RANT arts

05/06/2026

📞 A reminder that Support Act 's free Wellbeing Helpline is open to anyone working across the music AND creative industries, that includes theatre, visual arts, dance, administration, production and more.
You don't need to work in music to access free, confidential counselling with qualified professionals who understand what it's like to work in a creative field.

📲 1800 959 500 — free, 24/7, Australia-wide.
🔗 https://supportact.org.au/individual-support/wellbeing-helpline/

A free phone counselling service for anyone working in Australian music or the arts, easily accessed by calling 1800 959 500.

04/06/2026

Come behind the scenes of our new Community Space exhibition install! 🖼️

Join us at the opening of Jaikira Grundy’s MANMADE (Community space) and Paris Gregory’s Portraits by Paris (Local Space) 🙌🏻

📍 Where: RANT Arts 45-47 Stewart Street, Devonport.

🗓️ When: Friday 12th June 2026- Doors open at 6:00 pm.

This event is free but registration are essential.

Light refreshments & drinks provided.

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exhibition-opening-jaikira-grundy-paris-gregory-tickets-1988451418721?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

03/06/2026

2024 TAS Quick Response Grant recipient - Maggie Jeffries & George Kennedy

Emerging artists Maggie Jeffries and George Kennedy have just completed their residency in Queenstown where they explored the notion of collaboration and what it meant to create work in conversation, informing and learning from each other’s painting approaches and methodologies.

In the course of their residency that focused on expanding their respective creative practices, additional activities and experiences emerged as they met people in the community, explored this unique location and found more opportunities to collaborate. During their residency they hosted regular open studios, inviting residents and local creatives to observe the collaborative process and contribute to a large-scale community drawing.

This lead to a performative element which emerged during the process of making a short film with Dr. Tim Butcher. Having had over 50 participants contribute to the 10m community drawing and the final collaboration with this object involved the landscape of Queenstown itself.

They took the 10m work to two locations, a slope alongside the iconic 99 bends of Gormanston Hill, and into Lake Burbury - an act necessary for this artwork to truly document Jeffries and Kennedy's experience in Queenstown.

The work was finally exhibited as an installation alongside the paintings created during this residency in the Q Bank studio.

📸 : Dr Tim Butcher - Community Collaborative Drawing, 2024

02/06/2026

🎶 We’re excited to welcome young North West Coast musician Shayla to perform at our upcoming exhibition opening featuring artists Jaikira Grundy and Paris Gregory!

Shayla performs a mix of heartfelt country music and stripped back versions of well-known songs, bringing warmth, storytelling and connection to every performance. Having performed at local events since she was a little girl, she loves the sense of togetherness music creates and the way storytelling can connect directly to the heart.

You are invited to the exhibition opening!
📍 45–47 Stewart Street, Devonport�🗓 Friday June 12�🕕 6pm
Grab your free ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/49u89yup

📷 RosellaShoots

01/06/2026

🚨 Quick Response Grants now open 🚨
Tasmanian artists, arts workers and organisations can apply for a Quick Response Grant through the Regional Arts Fund. These grants support professional development and small arts projects that need to happen quickly and cannot wait for other funding rounds. Funding of up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations is available, with regular rounds held throughout the year.
Full eligibility details, guidelines and application information are available via the link below.
👉https://www.rantarts.com/quick-response-grants

29/05/2026

🎨 Have you got your entry in for Minds Do Matter 2026?

⭐️Minds Do Matter is a community exhibition that explores wellbeing through art, creating space for people to share experiences, reflect and connect.

⭐️This year’s theme:
REFLECT: Appreciate the little things

⭐️Open to all ages and abilities across Tasmania with exhibitions at:

Hobart - Moonah Arts Centre
Launceston - Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Devonport - RANT arts

🗓 Entries close: 11.59pm, Friday 31 July 2026

Apply now: https://mindsdomatter.com.au

Need help?
📧 [email protected]
📞 03 6411 6891

28/05/2026

The Devonport Regional Gallery has a call out for emerging Artists for their 2027 Little Gallery Emerging Artist program 🙌🏻

Interested in apply? Follow this link:

https://www.paranapleartscentre.com.au/events/littlegallery2027callout/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR7fnhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFKAAnYoqW25xkq0fObIjB7ovjhAyQW85pT_eMyvmqhGQ7IpgtcnQNukLM9s_aem_-IRIlurx_-xs9kzr_F3rLQ

27/05/2026

Whether you’re collaborating with other artists, communities or organisations, clear communication, shared goals and good planning can make all the difference ✨

The Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants can support opportunities that strengthen creative connections and collaborations across regional and remote communities.

Find out more here:
https://www.rantarts.com/quick-response-grants

26/05/2026

LAST WEEK OF RECLAIM 🖼️
Don’t miss your chance to experience the RECLAIM Youth Art Exhibition before it closes Friday 29th of May!

Come through and support the incredible young artists sharing their voices, stories and creativity through art 🎨

📍 45–47 Stewart Street, Devonport�🕙 Open Wednesday–Friday | 10am–4pm

24/05/2026

Mental Health Week Tasmania returns 3–11 October 2026, with the theme Appreciate the Little Things entering its third and final year 🌱

At RANT Arts, we’re looking forward to seeing the many ways Tasmanians bring this theme to life and take time to appreciate the little things that support wellbeing, connection and community.