EPOCH
HOBART CURRENT 2023
About Hobart Current
Hobart Current nurtures and showcases contemporary artists working across performance, music, film, design, visual art and literature.
Creative Director
announced
March 2022
Chris Twite has been appointed. The theme he has chosen is 'Epoch'.
Artists
announced
May 2022
Ten artists will be commissioned to create new works in various art forms.
Exhibition
opens
March 2023
The exhibition will open in Hobart.
Hobart Current Timeline
March 2022
EOI announcement
Artist EOI open
Expressions of interest (EOIs) are now open for Hobart Current: Epoch.
There are 10 artist commissions available, for artists working in design, music/sound, performance, screen, digital arts, visual art, and writing.
March 2022
Director announcement
Creative Director Chris Twite announced
Following a national recruitment process, Chris Twite has been selected as the Creative Director for Hobart Current 2023. Chris' theme for the program is ‘Epoch’.
Chris has programmed and produced for organisations such as the Falls Festival, Sydney Festival, Brisbane Festival and the Sydney Opera House, helping to cultivate new art and ideas in cities around the country.