10/04/2016Art Lessons with Lynn Scott-Cumming
Learn painting or drawing with artist Lynn-Scott Cumming.
27/10/2015Castles in the Air
Saturday 7 November – Friday 4 December 2015 at the Townsville Art Society Gallery, Art at Jezzine All are welcome to attend the opening at 2.30pm Sunday 8 November 2015 When you hear a phrase like ‘Castles in the Air’ does an image of Castle Hill shrouded in cloud come to mind?- perhaps you see a relic of a stone pile on a hill somewhere in Europe, or maybe a long held wish or childhood memory. See how artists from the Townsville Watercolour Group interpreted this phrase in this intriguing exhibition of watercolours. Exhibitors include Debbie Belcastro, Julie Boyd, Helen Caldwell, Val Claussen, Marjory Cook, Gai Copeman, Sally Grattidge, Jenny Hyatt, Annette Ireland, Geoff Maidens, Donna Maloney, Marion O’shea.
07/07/2015More Tales from Wales
Hello fellow Umbrellaries, This wood fired kiln was one of the highlights at the International Ceramics Festival, held over the last three days at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. The kiln is the brainchild of Prof. Rita Gudino, from the Phillipines, to find out more about her project and work just look up Lual Kiln. I was pleased to help record the construction, firing and opening of the kiln due to Rita’s photographer having a visa mix up and not making it. The ICF is Europe’s showpiece ceramics event, held every two years in Aber. There were over 20 top ceramic practitioners from all over, and hundreds of visitors saw displays, demonstrations, lectures and all of the trade representatives. One operator, Jonathan Keep, had two working 3D printers, one which he had made for about £400, they both worked with a ceramic material. Plans are available for free from his website,…
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22/06/2015Look out Cairns here comes Murris in Ink (MII)
This year Umbrella will be showing Townsville based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island printmakers in three venues in Cairns at the Art Fair (CIAF), the first time art market also located at the Cruise Ship Terminal and Canopy Arts on Grafton Street. Umbrella has represented MII at CIAF since 2009, selling their works on paper to individuals, and national collecting institutions including; National Gallery, State Library Queensland, National Gallery Victoria and Australian Maritime Museum. To maximise sales and promotions Umbrella will increase our efforts with Umbrella member artist exhibiting in Cairns from mid-July through August. Murris in Ink printmakers will launch a collection of stunning new monoprint drawings at the Umbrella booth at the Art Fair. The works on paper were produced during the Monsoon Publishing residency for six artists, who were individually mentored by master printermaker Ron McBurnie. Our friends at Canopy Arts Centre will host, Keriba Debe Nor…
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21/06/2015Aberystwyth Antics
Hi Folks, it’s a drizzly day here in Aberystwyth, the art centre of Wales. I landed here three weeks ago, and have been in the studio for two. The locals, both in and out of the arts, are wonderful people, and I have been gathering lots of material to (hopefully) develop some art from. So far I have been to performances by the Aberopera group, I think there may be some of the pictures I took on their Facebook page. Also been on some walks with the Aberystwyth Ramblers (no, not a vocal group, but lovely people). Last weekend we visited a part of the Pembrokeshire coastline on a Ministry of Defence firing range (closed for the day), and saw some amazing scenery, a 13th c farm, and lots of munitions in various states. Two weeks time is an excursion to Snowdonia in the North. I went to the…
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28/03/2015‘Art in the Garden’ exhibition
‘Art in the Garden’, a framed exhibition of works by 17 artists including the Townsville Watercolour Group 10am – 4pm Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May at 14 Anderson Street, Railway Estate This is the fourth ‘Art in the Garden’ exhibition to be held in the gardens of Mo’sart Gallery at 14 Anderson Street Railway Estate. Seventeen artists are participating, including many of Townsville’s best known. They include Jim Arena, Julie Boyd, Debbie Belcastro, Helen Caldwell, Val Claussen, Gai Copeman, Marjory Cook, Sally Grattidge, Emily Hill. Jenny Hyatt, Annette Ireland, Kerry Kelly, Pat Lowth,, Donna Maloney, Geoff Maidens, Ciska Mc Cormack, Marion O’Shea, All works are framed and ready to hang. Come and enjoy this stunning open-air exhibition in the garden surrounds of Mos’art Gallery. See the works in natural light. Works include all mediums, also a range of miniatures and hand painted cards will be on display Share a…
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02/03/2015Off to Aber we go!
Congratulations to Umbrella member Tony Fitzsimmons who will be taking up a residency opportunity in Aberystwyth, Wales! Tony was the successful applicant for our fifth round, and the fifth Umbrella member to do the international residency program. Safe travels!
27/10/2014Wanderlust officially opens
It has truly been a great week for Umbrella Studio and NQ artists, with the launch of the Wanderlust exhibition opening at the Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane last Tuesday evening. The collaborative project between Umbrella Studio, PressNorth Printmakers, Flying Arts Alliance & the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts finally came to reality after one year of planning and organising. The exhibition Wanderlust by PressNorth Printmakers showcases the exemplary skills and talents of printmakers who are currently living and working in Townsville, North Queensland and beyond. The exhibition opened at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Brisbane on Tuesday 21 October 2014. Myself and Jo Lankester, President of PressNorth Printmakers went down to assist with install and attend open the exhibition, and it was a great experience to work with new people and meet the Flying Arts and Judith Wright Centre staff & volunteers. The exhibition looks…
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15/09/2014PressNorth Printmakers: Wanderlust
A collaborative project between Umbrella Studio contemporary arts and PressNorth Printmakers, the exhibition PressNorth Printmakers: Wanderlust showcases the exemplary skills and talents of printmakers who are currently living and working in Townsville, North Queensland and beyond. The exhibition will explore a diverse range of themes displaying the variety of styles in the printmaking profession. PressNorth Printmakers is a not-for-profit artist-run-initiative with members actively exhibiting, teaching, sharing and earning a living from printmaking. Printmaking is widely celebrated within Australia with Townsville being one of the most vibrant and dynamic printmaking communities with artists winning awards in recognition of their skills across many mediums. Umbrella Studio has been part of the history of printmaking in North Queensland since 1986. From its inception it has provided the basis for the development, critique, facilitation and mentoring. This project was also assisted by Flying Arts Alliance. Please join us on for the Opening Launch of…
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07/09/2014Public Talk by Mitch Goodwin – 6pm Wednesday 17 September
