Exhibitions

One of life’s great joys is getting along to art and crafts exhibitions. Exhibitions bring creativity into everyday life and make holidays unforgettable. Discover below grassroots exhibitions run by passionate artists in beautiful towns and villages.

Whether you’re an artist, arts worker or supporter, exhibitions are a constant source of inspiration.

I love planning trips around exhibitions, workshops, classes, retreats and open studio trails.

I hope you find the perfect event here. Some are annual or seasonal, while others are always on.

Find Out What’s On in the Art Trails Tasmania Newsletter

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North West

 

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 Arts

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.

Makers@TheCourthouse

1951 Main Road
Lilydale, TAS 7268

Operating from the old courthouse in Lilydale, Makers@TheCourthouse is a co-operative of artists and craftspeople, including woodworkers, ceramicists, knitters, jewellery makers, and sewers of clothing and accessories.

Our new gallery provides space for our artist and photography members.

Be sure to follow Makers at the Courthouse on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest news on exhibitions, workshops, events, designs and treasures.

Lilydale

Makers @ the Courthouse 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

 

Spreyton Picture Framing

Your framing is our focus.

We are a home based business and offer an honest, friendly and affordable range of services to suit all types of picture framing jobs in Devonport and surrounding areas. From traditional framing for artworks, prints, paintings, photos, certificates to jigsaws, cross stitch, needlework, bead work and canvasses (including stretching or box framing).

We offer a complete service and are always happy to discuss any framing requirements with you.

Discover more about the services offered on the Spreyton Picture Framing website and follow on Instagram.

Enjoy reading  The Magic in Framing the Personal and the Precious with Greg Dennis 

Narelle Badalassi

Intuitive painter from North West Tasmania.

Explore Narelle’s website Badalassi Art and be sure to follow her on Instagram.

Devonport

Russell McKane

Painter, photographer and silversmith. Plein air using Renaissance techniques. Mainly Trees.

Explore Russell’s website for his latest workshops, exhibitions and events news and be sure to follow this Instagram sensation and on Facebook too.

Read Russell McKane’s Artist Profile here.

Poatina

 

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.

To learn more visit the Deloraine Creative Studios website and follow on Facebook.

Leanne Ames

Migrimah Arts

I am a Textile Artist using plants dyes on silks, also moving into other areas in Sculpture and mixed media and encaustics.

Do be sure to explore and follow Leanne on Facebook and Instagram for a lovely healthy dose of inspiration.

Deloraine

 

Jacqui Cleijne

Jacqui Cleijne Art

Jacqui Cleijne, is a mostly self-taught artist with a passion for depicting Tasmanian wildlife and wilderness. This passion is evident in her beautiful interpretation of the states natural picturesque serenity and unique native animal life.

Explore Jacqui’s beautiful work, pet portrait commissions and exhibitions online and follow her on Facebook for her beautiful work.

Deloraine

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

Denise Cox

Denise Cox is an emerging artist based in the serene landscapes of Northern Tasmania. With a foundation in art from her high school days, Denise is primarily self-taught, developing her unique artistic voice through years of exploration and experimentation. Preferring acrylics and mixed media, she creates textured abstract representations that invite viewers to experience the depth of her subjects.

Be sure to follow Denise on Facebook and Instagram for her beautiful work across a range of mediums and exhibition news. 

Port Sorell

 

Nigel Lazenby

Nigel Lazenby Studio Gallery

Please visit my website and read my artist statement or view my imagery. This will give you an idea about me and my work.

Be sure to explore Nigel’s website and the gallery of his works.

Evandale

Noelene Hammond

Design and handknitted wire jewellery using glass, shell chips. Heirloom felt Christmas hats embellished. Unique Free motion sewing scarves using various textiles. Wraps and shawls.

Noelen runs a series of workshops, is part of exhibitions and her work is carried by a series of gallery shops.

Launceston

 

Catherine Phillips

Catherine Phillips is an artist and art teacher. She has completed a Master of Fine Art and a Master of Teaching. Her preferred medium is oil paint, and subject matter, landscapes.

Be sure to follow Catherine on her artistic journey on Instagram and discover which exhibitions Catherine is exhibiting in.

Launceston

Central Highlands

Unexpected Tas

Kathrine Johansen

Unexpected Tas is an organisation based in the historic Parattah Railway Hotel in the midlands of Tasmania. It houses a gallery/studio, historic function room, and 2 bedroom self contained apartment.

642 Tunnack Road
Parattah, TAS 7120

 

 

Central South – including Hobart

Rachel Harris

Tasmanian ex-scientist turned colour pencil artist helping nature-lovers celebrate their connection to the wild. My detailed, wildlife-inspired artworks are created to spark curiosity, inspire connection, and deepen a love for the places and species we risk losing.

Be delighted and inspired by Rachel’s stunning work at one of her exhibitions, on her website and be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to join Rachel’s beautiful email newsletter too.

Mornington

 

Wendy Galloway

Wendy Galloway Art

Wendy’s studio is in Hobart at the base of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. Landscape is Wendy’s main inspiration for creating abstract and semi abstract paintings. She has been creating art for over thirty years.

Follow Wendy on Facebook, Instagram and  on Bluethumb.

Hobart

Artosaurus Gallery and Studios

Artosaurus is an inclusive art gallery with multiple teaching studios. Our focus is on lifelong learning for artists of all abilities, providing art classes and workshops and opportunities for Tasmanian artists to exhibit and sell their work and building a safe and supportive art community.

Visit the Artosaurus Gallery and Studios website and be inspired by their work and while you’re there, join the newsletter.

Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram too.

Moonah

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

Ewen Welsh

Tasmanian based artist specialising in people and portraits and animals, longtime lifedrawer and model. Very passionate about wildlife and conservation.

Be sure to explore Ewen’s website, The Artistic Rabbit, and shop with Ewen on Bluethumb. 

Bonnet Hill

 

How to Successfully Use Exhibitions to Grow Your Artist Profile

Being part of an art exhibition can always be more than simply entering your work with the hopes of winning or selling a piece.

It is entirely possible to successful use exhibitions to grow your artist profile online. Letting you attract new followers, demonstrate to galleries the value of your audience and craft a heap of valuable content. 

When you create more opportunities you open more doors for yourself allowing you to live a more fulfilling life.

These 7 tips help you easily make the most of being part of art exhibitions to grow your artist profile.