The Ian Potter Recital Hall The professional performance venue seating up to 289 patrons is named in honour of The Ian Potter Foundation. Sir Ian Potter was a philanthropist with a keen interest in supporting the development of Australian cultural life. In 1964, Sir Ian Potter set up The Ian Potter Foundation to enable him to distribute funds for philanthropic purposes.
Claudio Alcorso Foyer Named in honour of Claudio and Lesley Alcorso, who have made a significant contribution to the state’s economic, artistic and cultural development. In Tasmania, Claudio is perhaps best known for founding the Moorilla vineyard in Berriedale. He also founded Silk and Textile Printers and was known through association with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust, and as founding Chairperson of the Australian Opera.
Vanessa Goodwin City Room and the Vanessa Goodwin Roof Garden The Vanessa Goodwin City Room is one the key University of Tasmania teaching and meeting spaces inside The Hedberg. Dr Vanessa Goodwin was a much-admired criminologist, lawyer and former Attorney-General of Tasmania, Minister for Justice, Minister for Corrections, and Minister for the Arts. A portion of a bequest received in 2018 from the Estate of Dr Goodwin was allocated to the Hedberg project. The Dr Vanessa Goodwin Law Reform Scholarship was also established.
The Ian Potter Recital Hall, The Hedberg, Hobart CBD.
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