Creative Director - Hobart Current – Call for Expressions of Interest

The City of Hobart (COH) and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) are seeking EOI’s for a Creative Director to lead the fourth Hobart Current contemporary art program.

Hobart Current aims to nurture and showcase Tasmania’s most innovative creatives alongside their national and international peers. The unique exhibition model and integrated public program celebrates visual art, design, film, performance, and literature and is set to take place at TMAG and in Hobart’s public spaces from November 2027.

Now well-established, Hobart Current seeks to build on its strong foundations and further increase its reach, impact and profile.

Contemporaneity and innovation are at the heart of the program and are shared priorities of CoH and TMAG.

The Creative Director will shape the curatorial vision, select at least seven (7) participating artists and work closely with them to develop and champion their work.

The Creative Director will be paid $35,000AUD which includes all travel, per diems and accommodation costs.

The Creative Director role offers a unique opportunity to shape one of Tasmania’s leading contemporary arts programs, working across gallery and public spaces and collaborating with artists from a range of disciplines. Applications are encouraged from experienced curators, artistic directors and creative practitioners with a strong track record of developing ambitious contemporary arts projects.

Those interested in submitting an Expression of Interest for the Creative Director role are asked to respond to the following:

  • Pitch (curatorial idea, title and description of the exhibition and program): <200 words
  • Statement of relevant experience: <200 words
  • Statement of availability and other commitments between September 2026 and March 2028: <100 words
  • CV: One (1) A4 page
  • Ten (10) supporting images (optional)
  • Contact details for applicant
  • Contact details for two (2) referees

For further enquiries, contact:

Expressions of Interest can be submitted by email to peter.tattersall@tmag.tas.gov.au

For more information please visit the Hobart Current website