The Hobart region in Tasmania boasts a diverse selection of art galleries featuring contemporary, modern, and traditional art from local, national, and international artists. Notable galleries in the area include the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), which is the second oldest gallery in Australia and houses a diverse collection of art, including a global indigenous collection of over 12,000 objects and artworks. TMAG also hosts blockbuster traveling exhibitions. Mona, another prominent museum in the region, is renowned for its contemporary art collection and the annual Dark Mofo festival, offering a unique and immersive art experience accessible by a picturesque ferry ride from Hobart's waterfront.
Colville Gallery, located in Battery Point, Hobart, specializes in modern fine art, representing contemporary Tasmanian and Australian artists. Bett Gallery, situated in Hobart, features a variety of contemporary art from local and national artists. Design Tasmania, located in Launceston's City Park, is a light-filled gallery dedicated to showcasing Tasmania's design and craftsmanship, with a permanent collection of over 70 contemporary wood design pieces and various temporary exhibitions. Additionally, the Hobart region is home to smaller grassroots galleries and design spaces in rural communities, such as Art as Mania in the northern region and Sheffield Art Gallery in the northwest, providing a unique insight into the creativity and artistic expression of Tasmania's rural communities.