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Presented by Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an acquisitive Australian landscape prize, which offers $100,000 to the winning entry. Hadley’s Orient Hotel has a long history with art starting with art-loving landlords in the late 1800s. The Hadley’s Art Prize contributes to the art community, celebrates excellence in contemporary landscape art, promotes cultural tourism in Tasmania, and restores art to the historic walls of Hadley’s Orient Hotel through a landscape prize similar to the competition won by Howard Hadley in 1895. Judged by a panel of art specialists, the prize is open to Australian artists over the age of eighteen working in two-dimensional media. Artists at all career stages are invited to enter.

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Embrace Tasmania's Off Season with the immersive experience at Devil's Corner Cellar Door Your journey begins in the Devils Corner Lookout Tower, where you'll meet your host who will set the stage with captivating tales of the land. As you take in panoramic views of the vineyards, rugged Hazards mountains, and the tranquil expanse of Moulting Lagoon, you'll learn about Devil's Corner—from its humble origins to its dynamic evolution. Discover insights into the vineyard's sustainable practices, the distinctive local geography, and the vibrant birdlife that calls this place home. (Duration: 15–20 minutes) From the Tower, follow your guide down to the Cellar Door, pausing along the way to admire architectural details that echo the rugged beauty of the East Coast. Inside the tasting room, indulge in a guided premium tasting of the Hazards Range wines. Our expert guide will walk you through each exceptional pour, detailing the unique terroir, craft, and subtle complexities that define these exclusive wines. (Duration: 15–20 minutes) To complete this journey, relax and savor a beautifully presented Tasmanian charcuterie board, featuring a selection of local artisan cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal accompaniments. Enjoy these delectable bites as you soak in the sweeping views of the landscape—a perfect conclusion to an experience that celebrates the essence of place, history, and the art of fine wine.

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Embark on a culinary journey this winter with our exclusive workshop series, designed to immerse you in the rich traditions of Italian-inspired charcuterie and advanced meat preparation techniques. Hosted by Rob Perry, the master of flavours, and his expert team from Casalinga Gourmet Meats, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn from Tasmania's finest artisans. Limited to 50 tickets per workshop. Thursday 26 June 2025 Smoker Secrets: Perfecting Your Meat Cut Selections Dedicated to teaching you how to select the best meat cuts for your smoker, guided by the Casalinga team. You'll learn how to achieve perfect textures and flavours. Thursday 31 July 2025 Festive Feasts: How to Impress with a Celebration of Flavours Embrace the spirit of Christmas in July as we explore festive specialty products that can be enjoyed year-round, highlighting hearty preparation techniques. This event will emphasise making hosting a festive experience an enjoyable one, ensuring you impress your friends and family with a delightful celebration of flavours, featuring products like ham on the bone, turducken, and pork porchetta. Thursday 28 August 2025 Smoke and Spice: Understanding the Charcuterie Process Discuss the craftsmanship behind our authentic Tasmanian Casalinga charcuterie & smallgoods products, covering essential topics such as produce selection, curing, pickling, and smoking techniques.

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Join us this winter for a vine pruning masterclass. Explore the art of crafting exceptional sparkling wine from grape to glass with a guided tour of our vineyard in winter, where you’ll experience hands-on pruning and witness an integral cycle of wine growth. Then, delve into Clover Hill’s sparkling wine portfolio with a tasting masterclass spanning 15 years, accompanied by a cheese platter. This session concludes with a glass of Clover Hill sparkling and cheese platter to enjoy, whilst taking in the dramatic panoramas of the Clover Hill Vineyard and Lebrina Valley.

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Ignite curiosity about the natural world as Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns exclusively to QVMAG in Tasmania. The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, features exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years. Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 117 countries and territories all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year's award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. Exclusively showing in Tasmania at QVMAG.

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Pink-glowing possums and bandicoots, green-glowing snails and wallabies, blue-glowing spiders and sugar gliders, technicolour owls, flowers, and fungi! Join biologist Dr Lisa Gershwin on this truly unforgettable nature experience, a short walk from Hobart's CBD. Lisa will share the glowing world through fascinating stories and show you how to get great photos. You might even spot a platypus! Lisa will supply the ultraviolet (UV) torches and the natural history narrative, while nature will supply the wonder and awe.