It was here on tiny Hunter Island, and the adjacent land of Sullivan's Cove, that the first settlement of Hobart Town was established almost two hundred years ago.
More recently, the Jones & Co. IXL jam factory occupied the site and the old factory and warehouses were redeveloped with some additional space to provide large workshop areas which house the various studios.
Built into the redevelopment are artist-in-residence flats and studios, a first-rate air-conditioned gallery, an accessible library and lecture theatre - both used extensively by the public - and studios and studies for postgraduate students and research staff. This has provided an exciting creative and working environment for visual artists and designers.
The Centre for the Arts is close to the main business district and in the midst of wharf areas where large liners and container ships sometimes dock.
Part of the fishing fleet is often anchored in the adjacent Fisherman's Wharf and nearby Salamanca Place is a recognized centre for eating, entertainment and other social activities including a thriving weekly market.
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the majority of commercial galleries are also within easy walking distance and so are many historic sites such as the Wapping district.
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