The dark waters of the Huon River flow from deep in the Tasmanian wilderness, beneath the bridge at Huonville and past the river town of Franklin. There, near the boat-building sheds of the Wooden Boat Centre and The Living Boat Trust, you can often see an all-female crew of world-beating athletes training on the river,…

James Griggs arrived from England in 1842. He settled in Franklin, some 40 kilometres southwest of Hobart as the crow flies. At the time, the township was known as ‘The Settlement’ and locals carved a humble existence from the land. They grew fruit and vegetables in the valley, fished in the river, and caught eels…

The Huon Valley is home and an inspirational haven for artists from all around the world. Inspired and centered by the environment and community around them they cherish their time in the Huon. For you, this means the opportunity to see and purchase some stunning artwork to remind you of the Huon Valley and Tasmania…

ARTBOX is a traveling exhibition space, promoting professional and emerging artists and makers from the Huon Valley. ARTBOX supports community arts and culture projects in the Huon Valley, and also provides opportunities for regional and remote communities in the Huon Valley to experience and engage with arts and culture. ARTBOX was the brainchild of a…

Richards original paintings are created using oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolours and glass. Producing a series of Fine Art Prints, Art Cards, also working with Stained Glass and Dichroic Glass Jewellery-Pendants & Earrings. About the Artist Richard was born in Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1961 into a creative family. Exhibiting in many exhibitions and art awards (see below) with success in…