Tasmania's arts and recreation sector is a vibrant and essential part of our cultural life, adding colour, inspiration and joy to the state.
This diverse industry provides a wide range of opportunities for creative expression, cultural engagement and recreational activities.
Think of everything from live music, comedy and writing to museums and art galleries. It also includes sports facilities, community events and public spaces that encourage us to get out and be active.
Together, these industries create places and events where people of all ages and abilities can learn new skills, have fun and connect with their communities.
This isn't just about entertainment, it's about improving the well-being of Tasmanians by bringing enjoyment to our daily lives and helping us stay active and healthy.
Useful market information:
The value of the arts and recreation services industry increased by 3.8% in 2024-25 to $442 million in gross value added terms.
Over the past 10 years, the arts and recreation services industry has experienced a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%.
The arts and recreation services industry comprises 1.1% of total Tasmanian industry gross value added.
Arts and recreation services contribution to Gross State Product
Australian Bureau of Statistics - Australian National Accounts: State Accounts
In the 12 months to November 2025
Total employment increased by 24.4% to 5,800 persons.
Full-time employment increased by 12.0% to 3,200 persons.
Part-time employment increased by 44.5% to 2,600 persons.
Arts and recreation services employment level:
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics – Labour Force, Detailed
Arts and recreation support services:
Providing resources to support artists, organisations and businesses across various art forms. These include funding opportunities, industry resources and cultural heritage information.
Delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew, and music workers because of ill health, injury, a mental health problem or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music.
Supporting fair, safe and respectful workplaces for artists, arts workers and arts organisations across Australia through comprehensive information and resources for all art forms, employment types and business sizes.
Provides resources to support sport and active recreation in Tasmania including funding opportunities and industry resources for clubs, not-for-profit organisations and local government entities.
Provides online training, resources and support for administrators, coaches, officials, players and parents in sport to help administrators, coaches and players prevent discrimination and harassment in sports.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics – Labour Force, Detailed