30th Anniversary Ausglass Exhibition
- Photos from the Opening below.
- The Exhibition opened on 18 Decemeber 2008.
- Exhibitors must read this information sheet on delivery and pickup.
The Exhibition is open in the
Carnegie Gallery, Hobart, just a couple of minutes walk from the Conference venue. This venue is operated by the Hobart City Council, whose sponsorship we gratefully acknowledge.
The Exhibition runs for a month to increase its impact as
the glass event of each Conference year, and to be open to the public during the peak Tasmanian tourist season -
from 19 December 2008 to 18 January 2009. The Conference fits neatly at the end of this period. You can't miss seeing this incomparable 2009 snapshot of over 60 contemporary Australian glass art works.
The Exhibition was opened on 18 December 2008 (pictures below) by Professor Adrian Franklin, sociologist and ABC TV show Collectors panellist. The Exhibition was filmed for the ABC for a show later in 2009. On Thursday evening 15 January immediately before the Conference, a Welcome Function with refreshments will be held at the Gallery for Conference delegates, with welcoming words by Dr Gerry King. This will be an opportunity to see the Exhibition and register for the conference. You are welcome to photograph the works or visit the Exhibition as many times as you want. The Gallery is two minutes walk from the Conference venue.
Several prizes are judged from the Exhibition entries, notably the Vicki Torr Memorial Prize, the Sabbia Gallery Prize and the Kugler Prize. Works can also be sold from the exhibition (it will be open during millionaire yachting season in Hobart), and/or donated to the Auction.
