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Solstice in the Square invites you to explore the balance between darkness and light. In George Town's Regent Square, enjoy a whimsical evening of fireside warmth, live music, delicious food, and mulled wine. Celebrate connection and renewal, embracing the quiet magic and mystery of winter's longest night in Tasmania. Bring the family! SAVE THE DATE: Friday, 20th of June 2025. This year's music lineup takes inspiration from the Celtic roots of solstice celebrations, reimagined with a distinctly Tasmanian spirit. Expect to dance, sway, and be serenaded. MUSIC LINEUP: Captain O'Brien's Craic, Just Flare, Lasca Dry, Paper Souls, Raccoon Dog, Reuben James Tatum, Semaphore Singers, Sparrowgrass and XIXA. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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agriCULTURED is more than a festival, it's a gathering of minds, hands, and hearts at the intersection of food, culture, and the land that sustains us. Held in Launceston, Tasmania's UNESCO City of Gastronomy, agriCULTURED brings together farmers, producers, artists, makers, and everyday eaters to explore what we grow, how we grow it, and why it matters. Through shared meals, bold conversations, and creative experiences, we celebrate the people shaping our food future, from soil to plate and everything in between.

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A celebration of all things maritime, fishing, seafood and fine food more widely, accompanied by the best local beverages and an eclectic program of entertainment. Acknowledging the fishing and farming heritage of the North East with the nation's best wines on its doorstep. Coinciding with the start of the commercial scallop season in the depths of winter, what better reason to celebrate!

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A playful and heartfelt showcase celebrating the warmth, whimsy and creative spirit of tea parties with a Tassie-style twist. Presented by the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania, Tassie Tea Party brings together Guild groups from across the state. The Guild connects textile and fibre makers of all kinds, fostering community, creativity, and skill-sharing through demonstrations, discussions, and exhibitions. Inspired by the wonderfully curious tea scene in Alice in Wonderland, this exhibition tosses tradition aside in favour of imagination, storytelling, and a dash of delightful nonsense. Forget the fine china and formal settings — here, tea tables are transformed into creative installations that surprise, charm, and invite conversation. Each creation tells a story through fibre, form, and flair — drawing inspiration from uniquely Tasmanian themes such as native fungi, local produce, bushwalks, mythical creatures, and even the act of cleaning up. The scenes span the nostalgic to the fantastical, and everything in between. Much like the Mad Hatter's table, Tassie Tea Party is a joyful celebration of creativity, conversation, and the many ways we come together over a cuppa — with nature, storytelling, and a little nonsense woven in along the way.

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A playful and heartfelt showcase celebrating the warmth, whimsy and creative spirit of tea parties with a Tassie-style twist. Presented by the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania, Tassie Tea Party brings together Guild groups from across the state. The Guild connects textile and fibre makers of all kinds, fostering community, creativity, and skill-sharing through demonstrations, discussions, and exhibitions. Inspired by the wonderfully curious tea scene in Alice in Wonderland, this exhibition tosses tradition aside in favour of imagination, storytelling, and a dash of delightful nonsense. Forget the fine china and formal settings — here, tea tables are transformed into creative installations that surprise, charm, and invite conversation. Each creation tells a story through fibre, form, and flair — drawing inspiration from uniquely Tasmanian themes such as native fungi, local produce, bushwalks, mythical creatures, and even the act of cleaning up. The scenes span the nostalgic to the fantastical, and everything in between. Much like the Mad Hatter's table, Tassie Tea Party is a joyful celebration of creativity, conversation, and the many ways we come together over a cuppa — with nature, storytelling, and a little nonsense woven in along the way.

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What makes a conversation meaningful? How do we connect with others, and what shapes the exchange? Explore the essence of connection through the exchange of ideas and observations in Conversations. This exhibition presents thoughtfully curated pairings of objects from the QVMAG collection—some unexpected—to encourage you to consider how objects relate to one another, whether through their similarities or their contrasts. At its core, Conversations examines what creates dialogue, highlighting the importance of listening, responding, and engaging in shared exchange and fresh perspectives. We invite you engage in this unique selection of Conversations—discover and create your own connections and stories to share. "A conversation is a work of art with more than one creator." – John Armstrong

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Step into the imagined world of Sam Jinks, one of Australia's most prominent contemporary sculptural artists. Renowned for his painstakingly crafted figures, Jinks' practice reflects upon deeply felt moments of our lived experience. Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections marks the first major exhibition in Tasmania by this talented artist — a rare opportunity for audiences to encounter a collection of sculptures not typically accessible to the public. QVMAG will transform its entire upper level of the Royal Park site into an intimate contemporary art experience. Throughout this exhibition magical figures are held forever suspended within the uncanny realms of Jinks' sculpted hyperrealism. Imbued with unguarded emotion and raw vulnerability, this unique presentation is one artist's invitation to reflect on the mysteries of: life || death, and all in-between.

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This is the story of a man who loved Tasmania's wild places. For twenty years, Olegas Truchanas explored Tasmania's remote South West, with great physical and mental endurance. His photographic skill enabled him to share his personal experiences with others. Born in 1923, Olegas grew up in Lithuania, a country invaded three times by two different nations. In January 1949, he migrated to Australia, and after a month at a displaced persons camp in Victoria, moved to Tasmania. Motivated by a love of nature and natural beauty, Olegas Truchanas' legacy is told here in with carefully selected images to celebrate his birth just over 100 years ago. Through the lens of his camera, This Vanishing World shares the journey of Olegas Truchanas and his campaign to expand awareness of Tasmania's unique and endangered south-west in the 1950-70's, which helped inspire an ongoing environment protection movement. This exhibition acknowledges the influence of his work on talented wilderness photographers who continue to represent endangered wild country. This exhibition is accompanied by a beautiful new publication, available from the QVMAG Shop in-store and online.

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Ignite curiosity about the natural world as Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns exclusively to QVMAG in Tasmania. The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, features exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years. Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 117 countries and territories all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year's award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. Exclusively showing in Tasmania at QVMAG.

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Discover our connection to world class tennis We’re thrilled to serve up a new tennis-inspired tasting at our Cellar Door. Enjoy a serve of our finest wines and hear the fascinating stories of local and grand slam tennis that inspired the name of our wines. Alongside the tasting, we invite you to enjoy our collection of tennis memorabilia including Tasmanian designed and crafted tennis racquets – Tim has quite the collection! Explore our grounds and you will see the trees planted for the Alexander Racquet Company back in the 1930s. At $40 per person, enjoy a selection of our Wizard and Hot Shot wines – discover why they are the perfect match. Please note we have a maximum group size of 6.