Artistic Encounters and Community Connections: Your Hobart Guide for Monday, 2 March

Discover Hobart’s Creative and Community Pulse this Monday

Welcome to Monday, 2 March 2026. While the start of the week often feels quiet, Hobart’s cultural scene is buzzing today with the final hours of a local sculpture exhibition, the city’s major biennial contemporary art program, and several community-led workshops and meetups. Whether you are looking for a moment of quiet reflection or a chance to learn something new, today offers plenty of opportunities to engage with the local community.

Public Exhibitions and Art

• Hobart Current: Here (TMAG and Public Spaces)

  The third biennial Hobart Current exhibition, titled "Here," continues today across the city. This innovative partnership between the City of Hobart and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) features new works from ten Tasmanian-based artists responding to the theme of place and presence. You can explore a variety of works spanning diverse media at TMAG, or encounter outdoor artworks at Salamanca Lawns, Franklin Square, and Mawson Place as you move through the CBD. It is a perfect opportunity to engage with contemporary art during a lunch break or afternoon walk.

• Last Chance: Into the Deep (Salamanca Arts Centre)

  Today marks the final day for Lee-Anne Peters’ unique sculptural exhibition, "Into the Deep," held at the Salamanca Arts Centre. This collection focuses on themes of discovery and recovery through intricate sculptural forms. Note that for its closing day, the exhibition features an early closure, with doors open from 10:00 am only until 12:00 noon. If you haven't had the chance to view these works yet, this morning is your final opportunity to catch the display before it is deinstalled.

Community Workshops and Meetups

• Being LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Workshop

  Working It Out is hosting a free community workshop today starting at 10:00 am at the Business and Employment Southeast Tasmania center. This session is designed to provide practical advice and foster inclusive environments within local community and workplace settings. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to support diversity and inclusion in the Hobart area.

• Rock and Rhyme at Hobart Library

  For parents and caregivers with young children, the Hobart Library on Murray Street is hosting its popular Rock and Rhyme session at 2:30 pm. This free, 30-minute session is filled with songs, action rhymes, and stories specifically designed for toddlers. It’s a wonderful way to foster early literacy while connecting with other local families in a welcoming environment.

• Open Heart Meditation and Folk Dancing

  The evening features two distinct ways to wind down. The Lotus Centre hosts an Open Heart Meditation session at 7:00 pm, focusing on relaxation and heart-centered mindfulness. Alternatively, the Folk Federation of Tasmania holds its regular Monday night folk dance session at 7:15 pm. Both events offer a great way to finish the first day of the week by connecting with Hobart's social and spiritual communities.

Cinema Highlights

• Gold Class Mondays at Village Cinemas

  If you are looking for a more relaxed evening, Village Cinemas Hobart offers their "Gold Class Mondays" promotion today. This is a great time to catch the latest releases, such as the recently premiered psychological thriller "The Housemaid," in a premium setting at a special Monday rate.