‘An Evening with Louisa’ – Fundraising Reception at Government House

Government House, Hobart

Bookings are now closed.

Royal Society of Tasmania members and supporters are invited to attend ‘An Evening with Louisa’, a fundraising reception for The Royal Society of Tasmania Art Collection at Government House, Hobart on Thursday 28 September 2023 commencing at 6:00 pm.

Louisa Anne Meredith (1812-1895)

Louisa Anne Meredith was one of Australia’s leading 19^th century artists and a highly respected member of the Royal Society of Tasmania. The RST Art Collection (940 artworks) contains the largest and most significant group of works by Louisa: 252 works. All proceeds from the evening will go to the conservation and exhibition of artworks in the RST Collection.

“Cape Raoul in 1856” by Louisa Anne Meredith. RST Art Collection. (Click to enlarge image).

“A Cool Debate” by Louisa Anne Meredith, one of the artworks in the RST Art Collection in need of conservation. (Click to enlarge image).

The evening will include entertainment, refreshments, and the auction of an original framed watercolour painting of Tasmanian waratah donated by noted botanical artist and RST member Lynne Uptin OAM. Hospitality is provided courtesy of the Office of the Governor.

Tickets are $85 per person, and the ticket price is a direct contribution to the Royal Society of Tasmania Art Fund.

Please RSVP by 5.00 pm on 14 September 2023 by filling out the form included in the invitation and emailing or posting it to the Royal Society of Tasmania.

Your Government House TryBooking entry ticket will then be emailed/posted to you. Please present the TryBooking ticket at the door to gain entry on the night.

Numbers are limited, and an early RSVP is recommended.