About

FRAME Symposium 3 brings together curators, conservators, and industry experts from local, national, and international galleries, libraries, and museums to share world-class research on all aspects of picture frames. Held over three days, with over 25 presentations, this extraordinary assembly of museum professionals and cultural heritage experts represents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with influential voices shaping the future of frame conservation and scholarship. The symposium's diverse range of topics ensures engaging discussions and knowledge development through in-person interactions with unparalleled networking opportunities.

The symposium is presented in the heart of Hobart with easy access to a range of significant cultural attractions including the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), Allport Library and Museum of Fine Art and the Museum of Old and New Art. Hobart also features world-class dining and natural wonders including Mt Wellington | kunanyi, Mt Field National Park and historic sites.

To find out more about how truly exceptional Tasmania is see: Discover Tasmania.

Important Dates:

  • Abstract submission deadline: 30 September 2025

  • Notification of acceptance: 30 October 2025

  • FRAME: Symposium 3: 16-18 February 2026

Registration:

  • Early Bird registration: $720 (until 5 December 2025)

  • Standard rate: $850 (after 5 December 2025)

  • Student rate: $520 (strictly limited availability, first-come, first-served basis)
     

    All rates include symposium sessions and networking events.

    All presenters must register, and participants must cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. We strongly advise all attendees to secure comprehensive travel insurance for their trip.

Registration opens in September 2025!

If you would like to receive email updates, please email framesymposium3@gmail.com.

VENUE - Studio Theatre at The Hedberg

FRAME Symposium 3 will be held within the prestigious Studio Theatre at The Hedberg, where 185 years of theatrical excellence converge with cutting-edge conference innovation. As Australia's oldest working theatre, the Theatre Royal has been the home of contemporary theatre in Tasmania since 1837. Its newest performance space now provides the perfect setting for this significant gathering.

The Hedberg is a world-class performing arts precinct in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. This architectural achievement represents a successful collaborative partnership between the Australian and Tasmanian Government, the University of Tasmania, and the Theatre Royal.

The Studio Theatre's intimate environment ensures maximum engagement with symposium delegates, while its professional lighting, acoustics, and staging capabilities guarantee that presentations will have a lasting impact.

Studio Theatre at the Hedberg in Hobart.