In February, we throw open the doors to summer festivities of with a mixed array of live music from our diverse communities. Check out our current exhibitions, relax with food and non-alcoholic beverages, watch local artists at work and immerse yourself in the arts and culture that is uniquely ours.

Book tickets online>>

↓ What’s on ↓

Tin Camp Studio

Sat 6 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

Curated by the founder of Tin Camp Studio, Warren Mason — a proud and strong Yuwaalaraay man with links to yorta yorta.

Warren has handpicked a collection of local performers to showcase their talents and stories, as well as share his personal stories, music and visual arts practices.

Presented in conjunction with the Brother of Country Exhibition that will be open during this event.

Food available by palawa kipli.

All ages family friendly event. Bar open.

Sri Lanka

Sat 13 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

Live music by Yugen and DJ Blackwell.

Special guest appearance from the Dancing Divas.

Henna Tattooing.

Young Guns

Sat 20 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $5 + booking fee. Tickets>>

MAC and Pulse studio youth crew present YOUNG GUNS.

Local Hip hop from the emerging underground.

Where local youth express themselves the best way they know — through music.

All ages gig. Language warning.

Also featuring:

DJ hipO monkE

GW designs Stencil Tattoos

Special Guest MC QUEENZ

Food available. Bookings essential.

She

Sat 27 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

An all female star spangled line up of Tassie’s best talent.

Staring:

the Runaway Belles

Hannah Price

Gabriel Gartrell

Alejandra Osorio

Iggy

Shell-a-Vision

And more!

Book tickets>>

Sunday 7 February, 10am – 4pm, $159.50

In February, we throw open the doors to summer festivities of with a mixed array of live music from our diverse communities. Check out our current exhibitions, relax with food and non-alcoholic beverages, watch local artists at work and immerse yourself in the arts and culture that is uniquely ours.

Book tickets online>>

↓ What’s on ↓

Tin Camp Studio

Sat 6 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

Curated by the founder of Tin Camp Studio, Warren Mason — a proud and strong Yuwaalaraay man with links to yorta yorta.

Warren has handpicked a collection of local performers to showcase their talents and stories, as well as share his personal stories, music and visual arts practices.

Presented in conjunction with the Brother of Country Exhibition that will be open during this event.

Food available by palawa kipli.

All ages family friendly event. Bar open.

Sri Lanka

Sat 13 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

Live music by Yugen and DJ Blackwell.

Special guest appearance from the Dancing Divas.

Henna Tattooing.

Young Guns

Sat 20 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $5 + booking fee. Tickets>>

MAC and Pulse studio youth crew present YOUNG GUNS.

Local Hip hop from the emerging underground.

Where local youth express themselves the best way they know — through music.

All ages gig. Language warning.

Also featuring:

DJ hipO monkE

GW designs Stencil Tattoos

Special Guest MC QUEENZ

Food available. Bookings essential.

She

Sat 27 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

An all female star spangled line up of Tassie’s best talent.

Staring:

the Runaway Belles

Hannah Price

Gabriel Gartrell

Alejandra Osorio

Iggy

Shell-a-Vision

And more!

Pull out from your stash that favourite piece of natural fibre fabric (30x70cm) and turn it into a magnificent lampshade for ceiling or a lampbase.

Why not upskill and refurb all your home shades or gift a “made by you” shade for a wedding new baby, house warming or birthday. In a relaxed small group of like minded people we will provide you with lamp supplies, and full tuition to complete your unique individual shade. And have lots of fun.

Gift vouchers also available for workshops. Refreshments will be provided along with tea and coffee. No prior skills required. A selection of unique fabrics also available on the day if you don’t have a piece in mind.

Sat 23 Jan, 10am – 2pm, $140
Sat 30 Jan, 10am – 2pm, $140
Sun 14 Feb, 10am – 2pm, $140

Tickets>>

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Adrienne Charles has been designing and producing counted cross stitch kits as her business Nostalgia Tasmania since 1989. The aim — to promote the beauty of Tasmania. She describes her work as ‘tourism through craft’.

Adrienne’s designs have been enjoyed by many, and the kits have been posted to many places around the world.

Adrienne has exhibited at the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine, Agfest, Bothwell Spin In, Glenorchy Market Day, Triabunna Village, Middleton Country Fair, in Hamilton (New Zealand), in Elmore (Victoria), plus other smaller events. She was awarded second place in the state-wide inaugural Premier’s Choice competition in the first year of her business. She also won Best Craft Exhibiton at Agfest in 2010.

Adrienne no longer takes part in large shows — “there comes a time for everyone!” she says — so this is a very special opportunity to see a range of her finished designs.

image: Adrienne Charles, No.53 Arthur Circus, 1990 Counted Cross stitch

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Jo Chew is drawn to this image — a strange image of a bamboo ‘house’ covered in plastic and twine. It is not static but moving, with legs emerging from its base. It is walking, going somewhere, journeying. The house is slightly transparent, a thin skin of a covering, enough to protect, but still fragile and vulnerable. In some images the backlighting gives a surreal glow to parts of this form, in others it appears more like a fabric wrapped building by Christo, beautifully off white but with a slight pink tinge where the plastic gathers. The legs are strong and resolute. With black shoes and leggings, they look almost like the disappearing legs of a costumed performer or prop mover on a stage.

Jo came across the image, and its story, by accident. But instantly saw potential in it as a metaphoric and poetic object.

It speaks of the nomadic, of temporary shelter, of both the need to protect ourselves in our homes and the need to move on — or more specifically to move back to, or find, a home.

Jo Chew is represented by Despard Gallery

image: Jo Chew, Journeying Home, 2020, Oil on canvas

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Roulette explores the biological and social restrictions that surround the female body in the contemporary age. It is a visual interrogation of the boundaries and experiences of modern-day femininity. Andrea Green responds to the female body as a continual political site, through mixed media paintings and hanging textile works.

Roulette is a personal response to over a decade of using the contraceptive pill. Circular forms are a strong visual theme in the body of work, as well as hand sewn items called Suffolk puffs. The fabric is refrained and restricted from a natural form reflecting the internal and external factors of the female experience.

The work explores sexual awareness and reproductive rights and the subsequent hardship imposed upon Tasmanian women. This is emblematic of a broader social attitude that has persisted for millennia: that women are responsible for policing their own bodies, and that a failure to do so should be punished.

This local issue sits against the backdrop of global debates around bodily autonomy, equality, and women’s rights, and the ongoing nature of the struggle for an equal, respectful world.

image: Andrea Green, Bullseye no.2 (detail), 2021

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Roulette explores the biological and social restrictions that surround the female body in the contemporary age. It is a visual interrogation of the boundaries and experiences of modern-day femininity. Andrea Green responds to the female body as a continual political site, through mixed media paintings and hanging textile works.

Roulette is a personal response to over a decade of using the contraceptive pill. Circular forms are a strong visual theme in the body of work, as well as hand sewn items called Suffolk puffs. The fabric is refrained and restricted from a natural form reflecting the internal and external factors of the female experience.

The work explores sexual awareness and reproductive rights and the subsequent hardship imposed upon Tasmanian women. This is emblematic of a broader social attitude that has persisted for millennia: that women are responsible for policing their own bodies, and that a failure to do so should be punished.

This local issue sits against the backdrop of global debates around bodily autonomy, equality, and women’s rights, and the ongoing nature of the struggle for an equal, respectful world.

image: Andrea Green, Bullseye no.2 (detail), 2021

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Adrienne Charles has been designing and producing counted cross stitch kits as her business Nostalgia Tasmania since 1989. The aim — to promote the beauty of Tasmania. She describes her work as ‘tourism through craft’.

Adrienne’s designs have been enjoyed by many, and the kits have been posted to many places around the world.

Adrienne has exhibited at the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine, Agfest, Bothwell Spin In, Glenorchy Market Day, Triabunna Village, Middleton Country Fair, in Hamilton (New Zealand), in Elmore (Victoria), plus other smaller events. She was awarded second place in the state-wide inaugural Premier’s Choice competition in the first year of her business. She also won Best Craft Exhibiton at Agfest in 2010.

Adrienne no longer takes part in large shows — “there comes a time for everyone!” she says — so this is a very special opportunity to see a range of her finished designs.

image: Adrienne Charles, No.53 Arthur Circus, 1990 Counted Cross stitch

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Jo Chew is drawn to this image — a strange image of a bamboo ‘house’ covered in plastic and twine. It is not static but moving, with legs emerging from its base. It is walking, going somewhere, journeying. The house is slightly transparent, a thin skin of a covering, enough to protect, but still fragile and vulnerable. In some images the backlighting gives a surreal glow to parts of this form, in others it appears more like a fabric wrapped building by Christo, beautifully off white but with a slight pink tinge where the plastic gathers. The legs are strong and resolute. With black shoes and leggings, they look almost like the disappearing legs of a costumed performer or prop mover on a stage.

Jo came across the image, and its story, by accident. But instantly saw potential in it as a metaphoric and poetic object.

It speaks of the nomadic, of temporary shelter, of both the need to protect ourselves in our homes and the need to move on — or more specifically to move back to, or find, a home.

Jo Chew is represented by Despard Gallery

image: Jo Chew, Journeying Home, 2020, Oil on canvas

In February, we throw open the doors to summer festivities of with a mixed array of live music from our diverse communities. Check out our current exhibitions, relax with food and non-alcoholic beverages, watch local artists at work and immerse yourself in the arts and culture that is uniquely ours.

Book tickets online>>

↓ What’s on ↓

Tin Camp Studio

Sat 6 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

Curated by the founder of Tin Camp Studio, Warren Mason — a proud and strong Yuwaalaraay man with links to yorta yorta.

Warren has handpicked a collection of local performers to showcase their talents and stories, as well as share his personal stories, music and visual arts practices.

Presented in conjunction with the Brother of Country Exhibition that will be open during this event.

Food available by palawa kipli.

All ages family friendly event. Bar open.

Sri Lanka

Sat 13 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

Live music by Yugen and DJ Blackwell.

Special guest appearance from the Dancing Divas.

Henna Tattooing.

Young Guns

Sat 20 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $5 + booking fee. Tickets>>

MAC and Pulse studio youth crew present YOUNG GUNS.

Local Hip hop from the emerging underground.

Where local youth express themselves the best way they know — through music.

All ages gig. Language warning.

Also featuring:

DJ hipO monkE

GW designs Stencil Tattoos

Special Guest MC QUEENZ

Food available. Bookings essential.

She

Sat 27 Feb, 12pm–3pm, $10 + booking fee. Tickets>>

An all female star spangled line up of Tassie’s best talent.

Staring:

the Runaway Belles

Hannah Price

Gabriel Gartrell

Alejandra Osorio

Iggy

Shell-a-Vision

And more!

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Roulette explores the biological and social restrictions that surround the female body in the contemporary age. It is a visual interrogation of the boundaries and experiences of modern-day femininity. Andrea Green responds to the female body as a continual political site, through mixed media paintings and hanging textile works.

Roulette is a personal response to over a decade of using the contraceptive pill. Circular forms are a strong visual theme in the body of work, as well as hand sewn items called Suffolk puffs. The fabric is refrained and restricted from a natural form reflecting the internal and external factors of the female experience.

The work explores sexual awareness and reproductive rights and the subsequent hardship imposed upon Tasmanian women. This is emblematic of a broader social attitude that has persisted for millennia: that women are responsible for policing their own bodies, and that a failure to do so should be punished.

This local issue sits against the backdrop of global debates around bodily autonomy, equality, and women’s rights, and the ongoing nature of the struggle for an equal, respectful world.

image: Andrea Green, Bullseye no.2 (detail), 2021

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Adrienne Charles has been designing and producing counted cross stitch kits as her business Nostalgia Tasmania since 1989. The aim — to promote the beauty of Tasmania. She describes her work as ‘tourism through craft’.

Adrienne’s designs have been enjoyed by many, and the kits have been posted to many places around the world.

Adrienne has exhibited at the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine, Agfest, Bothwell Spin In, Glenorchy Market Day, Triabunna Village, Middleton Country Fair, in Hamilton (New Zealand), in Elmore (Victoria), plus other smaller events. She was awarded second place in the state-wide inaugural Premier’s Choice competition in the first year of her business. She also won Best Craft Exhibiton at Agfest in 2010.

Adrienne no longer takes part in large shows — “there comes a time for everyone!” she says — so this is a very special opportunity to see a range of her finished designs.

image: Adrienne Charles, No.53 Arthur Circus, 1990 Counted Cross stitch

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Jo Chew is drawn to this image — a strange image of a bamboo ‘house’ covered in plastic and twine. It is not static but moving, with legs emerging from its base. It is walking, going somewhere, journeying. The house is slightly transparent, a thin skin of a covering, enough to protect, but still fragile and vulnerable. In some images the backlighting gives a surreal glow to parts of this form, in others it appears more like a fabric wrapped building by Christo, beautifully off white but with a slight pink tinge where the plastic gathers. The legs are strong and resolute. With black shoes and leggings, they look almost like the disappearing legs of a costumed performer or prop mover on a stage.

Jo came across the image, and its story, by accident. But instantly saw potential in it as a metaphoric and poetic object.

It speaks of the nomadic, of temporary shelter, of both the need to protect ourselves in our homes and the need to move on — or more specifically to move back to, or find, a home.

Jo Chew is represented by Despard Gallery

image: Jo Chew, Journeying Home, 2020, Oil on canvas

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Roulette explores the biological and social restrictions that surround the female body in the contemporary age. It is a visual interrogation of the boundaries and experiences of modern-day femininity. Andrea Green responds to the female body as a continual political site, through mixed media paintings and hanging textile works.

Roulette is a personal response to over a decade of using the contraceptive pill. Circular forms are a strong visual theme in the body of work, as well as hand sewn items called Suffolk puffs. The fabric is refrained and restricted from a natural form reflecting the internal and external factors of the female experience.

The work explores sexual awareness and reproductive rights and the subsequent hardship imposed upon Tasmanian women. This is emblematic of a broader social attitude that has persisted for millennia: that women are responsible for policing their own bodies, and that a failure to do so should be punished.

This local issue sits against the backdrop of global debates around bodily autonomy, equality, and women’s rights, and the ongoing nature of the struggle for an equal, respectful world.

image: Andrea Green, Bullseye no.2 (detail), 2021

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Adrienne Charles has been designing and producing counted cross stitch kits as her business Nostalgia Tasmania since 1989. The aim — to promote the beauty of Tasmania. She describes her work as ‘tourism through craft’.

Adrienne’s designs have been enjoyed by many, and the kits have been posted to many places around the world.

Adrienne has exhibited at the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine, Agfest, Bothwell Spin In, Glenorchy Market Day, Triabunna Village, Middleton Country Fair, in Hamilton (New Zealand), in Elmore (Victoria), plus other smaller events. She was awarded second place in the state-wide inaugural Premier’s Choice competition in the first year of her business. She also won Best Craft Exhibiton at Agfest in 2010.

Adrienne no longer takes part in large shows — “there comes a time for everyone!” she says — so this is a very special opportunity to see a range of her finished designs.

image: Adrienne Charles, No.53 Arthur Circus, 1990 Counted Cross stitch

19 Feb – 20 Mar
Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Jo Chew is drawn to this image — a strange image of a bamboo ‘house’ covered in plastic and twine. It is not static but moving, with legs emerging from its base. It is walking, going somewhere, journeying. The house is slightly transparent, a thin skin of a covering, enough to protect, but still fragile and vulnerable. In some images the backlighting gives a surreal glow to parts of this form, in others it appears more like a fabric wrapped building by Christo, beautifully off white but with a slight pink tinge where the plastic gathers. The legs are strong and resolute. With black shoes and leggings, they look almost like the disappearing legs of a costumed performer or prop mover on a stage.

Jo came across the image, and its story, by accident. But instantly saw potential in it as a metaphoric and poetic object.

It speaks of the nomadic, of temporary shelter, of both the need to protect ourselves in our homes and the need to move on — or more specifically to move back to, or find, a home.

Jo Chew is represented by Despard Gallery

image: Jo Chew, Journeying Home, 2020, Oil on canvas

Free film screening to mark 100 years of the Archibald Prize.

Looby is a film about the eponymous Australian artist Keith Looby. Keith Looby won many major awards, including (in controversial circumstances) the Archibald Prize.

The Archibald Prize always creates much discussion about portraiture. Looby adds personality and politics to the mix. Among other things, the film delves into the painter’s focus on Indigenous history and trauma at a time when Australian institutions were of a “history began with the First Fleet” mindset.

Documentary Screening followed by producer Q&A

Book online>>

— Booking FAQs —

Why do we have to book as a group?

We’ve set up seats in groups. This helps us to keep a safe 1.5m between groups. Group bookings are the only way we can fit everyone in our venue, and make sure that we are all COVID safe.

At this event, you will be seated within 1.5m of the people in your group.

What if I feel unwell on the day?

Please don’t come if you feel unwell, have any COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with someone with symptoms. Let us know as soon as possible.

I missed out on a ticket!

There is a waitlist. Please join it and we’ll let you know if any tickets become available.

Still have questions? Please get in touch!

Call us 6216 6316

Email [email protected]

Image: Max Gillies by Keith Looby. Winner, Archibald Prize 1984 (detail)