V I S I T A G A L L E RY

TASMANIA

The Three M’s: miniatures, models and memories, July This exhibition at Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston pays homage to the art of model-making. Fourteen designers have created unique miniature worlds — shops, aircrafts and lighthouses — using 3D printing, woodwork, clay modelling and sewing. Each piece tells a story and offers an insight into the mind of the miniaturist. Community Gallery, Queen Victoria Museum, Inveresk. (03) 6323 3777; qvmag.tas.gov.au

ACT

Lustre: Pearling in Australia, until July 22nd Discover the stories behind Australia’s long pearling tradition at this exhibition, which uses audio recordings from people who have been directly involved in the industry and harvested these treasures. Visitors will also learn how pearls and pearlshell evolve. National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton. 1800 026 132; nma.gov.au

SA

Island To Inland: Contemporary Art From Kangaroo Island, July 27th–september 9th Ten of Kangaroo Island’s visual artists are offering their interpretation of the theme ‘isolation and inspiration’, in this Country Arts SA touring exhibition at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. The show gives ‘mainlanders’ a glimpse into the isolating nature of island life but also the creativity that such an environment conjures up. 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. (08) 8539 1420; murraybridgegallery.com.au