About us

A unique, innovative and creative state needs a unique, innovative and creative government arts agency. Arts Tasmania is that agency, responsible for policy and planning for arts and culture in Tasmania. Arts Tasmania is part of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts.  

Our vision is a robust, diverse, vibrant arts sector in Tasmania which is valued by Tasmanians and which is nationally and internationally recognised. A Tasmania where all communities are artistically vibrant places with rich and varied creative opportunities. Communities where the arts are collaborative, accessible and inclusive to all.
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Arts Tasmania administers grants and loans distributed under the Tasmanian Arts Advisory Board Act 1975 through a number of programs:

• Assistance to individuals
• Assistance to organisations
• Small museums and collections
• Artsbridge
• Infrastructure fund
• Residencies
• Loans

arts@work is a business unit of Arts Tasmania and aims to increase the capacity of the arts sector and the viability of a career in the arts.

arts@work has staff in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

Arts Tasmania's staff are listed here.