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ArtsNational Launceston is a NFP organisation promoting enjoyment and appreciation of art & culture through lectures & events.

13/10/2026

Excited for this one 👏 👏 Nothing beats a good true story that involves buried treasure and opportunistic discovery.

The joy in the telling - Amanda Herries

Part of the gold salamander brooch ©️London Museum 🦎

Part of The Cheapside Hoard collection ©️London Museum

Watch with enamel face set in an emerald case with lid ©️ London Museum

Anne of Denmark after Paul van Somer ©️ National Portrait Gallery, London

02/09/2026

Spring has sprung & we’re thrilled to host our next guest speaker, Clare Blatherwick as she shares her knowledge on The World of Pearls.

Is there anything more enigmatic than the story behind a single pearl where the variables are vast & the outcomes unknown 🐚 🧜‍♀️

Come and join us for yet another engaging & informative evening at the Rory Spence Lecture Theatre in The Workshop Building, University of Tasmania - Inveresk Campus.

Tuesday 8th September 2026
5.45pm for 6pm start.

Visitors & Guests welcome $30pp

Our guest speaker, Clare Blatherwick

All images courtesy of Clare Blatherwick

28/07/2026

Nothing like keeping the sports theme alive as The Glasgow Commonwealth Games wind up August 2nd & we roll into our next exciting lecture presented by James Renshaw who’s experience as a teacher of classics at secondary level (UK) combined with his impressive selection of books written about the ancient world will leave us ready to run a marathon!

When: Tuesday August 4th 2026 5.45pm for 6pm start.
Where: Rory Spence Lecture Theatre, Workshop Building, Inveresk Campus, University of Tasmania

Our Speaker: James Renshaw

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora MET

Pugil en repos (s. IV. a.C.) Museu Nacional Roma (Palau Massimo) Roma (Vista general)

The Stadium

The view from the Treasuries towards the Temple of Hera

30/06/2026

We’ve celebrated the winter solstice.
We’ve survived the EOFY.
And now ArtsNational Launceston are lucky enough to be hosting international speaker Barry Venning to chat about the wonderful world of W. Heath Robinson & his extraordinary cartoons & contraptions. There’s no denying we all love to poke a bit of fun at a good old ‘Heath Robinson’.

All our illustrated art talks are captivating & this will be no exception!

When: Tuesday 7th July 2026 5.45pm for 6pm start
Where: Rory Spence Lecture Theatre, THE WORKSHOP Building, Inveresk Campus, University of Tasmania, Launceston
Cost: Free to members, Visitors welcome $30 at the door

Come along & be flummoxed, flabbergasted, & forever bemused.

Learning the Goose Step

Jazz Bagpipes

A few details FYI

Barry Venning … (& you’re not imagining it … we were enlightened by his brother, Harry, less than 12 months ago!)

21/06/2026

Snuggled in for a winter solstice Sunday & pondering your next move? It might take some mid-winter effort but this next illustrated art talk will be as fascinating as the subject matter in her own right … Peggy Guggenheim: A Life of Collecting presented by Charlie Hall.

Come and join us for an informative evening followed by some invigorating chatter on Tuesday 23rd June commencing 6pm sharp at Rory Spence Theatre, The Workshop Building, Inveresk Campus, Launceston.

And in case you’re not sure how to find us 🗺️ 🌎 🧭

02/06/2026

Is it too soon to mark your diary for our next illustrated art talk … we think not!!

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 5.45pm for 6pm start

Charlie Hall is a passionate arts educator, lecturer, and guide, based in London and Italy. His expansive knowledge is bound to provide us with many interesting insights on the subject of Peggy Guggenheim: A Life of Collecting.

Come and join us - members (free) & visitors ($30)

Where: Rory Spence Lecture Theatre in The Workshop Building, Inveresk Campus, University of Tasmania

11/05/2026

Not sure where tonight’s art talk will be held? (Tuesday 12th May 2026 5.45pm for 6pm start … see previous post for further details)

We’re fortunate to have access to
The Rory Spence Lecture Theatre, THE WORKSHOP, Inveresk Campus, Launceston, University of Tasmania.

Members: We can’t wait to see you
Non-Members are welcomed $30/head

Raffle at the door with proceeds contributed to our Young Arts Foundation supporting Youth & Arts Northern Tasmania 🎶 🖼️

29/04/2026

This is going to be informative, intriguing, interesting … and to change the alliteration … ever so slightly thought provoking 🤔 💭

28/04/2026

Where does the time go … mark your diary for Tuesday 12th May 2026 5.45pm (6pm start) for another inspirational illustrated art talk. They’re all special & this will be no exception.

David Worthington (a British sculptor himself) will share his knowledge and perspective on all things Damien Hirst, a poster boy for the Young British Arts who rose to prominence in late 1980’s. Ultimately pushing the limits of fine art and good taste his art has been questioned by many as a practical joke, and not proper art at all.

This art talk aims to show that Damien Hirst is a deeply serious artist making works that are significant and influential.

The will be no shortage of conversation about this intriguing artist as we mingle afterwards in the foyer outside The Rory Spence Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania, Inveresk Campus

For more details visit our website:
http://launcestonartsnational.org
or use the link to the same in our profile.

02/04/2026

Hard to believe we know … but there are things to look forward to after Easter 🐣
Come & join us as we listen to Leigh Capel share his knowledge around art crime & heists that have shocked, intrigued & perplexed the art world.

Tuesday 14th April 2026 6pm start 🗓️
Rory Spence Lecture Theatre, THE WORKSHOP, Inveresk Campus, University of Tasmania

Visitors $30 including drinks & nibbles.

Visit our website for further information
launcestonartsnational.org
Our use the link in our bio

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