About Hobart Current
Hobart Current is an innovative long-term partnership between the City of Hobart and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), nurturing and showcasing contemporary artists working across performance, music, film, design, visual art and literature.
Hobart Current: Epoch is the second iteration of Hobart Current, after Liberty in 2021.
The exhibition is hosted is across TMAG as well as outdoor sites across the Hobart CBD, from 17 November 2023 to 11 February 2024.
Creative Director
announced
March 2022
Chris Twite has been appointed. The theme he has chosen is 'Epoch'.
Artists
announced
July 2022
Ten artists have been commissioned to create new works in various art forms.
Exhibition
opens
November 2023
The exhibition will open in Hobart.
Hobart Current Timeline
November 2023
VISUAL ARTS
TRICKY WALSH
October 2023
SCREEN AND DIGITAL
LOU CONBOY
October 2023
VISUAL ARTS
ISABELLA FOSTER
October 2023
ARTIST UPDATE
EPOCH ARTISTS - VIDEO UPDATES
Since the last vlog entries in June 2023 our artists have been finalising their artworks for the Hobart Current: Epoch exhibition in November 2023.
As they enter the final stages of their creative process, see how they have tackled any new challenges and gain further insights into their creative world with this second round of video check-ins.
June 2023
VISUAL ARTS
ISABELLA FOSTER
June 2023
WRITING AND PERFORMANCE
FLORENCE SHAW
November 2022
ARTIST UPDATE
EPOCH ARTISTS - VIDEO UPDATES
Over the last 5 months ten artists have been working away on their artworks for Hobart Current: Epoch which will open in November 2023.
View the artists' progress so far and gain an intriguing insight into their visions and methodology in these video updates below.
November 2022
VISUAL ARTS
TRICKY WALSH
November 2022
SCREEN AND DIGITAL
LOU CONBOY
November 2022
VISUAL ARTS
ROCHELLE HALEY
November 2022
VISUAL ARTS
GEORGIA MORGAN
July 2022
Artist announcement
Creative Director Chris Twite introduces the ten artists
July 2022
Artists announcement
The ten EPOCH artists revealed
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.