23/09/2013Exhibition proposals invited from artists and curators
Exhibition proposals are invited from artists for the 2015 program. Please see application guidelines on the Umbrella Studio website. Umbrella Studio is extending a platform for emerging curatorial practice. Please send your exhibition or project outline explaining the purpose and concept (600 -1000 words maximum, List of artists and a succinct description of their practice (100 words maximum) to director@umbrella.org.au. Images of approximately 40% of the artworks proposed for the exhibition – or if the work isn’t made yet, links to the artist(s) portfolio/website, or images of current work. Specify medium from the following suggested options: painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation, film/video works, mixed/new media (if other please specify) Applications from artists and curators are due 20 October.
16/09/2013New exhibiton venue
Umbrella Studio artist members have a brand new venue (literally) to showcase their work. In appreciation of their support for local arts and their ongoing sponsorship, Umbrella will curate a series of annual exhibitions in the stunning new Townsville Bulletin building located on Flinders St. West. Ann Roebuck, Umbrella Board member and Bulletin managing editor suggested that Umbrella could grow their viewing audience by exhibiting in their busy and beautiful office space. The Bulletin installed a hanging system on several interior walls, and the first exhibition of works on paper from the some members of the Studio Printmaking group is currently on show. With over 100 Bulletin staff and business people coming and going every day, the artwork will be seen, appreciated and potentially connect with a buyer to purchase it. For information on exhibiting artwork at the Bulletin contact Umbrella Studio.
05/09/2013Life Drawing Townsville
A fantastic opportunity for local artists and art students to develop their drawing skills, explore the human form and network with other artists. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary and bookings are not required but participants will need to bring their own materials and paper. Every Saturday: 9.30 – 12.30 pm 6 Darling Road, Jensen 1st Saturday of month is quick gestural poses 1 minute to 25 minutes Next 3 weeks is a long pose suitable for painting, sculpting, and more developed drawings (plenty of room to move around and change your perspective for those who want to do quick drawings) $15 per session easels, model and boards supplied Contact for more info Gerald Soworka Every Tuesday: 6.30 – 9.30pm Percival’s Life Drawing – Upstairs Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders St CBD (enter through Denham Rd entrance) Short dynamic gestural poses $15 per session easels, model…
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04/09/2013Call for Artists – ArtsWeek at Townsville State High School
The annual ArtsWeek at Town High is on again from 28 October – 1 November. The school is calling for a number of artists come to the school and deliver workshops for students. Workshops could be anything from one/two hour/s and might be drawing (charcoal/pastel/pencil) /painting a particular technique/ Photoshop tips/quick sculptures/fun wearable art/printing/face painting/any type of dance/vocal performances and workshops/musical performances and workshops/drama performances/workshops etc. The students would sign up for a particular workshop and a maximum of 20 would participate. The school will purchase any required equipment/media for each workshop. They are able to pay artists/performers $50 per hour. The more diverse the activities the wider the students’ knowledge base becomes which allows for further commitment and development of skills over time. Interested artists should contact Lisa Vincent, Head of Department The Arts/Teaching & Learning at Townsville State High School e-mail: lvinc9@eq.edu.au Phone (07) 4721 8734
12/06/2013WEBINAR: Connecting with Commercial Galleries
John Stafford interviews gallerist Jan Manton – When: Monday 24 June Where: At your computer Time: 7 pm – 8.30 pm Cost: Free – limited places available Register for the next Online Webinar Now: Register with Flying Arts. Limited places left.
15/05/2013Team Building at Umbrella Studio
It’s unusual to have an event that every single person loves and this is it. We have been providing Team Building activities for private groups, businesses and local organisations since 2009. Team Building with creative activites brings out the best in a team to ensure self-development, positive communication, leadership skills and the ability to work closely together as a team to problem solve. Contact Umbrella Studio for more information.
10/03/2013Aberystwyth Residency Opportunity
Residency for emerging visual artists at Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Wales; Umbrella Studio Members who live and work in Australia are invited to apply for a partially funded International Artist in Residence Scheme. Successful artists will be based for a period of 3 months at Aberystwyth Arts Centre in newly built studios designed by the award winning Thomas Heatherwick. When: January 2014 onwards Submissions must be received by 16 August 2013. The artists will be selected and notified in order to make arrangements to travel in 2014. Artists will need to apply for funding to cover the cost of the living accommodation, the living allowance and the return flight. Umbrella Studio and Aberystwyth Arts Centre can assist you with your funding applications. Aberystwyth Arts Centre, located in Wales has recently opened a suite of 16 Creative Units, which are used as studio spaces for artists or creative businesses. Three of…
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