17/02/2015Groovin the Moo Sister Cities Art Project
More Information and how to Register: www.umbrella.org.au/GTM15
01/12/2014NQCC Call for Artists – Postcards Art Exhibition & Auction
What better to do over the Christmas break than to get inspired and create a little (postcard-sized) something ready for NQCC’s Biennial Postcard Art Exhibition and Auction. The exhibition will be held next year in the Vault space at Umbrella Studio kicking off our year – opening 16 January 2015. Find out how you can enter your artwork into the exhibition: http://nqcc.org.au/
Pop Up Shop – Expressions of Interest
Umbrella Studio is calling for expressions of interest from Umbrella Members to exhibit and retail their artwork in the glass display case during the future exhibition periods in 2015. More information can be downloaded: Pop up shop_Expressions of Interest-2015
15/10/2014Aberystwyth Arts Centre International Residencies Open
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. Aberystwyth Arts Centre is calling for expressions of interest for their amazing residency program. Four Umbrella Studio artists have experienced the beauty of Wales by participating in this three month residency opportunity. The following dates are available in 2015 are: December 2014-February 2015 March – May 2015 September – November 2015 Artists must submit their application to Vicki Salisbury – Director of Umbrella, these are forwarded on to the Co-ordinator International artist in residency and selection committee for consideration. This is truly an amazing opportunity to work in one of the most inspirational settings on the planet and I encourage you to apply. For more information and an application form please email director(@)umbrella.org.au
18/09/2014TAFE Short Art Courses
TAFE is offering a number of short non-assessable courses in Term 4. Fancy learning drawing, painting or digital imaging skills? This might be for you! Download the information booklet here
30/08/2014North Queensland Conservation Council Fundraiser
Music for the Reef 7 – 10pm Saturday 20 September 2014 Enjoy some of the best musos in town – favourite choral group Aquapella and the world music sounds of Ma Las featuring vocalist Lisa Mondo. Enjoy delicious nibbles amongst the work of international and local printmakers in Compact Prints 2014. Indulge in specialty cocktails prepared exclusively for this very special event. Win valuable raffle prizes! Great music, great art, great nibbles, great cocktails, great company, great chance to win great prizes and all for a great cause – NQCC and its work to save the Reef! Tickets cost $20 | NQCC Members – $18: Available at the door on the night, contact the NQCC on 4771 6226 or book online here
28/08/2014Grants Writing for Artists
Are you an artist? Do you need money for a project, a workshop, or to create new works? Then this is the presentation for you! Learn to to write a grant with Gerard Byrne’s tips by downloading the Grants Writing for Artists Townsville 2014 PDF document. This presentation by Gerard Byrne was given at Umbrella Studio on Sunday 24 August 2014.
17/07/2014Cornerstone: Carborundum Collagraph Printing Demonstration by Jo Lankester
16/06/2014North Wales visiting artist program
A visiting artist program is currently being set up in North Wales. It officially launches on the 1 July with the first visiting artist arriving on the 5th. Stiwdio Maelor are currently looking for more artists who are interested in the opportunity. If people want to find out more information they can go to the website: stiwdiomaelor.wordpress.com or email Veronica on stiwdiomaelor@gmail.com
03/06/2014Umbrella T-Shirt Design Competition
