The Devonport Regional Gallery showcases a diverse program of exhibitions including in-house curated exhibitions, guest curated exhibitions and touring exhibitions. The Gallery collects and promotes Tasmanian art, craft and design and runs an emerging artist program to support local and state-wide artists

There are three galleries on-site, offering free entry 6 days a week.

The Devonport Regional Gallery is open 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am – 2.00pm on Saturdays and Public Holidays (Closed Sundays).

Devonport Regional Gallery

Current Exhibitions

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Main Gallery - paranaple arts centre
Mar 02 2024 - Apr 13 2024
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The Devonport Regional Gallery is housed within the paranaple arts centre in Market Square, off Rooke Street in Devonport.

There are three galleries on-site, plus additional exhibition spaces, offering free entry 6 days a week.

The Devonport Regional Gallery is open 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am – 2.00pm on Saturdays and Public Holidays (Closed Sundays). 

 

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The Devonport Regional Gallery evolved from the inception of The Little Gallery, which was founded by Jean Thomas as a private enterprise in 1966.

Jean Thomas’ vision for the Gallery was as a centre for community arts and activities. Her aim was to promote Tasmanian artists and to provide an impartial program of appreciation with the inclusion of national and international exhibitions. She developed a complimentary project in the display and sale of fine wool, and woven and knitted products made by local craftswomen which not only helped support the gallery financially, but also promoted the recognition of one of Tasmania’s primary industries. The Little Gallery was situated in a weatherboard building behind the Baptist Church in Stewart Street, which was home to the Devonport Regional Gallery until 2018.

The Baptist Church was built in 1904 and was designed and constructed by Stephen Priest Senior and Stephen Priest Junior. In 1969 when the church moved to other premises, the building incorporated the Devonport Library until 1983, when it became the designated site for the Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre. In 2004 the Gallery underwent refurbishment including new gallery walls and floor and in 2012 a purpose built facility was completed to provide the safe housing and display of the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.

In October 2018 the Gallery moved into new premises and is now part of the paranaple arts centre in Rooke Street. The new gallery spaces are housed within the old Courthouse building, next to the Town Hall.

The Gallery presents an annual program of exhibitions, education and public programs including events and workshops. In keeping with Jean Thomas’ vision, the Gallery collects and promotes Tasmanian art, craft and design and runs an Emerging artist program to support local and state-wide artists. The program showcases emerging artist’s work in The Little Gallery. Other gallery space include a Main and Upper Gallery, as well as a new Creative Space.

The Gallery is supported by the Devonport City Council, Arts Tasmania, Special Committee, Friends of the Gallery and the Gallery’s young member’s committee The DROOGS. Other funding is received through the Australian Governments Deductible Gift Recipient Status.

The Devonport City Council provides funding to support the Devonport Regional Gallery’s high-quality exhibitions, education programs and public programs. As a not-for-profit organisation we also rely on the generous support of donors and grants organisations to maintain and grow our Permanent Collection and to contribute towards specific capital works projects.

The Devonport Regional Gallery has Deductible Gift Recipient Status (DGRS) which means that donations can be made to the Gallery through the DGRS scheme. Under the governance of the DGRS, the Gallery will use donations of money for the purpose of conserving, acquiring, and contributing to the housing of the Devonport Regional Gallery Permanent Collection and displays.

Donor contributions can be made by contacting Geoffrey Dobson, Convention and Arts Centre Director. 

Information on the Federal Government Scheme is available at http://www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives/cgp  

 

GALLERY TEAM

Visual Arts Coordinator: Birgitta Magnusson-Reid

Creative Learning & Public Programs Officer: Bernadette Neeling

Curator: Ellina Evans

Administration: Megan Burton

Convention & Arts Manager: Geoff Dobson

Contact the team: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au