Art Societies and Groups
Art societies as well as art and craft groups are so important for sharing skills, ideas, opportunities and friendships.
They’ll run workshops and classes, exhibitions, excursions and retreats to benefit their members and often have a shop front and/or gallery presence for you to visit.
Usually run by volunteers, the digital presence of art societies and groups can range from simply a Facebook page through to a website, newsletters and online courses.
Their workshops are generally artist led and have pricing for members and visitors.
Find Out What’s On in the ATT Newsletter
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It is time to explore the vibrant Sheffield Art Gallery that’s the home of diverse art works created by talented Tasmanian artists on the road to the World Heritage Cradle Mountain.
Two Decades of Art, Creativity and Community at the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe
Celebrating the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe’s 20 years of growth, community, bold vision, and showcasing local art in north west Tasmania in their Gallery Profile story with Art Trails Tasmania.
Art Meets Healing at the Blue Tree Gallery
Discover Blue Tree Gallery, a space for artists and visitors to explore the emotional power of art, fostering inclusivity and mental health advocacy with their Gallery Profile story with Art Trails Tasmania
Find Art Societies and Groups from Across Tasmania
Here you’ll find the Art Trails Tasmania members who are running art societies and art and craft groups.
To help you plan your explorations we look at Tasmania as nine regions:
North West
ArtsCape Wynyard
An artist-run initiative in Wynyard, operating on unceded Tommiginner land in Tasmania. We are incorporated volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that provides a space for local artists and groups to gather and meet.
Explore this supportive and enabling art group, ArtsCape Wynyard online to discover the latest program of events, including exhibitions and workshops, arts call outs and how to join this friendly artists co-op.
Be sure to follow ArtsCape Wynyard on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest news!
Visit at:
45 Jackson Street
Wynyard, Tas 7325
The Arty Duck
The Arty Duck is a welcoming community of artists and makers specialising in locally made arts and crafts with a shopfront open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Come explore the Arty Duck website, discover their designers, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.
30 Smith Street
Smithton, TAS 7330
West Coast
The Islands: Bruny, Flinders and King Islands
Central North – including Launceston
Poatina Tree Art Gallery
Poatina Tree Art Gallery is a community Gallery run by Poatina Arts. We are a small nurturing Gallery that provides exhibition opportunities to local artists and artists connected to our broader community.
Visit Poatina Arts online to discover all that this vibrant creative collective are doing, including a gallery space, glass studio, artist in residence program, rehearsal spaces, music studio rooms, and a ceramic studio. Be sure to join the newsletter and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X too for all the latest news.
Gordon Street
Poatina, TAS 7302
The Poatina Tree Art Gallery is an exhibiting venue for the 5th Annual Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition.
Sheffield Art Gallery
The Sheffield Art Gallery exhibits and sells arts and crafts created by our diverse and talented group of local artisans. We provide a high quality gallery service open to the general public. We respond to the needs of the community by providing an exhibition space open to local artists and encourage all sectors of the community to participate.
Visit the Sheffield Art Gallery online , discover the exhibitions, workshops and special events. Be sure to follow on Facebook.
6 Pioneer Close
Sheffield, TAS 7306
The Sheffield Art Gallery is an exhibiting venue for the 5th Annual Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition.
Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society (LAS)
The Society encourages the development of art skills and knowledge and enables members to promote their work through exhibitions as well as encouraging skill development via workshops. Social interaction and networking is encouraged on the Wednesday studio open days.
Be sure follow on Facebook and to explore the Launceston Art Society website to learn about their workshops, exhibitions, becoming a member and their newsletter.
RSL Building Wellington Street
Launceston, Tas 7250
West Tamar Arts Group Inc
Using a diverse program of arts, events and workshops, the West Tamar Arts Group endeavours to engage with the wider community, giving all who visit and live here the opportunity to experience the vibrant and inclusive cultural lifestyle of the Tamar Valley.
The West Tamar Arts Group aims to develop skills, educate and provide artistic experiences in the community through workshops, exhibitions and performances.
Come explore the West Tamar Arts Group website to discover their exhibitions, workshops, classes and events, and follow on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest events news.
West Tamar
Deloraine Creative Studios Inc.
59-61 Emu Bay Road
Deloraine, TAS 7304
Deloraine Creative Studios Inc. is a centre for the creation and exhibition of art, craft, and design. We are a not-for-profit organisation that offers a unique experience for people to view artists and craftspeople at work, creating handcrafted Tasmanian products and works of art.
Our working studios offer artisans the opportunity to gain recognition of their skills, display and sell their work and provides an ideal environment in which to share their knowledge and skills.
Deloraine Creative Studios also offer the opportunity for artists to display and sell their art works on consignment.
To learn more visit the Deloraine Creative Studios website and follow on Facebook.
George Town Art and Artisans
Shop 3, 81 Macquarie Street
George Town Tas 7253
George Town Art and Artisans is a gallery/retail space for artists, artisans and craft people from the municipality of George Town to collaborate, exhibit and sell their creations.
Be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram this vibrant and creative group for the latest in events, workshops, exhibitions and designs.
George Town
Central Tablelands
Central South – including Hobart
Stitching and Beyond inc
Stitching and Beyond is a group which celebrates the work of textile artists exploring innovative approaches to fibre and mixed media arts. We share ideas, knowledge and techniques, support each other , and showcase textile art in all forms.
Be sure to join the Stitching and Beyond Facebook Group and visit their website to stay up to date with workshops, events and daily doses of textile inspiration.
Moonah
Peppercorn Artists Gallery
Peppercorn Gallery is located in historic Richmond. It is run by an artist Co-Operative and promotes the work of the member artists and over 30 other Tasmanian artists and artisans.
58 Bridge Street,
Richmond 7025
Open 7 days.
You can visit this wonderfully inspiring gallery and shop in person, or at the Peppercorn Gallery online home and follow on Facebook and Instagram for all of the latest news and treasures.
North East
North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival
NETACFESTIVAL ARTS
The North East Tasmania Art and Craft (NETAC) Festival highlights the state’s rich creative spirit through an art exhibition showcasing diverse Tasmanian talent. Discover stunning paintings, sculptures, and handmade crafts in a vibrant celebration of artistry, culture, and community.
The 50th NETAC Festival is 13th – 15th September 2024 with the theme of “Something Old, Something New” at the Scottsdale Mechanics’ Hall, King Street.
Explore the NETAC Festival website and follow them on Facebook.
East Coast
South East
Navigating Tasmania
Below is a map to help orientate yourself with the regions. Do note that this map has some creative license to it rather than being a very specific, professional cartographers creation. Do refer to the Tasmanian Government Official touring map of Tasmania ($5, available online, in Service Tasmania shops and onboard the Spirit of Tasmania) for accurate details. It even has roads and rivers marked on it!
If you’re planning a road trip arts holiday be sure to get hold of a good old fashion printed map of the state. Do not trust Google maps or the navigation maps beyond the city and suburbs as they’re renowned for taking people along unsafe narrow dirt tracks with little opportunity for chucking u- turns (true for all regional, rural and remote areas in Australia). And besides, folding out a map, having an explore is way more fun!
See What’s On Across Tasmania
Just click on the images below to find out what is happening with various artists across the state.
What’s On and Happening with Art Trails Tasmania Members
Art Trails Tasmania is a membership based program that is all about empowering, enabling, celebrating and sharing the amazing artists, makers, designers, performers, creators, artisans and crafters across this beloved state.
After a lot of careful consideration, asking and listening to our audience on the socials in the prelude to the launch of this site, the decision on how this artist led project would be funded became abundantly clear: memberships.
Initial thoughts included having Google ads but no one, including me, really liked that idea. Other optoins included selling ebooks and courses and going after grants and sponsorships.
While grants and sponsorships might still be on the table they are unreliable in many ways – time consuming to apply for and highly competitive.
While the ebooks, guides and programs fit much better as they are about sharing skills, inspiration and connections. So you’ll find a growing library of them in the Resources area with the full collection available in the members area.
As for membership, it just made the most sense. It creates a family and shares the collective and individual stories.
To find out more about our membership options click here for the Member’s Hub.
A big thank you to everyone who helped answer my website build questions on Facebook and Instagram, your comments and messages helped a great deal with clarity and understanding how to make this site sing for you!