Hobart City Centre in Tasmania is home to a vibrant art scene, featuring a variety of galleries showcasing contemporary art, traditional works, and everything in between. Notable galleries in the area include Salamanca Arts Centre, a community housing artist studios, galleries, venues, and retail outlets in historic sandstone warehouses. Another prominent gallery is the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the southern hemisphere's largest privately funded museum with a diverse collection valued over 100 million Australian dollars.
Despard Gallery, established for 30 years, focuses on established and emerging artists from Australia and around the world. Inka Gallery, a non-profit artist-run initiative, features works from emerging and established artists with a focus on innovative and diverse artistic techniques. Nolan Art, formerly part of a whaling warehouse, showcases exhibitions from contemporary Tasmanian artists and offers private tuition, art parties, and workshops for both children and adults.
Art Mob has been displaying works and collections from established and emerging Aboriginal artists for over a decade, with a passionate team dedicated to Aboriginal fine art and its diversity. Hobart Art Gallery (HAG) in the Hotel Grand Chancellor showcases some of Tasmania's finest painters, printmakers, and sculptors, as well as providing opportunities for young and emerging artists. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is a public museum and art gallery featuring a diverse range of artworks and exhibitions focusing on Tasmanian art and history. These galleries offer a diverse range of art experiences, from contemporary and traditional works to innovative and engaging exhibitions.