Hobart has an abundance of urban art, from large wall murals, sculptures, and statues to painted traffic signal boxes and soapbox billboards. Public art, both large and small, permanent and temporary. Indeed, if art is your thing, then Hobart has you covered. Likewise, if you want free activities in Hobart, download an urban art guide and hit the streets.
Urban art walls started popping up in 2015 when Creative Hobart (The City of Hobart) started using buildings as canvases. Then, in 2017, the first Vibrance Festival was held in the heart of Hobart. Celebrating street art and the graffiti culture, Vibrance commissioned eight Tasmanian street artists to paint more than 300m2 of city walls. Vibrance, collaborating with artists and building owners, has successfully organised three festivals, 2017, 2018, and 2021, complete with live music, local food, and pop-up bars. The next festival is from 20th- 26th November 2023.
There are over 50 murals you can seek out on the streets of Hobart, many of which are within walking distance of each other. So slip on your walking shoes, grab one of the Urban Art Maps, and hit the city streets. You’ll be glad you did.
Traffic Signal Boxes
As you wander the streets of Hobart, keep an eye out for the painted traffic signal boxes. In conjunction with the City of Hobart, Urban Smart Projects provide existing signal boxes as outdoor canvases for artists and community groups to display their art. See more here.
Battery Point Sculpture Trail
Battery Point Sculpture Trail meanders between Salamanca Place and Marieville Esplanade through suburban streets and coastal tracks. There are nine number sculptures representing weights, measures, times, quantities, dates, and distances. Each interprets a story of Battery Point’s history. The location is the centre of Hobart’s cultural heritage, with some of the city’s oldest buildings and earliest industries. The sculpture trail takes about one hour. Download a map brochure here.
… and so much more!
I have only included a small part of Hobart’s captivating Urban Art. There is much more, including 6 Storeys 6 Stories – Argyle Street Car Park, CityPILOTS, SOAPBOX billboards, and ART SITES – Creative Hoarding Program.
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Getting to Hobart
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Accommodation
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While in Hobart, we stayed at…
Cost – We paid $136.89 for the first night and $152.10 for the other.
Pros – Nice size room in the motel section. Everything was pleasant. I like having a table with chairs in the room. The iron and ironing board came in handy, as did the safe. We had a meal at the Bistro. The roast was delicious, and I liked that you could order small or large serves.
Cons – The bed is not super comfortable, but it does suffice.
Verdict – Pleasant place for a few days.
Getting around Hobart
We hired a car during our stay in Hobart, which made getting around super easy.
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If you like Street Art, you might be interested in these
Sheffield – The Town of Murals /Brisbane Street Art / Sydney’s Sensational Street Art / Darwin’s Stellar Street Art / Townsville’s Vibrant Street Art! / Port Adelaide’s Must See Street Art
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