The Liberal Government is a strong supporter of the arts in Tasmania.
Today it was my pleasure to open the annual Art on Show competition and exhibition at the Royal Hobart Showgrounds, presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania.
This year the competition received 168 entries across six sections from recreational and professional Tasmanian artists.
Art on Show offers a valuable opportunity for artists at various career stages to showcase their work to the wider community.
The exhibition will also provide an opportunity for new audiences to encounter art during the Royal Hobart Show.
The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania includes a range of arts events and exhibitions in its regular calendar of events across the state, recognising the valuable role the arts play within the Tasmanian community.
Projects and initiatives such as Art on Show engage new members of the community as participants in and consumers of the arts.
Art on Show will be on display at the Royal Hobart Showgrounds from 22 to 25 October 2014.
Vanessa Goodwin, Minister for the Arts
