The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail is one of Tasmania's most anticipated annual arts events and is a blend of a creative journey with the spectacular scenery of Southern Tasmania.

Over 3 days more than 60 artists and makers open their doors, offering a rare opportunity to step inside private studios and hidden workshops granting exclusive behind-the-scene access to meet the artists and makers, ask questions about creative processes, attend live demonstrations and watch artisans transform raw materials into art. Open studios will showcase everything from oil painting, pastels, watercolours and drawings through to ceramics, jewellery, metal craft, instrument making, furniture, spoon carving, sculpture, textiles and natural fabric dying - the range goes on.

Stretching over 150 kilometres, the self-drive trail winds through the stunning landscapes of the Huon Valley and Far South from pristine beaches and quaint country roads to rolling hills filled with green orchards and the tranquil Huon River.

Between studio stops visitors can indulge in cool climate wines, organic cider and exceptional farm-to-table dining at local bakeries and cafes - a feast for the senses!

Join us for an incredible journey as you explore our Southern Tasmania paradise. Connect with our people and places as you meet the makers, hear their stories and collect lasting memories that will make the Huon Valley Art Trail a truly unforgettable experience.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

7 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Lutruwita Animation Festival
The Lutruwita Animation Festival (LUTAF) is a one-day celebration of animation from Lutruwita/Tasmania and beyond, held at the historic State Cinema.
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2027
Beginners Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations in their small Cygnet studio.
31 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2027
Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art
This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and foregrounding works by Tasmanian women artists.
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027
The World of Seashells
This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they inspire.
6 Nov 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
Coming Home – Kit Hiller
The exhibition brings together works from across Hiller's career, including her renowned depictions of Tasmania's flora and fauna, landscapes and self-portraits.
31 Oct 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
Art Society’s Annual Exhibition
The Art Society's Annual Exhibition is held each year in the Long Gallery at Salamance Arts Centre, in the heart of Salamanca.
6 Jun 2026 - 29 Mar 2027
Julian Charrière: Hard Core
French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière is marking a descent into deep time at Mona.
22 Oct 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Jane Burton | Nightwood
Nightwood' sees Jane Burton draw on the title of Djuna Barnes' 1936 novel, echoing also its atmospheric temperament.
16 Oct 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Nicole O’Loughlin | Nature/Nurture
Nicole explores her personal connection to the landscape as a caretaker of her home and studio, and of the living world that surrounds it.
9 Aug 2025 - 7 Feb 2027
High Tea at The Tasman
Partake in the timeless rituals of High Tea at The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart.
All events