# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In the Kelp Forest - Hobart Book Launch & Exhibition Opening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: “In the Kelp Forest” is a stunning new picture book co-authored by Aunty Patsy Cameron and Reena Balding with illustrations by Belinda Casey that explores the beauty and strength of Country beneath the waves and celebrates the living kelp forests, their creatures, and deep Cultural knowledge of Tasmania’s First Nations people.

Join Aunty Patsy, Reena and Belinda for the launch of “In the Kelp Forest” together with Belinda’s exhibition of the original illustrations and preparatory drawings, at 5.30pm on 7th May 2026 in the Founders Room at the Salamanca Arts Centre.

Tickets for the event are $5.00 and are available here:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1571593

Belinda’s exhibition will be on display from Thursday 30th April 2026 until Monday 25th May 2026 in the Top Gallery, at the Salamanca Arts Centre 🖼️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/in-the-kelp-forest-hobart-book-launch-and-exhibition-opening/200029977193146
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 91

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029977193146?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hobart-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hobart
- **state**: TS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre
- **lat**: -42.887096250503
- **long**: 147.3333978653
- **full address**: The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre, The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre Woobys Lane, Salamanca, Hobart, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In the Kelp Forest - Hobart Book Launch & Exhibition Opening being held?
  - **A:** In the Kelp Forest - Hobart Book Launch & Exhibition Opening takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:30 am at The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre, The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre Woobys Lane, Salamanca, Hobart, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** In the Kelp Forest - Hobart Book Launch & Exhibition Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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