Our small, self-reliant and vibrant community draws creatives from near and far and has an active core of artists and craft practitioners whose work strongly reflects the Island’s culture and landscape.
King Island Arts & Cultural Centre
You’re guaranteed a warm welcome at this thriving Arts and Cultural Centre, which is located in the picturesque Currie Wharf precinct. With artists often at work and both large and small pieces for sale, it offers a glimpse into our incredibly creative community.
Address
Edward Street, Currie TAS 7256
Contact
(03) 6462 9000
Opening Hours
Our opening hours can vary but are kept updated on our Cultural Centre Facebook page.
Visits outside prescribed hours may be arranged with prior notice by calling Council’s offices on 03 6462 9000.
Check out the Cultural Centre Facebook page for details of upcoming events, workshops and artists in residence.
Artists in Residence Program
The natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and relative isolation of King Island appeals to artists seeking an idyllic, dramatic environment in which to work and has inspired those with a wide range of arts practices.
The King Island Artist Residency offers Tasmanian, national and international artists working in any artform, between two to six weeks of creative time on King Island, Tasmania.
The residency is available to artists at any career stage, in any art form, and offers an opportunity for them to further develop their practice while experiencing the unique environment, history and lifestyle of King Island.
The residency includes free accommodation and access to a vehicle and studio while on the island.
Applying For a Residency
Applications for 2023 residencies closed on 30 September 2022. We anticipate 2024 applications will open on 1 September 2023 and close 30 September 2023.
The following artists’ applications were successful for 2023.
The following artists’ applications were successful in 2022:
- Xenia Hanusiak – writer, music, performer (ACT)
- Annaliese Rees – visual artist (TAS)
- Billie Raffin – multi discipline, music, moving image (VIC) (2021 recipient)
- Gina Mercer – poet/writer (TAS) (2021 recipient)
- Shelley O’Reilly – writer (TAS)
- Barbie Kjar – printmaker (VIC)
- Kirstie Rea – glass and photography (NSW)
- Gabrielle Nankivell and Harrison Elliott – dance, performance, writing (QLD)