Devonport Regional Gallery

Nestled on the picturesque north coast of Tasmania, Devonport beckons families with its enchanting blend of natural wonders and cultural experiences. It also welcomes families to explore its vibrant arts scene and one of the must-visit art gallery is the Devonport Regional Gallery.

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About the Devonport Regional Gallery

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.

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.

Art Strolls for the Whole Family

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.

The Gallery Collection

The Devonport City Council’s Permanent Collection is rich and diverse, comprising textiles, ceramics, glass, sculpture, paintings and works on paper by iconic Tasmanian and Australian artists. The Collection has its beginnings in works collected by Jean Thomas for The Little Gallery, which opened in 1966 with an exhibition of works by Tasmanian artist Christopher Pyett.

After several decades of growth and change, Devonport Regional Gallery’s Art Collection Policy was developed to ensure a collection that is cohesive, focused and significant within Tasmania. Subsequently, the Collection has become a unique, vibrant and accumulative record of professional artistic activity within Tasmania. 

In addition to these contemporary Tasmanian works, the gallery also holds the well-known Robinson Collection of photographic negatives, the Moon Collection of nineteenth century textiles and decorative arts, and a large number of paintings by renowned North-West coast artist Owen Lade.

Gallery Location and Opening Hours

The Devonport Regional Gallery is housed within the Paranaple Arts Centre in Market Square, off Rooke Street in Devonport. Enjoy exploring the different Devonport art attractions, both inside and out, with the mild  Devonport weather!

There are three galleries on-site, plus additional exhibition spaces, offering free entry 6 days a week. The Devonport Regional Gallery is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday), and 9:00am – 2:00pm on Saturdays and Public Holidays. The Gallery is closed on Sundays. 

The Multi-level Car Park, with entrances off Best Street and Fenton Way, offers direct access to Market Square and includes free parking for the first 30 minutes.

Address

paranaple arts centre, 145 Rooke Street, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia

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