Off Centre Tasmanian Arts Collective

Icky Brothers - emerging artist is now displaying in our Micro Gallery in Salamanca Place
🌼Icky started their ceramic journey in 2019 and now enjoy creating both functional and sculptural pieces, using wheel throwing and hand building techniques.

Icky is a trans- nonbinary, multidisciplinary artist, best known in their arts community for their analogue, illustrative drawings. They work In both their ceramic work and that on paper, they use fine-liners, ink, clay, scraffito and slip-trailing to tell intricate stories of nature and mythology and the world around them
Pop over to at the ground floor of to see what is on show 🌼🧡☺️ 🧡there are some special one off pieces - exhibition until Thursday June 13th

Beautiful work by Lauren Carpenter currently showing in the Micro Gallery at Off Centre ❤️

Final two weeks to get a Hannah Blackmore painting from Off Centre! In May we are welcoming a new visual artist to our little gallery. Stay tuned to find out more.

Stunning raku ceramics by at Off Centre.

A stunning collection of ceramic sculptures by Verena Truninger in the Micro Gallery at Off Centre.

Kangaroo sculpture by Henrietta Norris at Off Centre

Off Centre is looking mighty stylish at the moment with our recent desk upgrade! It creates a better space for packing our beautiful ceramics and looks fantastic. Special thank you to for getting it complete. Come and see it for yourself soon!

Calling all visual artists in Hobart! Off Centre are currently looking for a new member to join their collective. Applications close at the end of March.

We are looking for a 2D artist and offer a great opportunity for an emerging artist to increase their exposure in a prime location! Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested. You are also welcome to visit the gallery to see the available space and talk to our members. Thank you.

Stunning new work by Lisa Wise in the Micro Gallery at Off Centre.

New work by Verena Truninger at Off Centre. Inspired by her view over Opossum Bay.

Beautiful ceramics by Jude Maisch at Off Centre.

Three more days to see ‘Colour and Pattern’ by Jude Maisch at Off Centre. All the work has a third firing of gold lustre. This cup and saucer is terracotta with a maiolica glaze.

Calling all visual artists in Hobart! Off Centre are currently looking for a new member to join their collective.

We are looking for a 2D artist and offer a great opportunity for an emerging artist to increase their exposure in a prime location! Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested.

You are also welcome to visit the gallery to see the available space and talk to our members. Thank you.

Beautiful ceramics by at Off Centre ❤️

Glorious vases by Verena Truninger at Off Centre 🤍

Original seascape paintings and framed prints by Hannah Blackmore currently showing in the Micro Gallery at Off Centre.

Beautiful ceramics by Carolyn Toselli showing in the Micro Gallery at Off Centre.

A wonderful spotted handfish made by Henrietta Norris at Off Centre.

Celebrating Princess Mary becoming Queen this month! This beautiful sculpture is made by Verena Truninger. See it now in Off Centre 💙

Get your chickens and cows in a row with these wonderful creations from Cherie Nicholson!

Happy New Year from everyone at Off Centre! These wonderful sculptures are created by Henrietta Norris.

Merry Christmas from us all at Off Centre! Come and visit our Christmas exhibition when you are next in Salamanca for unique handmade gift ideas ❤️🎄

Seascape paintings by Hannah Blackmore in Off Centre. Great gift ideas for ocean lovers in your life!

Beautiful ceramics by Cherie Nicholson in the Micro Gallery right now!

Good morning! You can get your Happy Cat dishes from Off Centre. Great gift ideas by Carolyn Toselli.

Stunning ceramics by now at Off Centre! We welcome Suemi into our collective and look forward to seeing more beautiful ceramics soon.

Don’t miss this exhibition by the TCA at Off Centre. A tribute to the late John Watson with works going towards his legacy.

John Watson was a builder in various guises for much of his adult life, only taking up ceramics in his 60’s.
A fair amount of mudbrick building led him to clay. A two-year Ceramics Diploma course in Canberra (2000/2001) and - on his return to Tasmania – a part-time job as the ceramics technician for TAFE & Adult Education.

As John honed his slip-casting and hand-building skills, he developed a unique style and began selling a range of work through the artists’ cooperative, Off Centre.

John’s keen interest in ceramics manifested itself in many volunteer roles. He was a much valued and committed member of the TCA, serving as President for a time and the driving force behind many activities - especially his popular raku workshops.
John’s strong architectural forms revealed his keen sense of design, winning him many awards at TCA exhibitions, and a dedicated fan base.

John was a much loved and well-respected teacher and colleague who gave his knowledge and time generously. John’s sudden passing in 2017 was a huge blow to the ceramic’s community.

The LIGHTBOX exhibition is a tribute to John, showcasing a collection of his work, photographs of him in the studio, at workshops, and his creations.

Following John’s death, the TCA committee decided to create a legacy fund to commemorate John’s significant contribution to Tasmanian ceramics. A programme of workshops was developed whereby students and colleagues who’d worked alongside John were given the opportunity to work with casts of his iconic forms. Several new and vibrant sculptures emerged - prompted by his architectural forms. Participants were encouraged think differently and experiment with unfamiliar materials and techniques.

John’s touch is present in each of the art works created. Amazing echoes reverberate through the exhibits as familiar elements are reimagined and made new.

Creations from these workshops are presently on show in Off Centre’s Microgallery, in two parts - October 6th-19th and the 20th October until November 2nd.
Thanks to all the artists who have generously donated their time and artworks. The proceeds of sales will go towards funding future projects in John Watson’s name.

Good morning Hobart! If you would like a beautiful breakfast bowl like mine, head down to Off Centre today and pick up one of Jean McGhee’s fabulous creations! Currently showing in our Micro Gallery, you can find rice bowls, cups and mugs and teapots too.