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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.

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Hidden Treasures – Art Exhibitions 2026

Woolmers Estate Longford 4th January to 22nd February

Summary

The RST Art Committee is running a major series of exhibitions over the next three years. The concept behind the series is to bring the Society’s exceptional Art Collection to the people of regional Tasmania.

The exhibition series opened in Oatlands in August 2025 with follow up Hidden Treasures exhibitions in Longford (January – February, 2026) and Queenstown (Late February – March/April, 2026).

We use the title of “Hidden Treasures“ as the RST Art Collection has been assessed as being of National Significance and yet the vast majority of the works have not been seen by the public. At each venue, the Hidden Treasures Exhibition has a theme relevant to that venue. High quality framed prints will be exhibited rather than the originals. This allows exhibitions to take place in a variety of community venues that are not suitable for displaying original artworks.

Exhibition Program

Longford: The Woolmers Heritage Estate

4th January to 22nd February 2026, 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday, excluding Public Holidays

Special Events – Free with Exhibition Entry ($5.00 per visitor)

  • Saturday 10th January: Arts and Antiques Roadshow: Bring your family antiques and artworks for expert appraisal by Warwick Oakman, renowned antique expert and valuer ($5 per item).
  • Sunday 18th January: Landscape painting demonstration by renowned artist Darren Meader.
  • Sunday 25th January: The Life and Works of Louisa Anne Meredith presented by Dr Anita Hansen, Dr Malcolm Ward, and Mary Koolhof OAM.
  • Sunday 1st February: Botanical painting technique demonstration by celebrated Tasmanian artist Lynne Uptin OAM.
  • Saturday 21st February: Silent auction concludes.

Queenstown: The Galley Museum and Soggy Brolley Gallery

Late February to March/April 2026

Three other venues for exhibitions in late 2026 and 2027 are yet to be negotiated.

Examples of RST Limited Edition Prints at the Oatlands exhibition in August:

Francis Guillemard Simpkinson De Wesselow (1819 - 1906) From Spring Hill, Van Diemen's Land
Simpkinson de Wesselow, Spring Hill VDL
Francis Guillemard Simpkinson De Wesselow (1819 - 1906) The Derwent at Shooters Hill, Van Diemen's Land
The Derwent at Shooters Hill VD.L. Van Diemens Land Dec 14th 47; Simpkinson de Wesselow Francis Guillemard 18191906; 14 December 1847
possibly W C Piguenit (1836 - 1914) The Frenchman's Cap from the Road on the Flank of Mt Arrowsmith, Tasmania
William Charles Piguenit, Mt Gell, Western Highlands, Tasmania
Simpkinson de Wesselow, From the Old Wharf, Hobart Town, VDL
Simpkinson de Wesselow, From the Old Wharf, Hobart Town, VDL
Francis Guillemard Simpkinson De Wesselow (1819 - 1906) Hobart Town from St George's Church, Van Diemen's Land
John Skinner Prout, Hobart Town from St George’s Church

WHEN:

Sunday, 22nd February 2026

Region:

North / South

Location:

Woolmers Estate
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Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.