Art From Trash

THE EXHIBITION:

Art From Trash is an annual exhibition that encourages the reuse of discarded materials in the production of amazing visual art.

Established in 1993, the ART FROM TRASH exhibition has become an iconic and much loved exposé of creativity. Attracting over 120 artists and 5000 visitors annually, this event has proved itself as a powerful and much needed change agent for a better future.

Makers of all ages, styles and stages, from emerging talent to established practitioners, schools and community groups exhibit alongside each other in an exhibition of increasingly accomplished and thought-provoking works of art.

Held in the historic precinct of Salamanca in the Salamanca Arts Centre’s Long Gallery, this exhibition is for everyone.

Entries open 10th of June.

Entries close midnight 1st of July.

NEW EVENTS!

MAKERS LABS:

This year will see Resource’s first ever Art From Trash Makers Labs! Join us for 3 open Labs and learn a few new skills, make some new connections, try some different materials and tools and enjoy a wonderful day of creativity and upskilling!

– Sponsored by the City of Hobart, the Labs are open to all ages and interests, and best of all they’re all FREE!

MAKERS LABS #1

Saturday April 12th, 10am-3pm

Workshops:

Tom Harris: Junk to Faces
Shasta Henry: Kit Bashing and Chimeras

Allen Rooney: Cranky Prototypes – Making Things Move

MAKERS LABS #2

Thursday April 17th, 10am-3pm

Workshops:

Aukje Boonstra: Sensory Balls

Jesse Chapman: Timber Reclamation

Jules Craig: SCULPTURE LAB – Found Objects! Readymades & Assemblages

Ella Knight: Freeform Assemblage/Try A Tool

MAKERS LABS #3

Saturday May 3rd, 10am-3pm

Workshops:

Lorenz Cherry: The Art of Plastic and Fibre Fusion

Nicola Oliver: Fabric Collage

Jill Pope: Tree Of Life Mosaic

We can’t wait to see you there!

AFT Youth Outreach Program:

This Year AFT is making a special effort to support emerging artists and is engaging with a variety of schools, universities and organisations to encourage participation in the exhibition. If you know of any artists 12-25 that may be interested in our support to exhibit, please be in touch.
– All made possible with funding from Arts Tasmania. Thanks Arts Tas!

For more information and any questions you have about Art From Trash Contact: AFT@resourcetipshop.com

Art from Trash Exhibition: July 19 – July 27 2025

(opening night 18th July, 6-9pm)

We’re so excited to be hosting AFT again this year! We can’t wait to recognise our artists for their incredible dedication to their work, and to transforming waste!

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