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Art Trails Tasmania
Here at Art Trails Tasmania you’ll be able find a growing range of Tasmanian artists and artisans, makers and writers, crafters and designers from across the stunning and inspiring state of Tasmania.
Are you looking for artist led events like exhibitions and workshops? The What’s On directory and Events News are the places to explore!
Discover Tasmanian Artists
Our What’s On area lets you discover artists, open studio trails, exhibitions, artist led workshops and classes, artist in residencies, art and craft retreats, art societies and groups, galleries, cafes and shops, as well as the markets and fairs where artists sell their work.
Join Our Growing Art Trails Tasmania Artist Community
Grow your artist profile as a member of Art Trails Tasmania, have your story told and shared on our blog, Facebook, Instagram and email newsletters. Plus have access to member only content to help develop skills and opportunties.
Have Artist Profile Stories Sent Directly to You
We have two monthly email newsletters, a members only newsletter and our Community What’s On and Artist Profile email newsletter (free to join), sharing the stories and events of our members, skill sharing posts and special discounts and polls.
Receive the 8 Exciting Tasmanian Artists eBook
When you join our Community email newsletter you’ll receive the 8 Exciting Tasmanian Artists and their Sources of Inspiration PDF eBook, as my gift to you for joining our supportive community.
Craft Your Own Creative Tasmanian Holiday Guide
Regularly Updates in the Community Newsletter
The regular updates are shared via our popular Community Newsletter so you can always have the most current details for planning your creative Tasmanian holiday.
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The Craft Your Own Creative Tasmanian Holiday Guide invites art lovers to embark on a journey into the heart of creativity in Tasmania.
By exploring local galleries, exhibitions, and artist-led workshops, you can uncover the island’s rich artistic soul.
You’ll have the chance to connect with passionate creators, experience the magic of handcrafted works, and immerse yourself in vibrant art trails, festivals, and retreats — each one revealing Tasmania’s unique and inspiring creative spirit.
Discover the Joys to Be Found in the Creative Tasmania Holiday Guide
The joy lies in discovering Tasmanian artists, learning about their work, and exploring the workshops and art retreats they lead.
This guide is designed to make it easy for you to unearth the artists, makers, designers, crafters, art and craft hubs, artist-led galleries and shops, collectives, and co-operatives, as well as the festivals, fairs, markets, and even local councils that genuinely value our creative community.
By directly connecting you with our arts and crafts members, I hope you’ll be inspired by their talents and gain a true sense of their personalities.
Explore their social media, follow them, sign up for their newsletters, and embrace this opportunity to engage authentically with real artists as they share their passion for creativity and Tasmania.
Our Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition Evolves into a Trail
Join us in 2024 as the Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition evolves into a trail to lead you on meandering paths to a series of beautiful and inspiring galleries.
We outgrew out original home, we’ve been nurtured well, flourished and the exhibition is now strong enough to go on a journey with five fabulous exhibition venues across the state. Come along with us!
Discover the Members of Art Trails Tasmania
Art Trails Tasmania is an artist led initiative by Belinda Stinson, with the goals of supporting and empowering artists, help showcase their wonderful talents and activities, share their stories through Artist Profile blog posts and give you the delightful experience of crafting your own creative tour of Tasmania. Click here to learn more about Art Trails Tasmania.
What Our Members Say About Us…
Recently I became a member of Art Trails Tasmania. I am impressed of what has been done so far to get Artist Profile Story out there. To me that is real help and support.
Art Trails Tasmania is the perfect vehicle for artists to be recognised and celebrated.
Art Trail Tasmania is a great way to publicise your creative enterprise. As a member, I particularly enjoy receiving the regular newsletters.
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.
Take a Deep Dive Into the Art Trails Tasmania Members’ Artist Profiles
Come be inspired by the stories of our Artist Profile and Artists Ensemble Members as they share how they nurture their muses, key lessons learnt along their artist journey and what impels them to create in their favourite mediums. Join our Artist Community today here and have your story told.
Stephen Bond’s Journey as a Sculptor
Meet the Tasmanian Sculptor Stephen Bond My most “favouratist” thing about being an Artist is when you come up with something new and it has what can only be described as the Wow Factor. The Wow Factor makes art a “donkey and carrot” thing for the likes of me. The...
Dawn Murray: Balancing History and Innovation
Meet Dawn Murray and Explore With Her the Joy in Creating The most creative joy I'm given comes from the people around me sharing and learning off each other. Enjoying the landscape and the way we use and see things is always interesting and opens up new ways of...
Flourish Creatively at the North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival
It's Time to Be Part of the NETAC Festival The North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival Theme: "Something Old, Something New" 2024 is a special birthday for the NETAC Festival we have reached 50 years of running the event. So it’s celebrations all round. Our theme...
Read the Art Trails Tasmania Latest Posts
Capturing Tasmania’s Beauty with Steve Barnes
A Life Spent Seeing Beauty All Around The opportunity to just soak and capture beauty is like therapy for me. I love landscapes, especially if they have water involved. Forty South magazine featured my nautical photography recently, and I realised again they are some...
Tasmanian Craft Fair Celebrating Community & Creativity
How the Tasmanian Craft Fair Brought Community Together In the late 1970s Deloraine experienced an influx of artists and craftspeople seeking an alternative lifestyle. Rotarians at the time explored ways of facilitating the integration of these new creative people...
Learn About Our Latest Art & Craft Event News
Tasters and Workshops at the Launceston Art Society
It’s time to explore the fascinating range of tasters and workshops that’s happening at the Launceston Art Society for non-members and members.
Unveiling the Crafting Your Own Creative Tasmanian Holiday Guide
Come discover the sparkling new Art Trails Tasmania treasure, “Crafting Your Own Creative Tasmanian Holiday Guide” that lets you find workshops, exhibitions & more
Flourish Creatively at the North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival
Flourish creatively by being part of the vibrant North East Art and Craft Festival in beautiful Scottsdale with the theme “Something Old, Something New”!
Nurture Your Creativity and Thrive
Creativity Found with 10 Essential Sources for Mixed Media Artists and Crafters
Explore the versatile world of mixed media art with 10 inspiring sources & key principles for creating rich, textured artworks for artists & crafters with this Creativity Calendar story by Art Trails Tasmania.
Sketching Tasmania Your Inspiring Guide to an Artistic Adventure Through Urban and Town Landscapes
Discover Tasmania’s urban charm! Your inspiring guide for urban sketchers to sketching adventures amid 20 picturesque towns and cityscapes.
Unleashing Your Creative Potential Within Supportive Arts and Crafts Groups
How to unleash your creative potential within the welcoming and supportive community of arts and crafts groups and flourish creatively wherever you are.
Explore the Power of Creative Business Skills Sharing with Art Trails Tasmania
Empowering Artists with 30 Key Tips for Unleashing the Powers of Newsletters
Unlocking Success with 30 Essential Insights for Artists on Maximising Email Marketing and Newsletter Power.
15 Tips for Selling Success and Thriving on Bluethumb Part 1
Discover 15 tips for financial success and flourishing on Bluethumb, the vibrant online marketplace connecting artists with art buyers in this two part guide by Art Trails Tasmania.
15 Strategies for Artists to Make Money on Etsy and Avoid Common Pitfalls
Discover 15 strategies to boost your income on Etsy, perfect for artists aiming to thrive in the online marketplace & monetise their work.
Flourish with Our Art Trails Tasmania Members Only Content
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How to Connect with Authors and Publishers to Ignite Your Creative Income
This members only practical guide on how to connect with authors and publishers as an illustrator is all about helping you create a secure creative income from your art.
How to Be a Top Selling Artist on Bluethumb Part 2
Dive into Part 2 of our very practical series on how to sell more work on Bluethumb and become a prominent top selling Bluethumb artist!
How to Effectively Promote Your Events on Facebook and Instagram
In this Members Only story discover how to use Facebook and Instagram’s vast reach to promote your artist-led events, growing your following and attendances.