is sponsored by the George Town Council and the Tasmanian State Government.
We recently celebrated our 12 month Anniversary.
The shop front it open 7 days a week from 10am till 4pm.
It is currently operated by the volunteers.
Planning for a Future in George Town
Some of the goals for the future are to build a wide and diverse range of arts and crafts, to make it a welcoming space for the artists, crafters and customers that frequent the retail space.
We recently held a paint ‘n’ sip event hosted by one of our talented artists, Alene Kiese. It was a huge success and we look forward to holding further workshops in the future.
The George Town Art & Artisan Guild
The George Town Art & Artisan Guild and its members are talented and creative individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from the award winning to the amateur crafter.
We strive to engage on a personal level amongst the volunteers and customers by sharing information, also via the retail space holding workshops and regular demonstrations.
Coming Together as a Guild
The Guild members meet on a daily basis at the Art and Artisan space by volunteering and also at our monthly member meetings.
We have also held a few social events whereby members are able celebrate together as a unified group.
Our members skills range from art, woodwork, photography, textiles and many more.
New members can apply for membership on our website or alternatively email us and we can forward the relevant details .
We did hold meetings in our retail space but needed more room due to new members, so the last few have been at George Town Council provided space.
The benefits of joining the George Town Art & Artisan Guild are to be part of a cohesive environment andspace for everyone in the George Town Municipality to enjoy.
Events at the George Town Art & Artisan Shop
We recently had a volunteer Karina sharing knowledge on World Knitting Day, which was open to everyone, at the George Town Art & Artisan Shop.
We have hosted a paint n sip event and plan on holding more events in the very near future.
The wealth of expertise and knowledge from our volunteers, the sharing of that knowledge. The social aspects are particularly pleasing also.
Welcoming Visitors to George Town
Being local artists and crafters promoting not only our local area but Tasmania as a whole, we have had people visit from Australia and overseas in our retail shop, thereby sharing a little bit of what Tasmania artists and crafters have to offer, hence, promoting our state.
Growing the Arts and Crafts in George Town
To expand our customer and membership base, we recently became incorporated so there are plenty of plans on the horizon in the next 12-18 months.
About the Art Group
The George Town Art & Artisan Shop is the retail space of the George Town Art & Artisan Guild.
A group of dedicated artists, crafters and volunteers that just recently celebrated their 12 month anniversary.
It all started with a pop up shop that now has a dedicated shopfront located at 3/83 Macquarie Street, George Town.
It is sponsored by George Town Council and the Tasmanian Government.
Explore the George Town Art & Artisan Shop online and follow on Instagram and Facebook for the latest exhibitions, updates about workshops and happenings.
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