13/09/2015Matched funding from the Arts Leverage Fund
Exciting news: Umbrella Studio has been pre-approved to receive matched funding from the Arts Leverage Fund. This innovative grant requires Umbrella to find more private income from cash donations, cash sponsorship, and fundrasing. Amounts over our baseline will be matched by Arts Queensland, up to $40,000. Help us to double your gift! You can donate online now at http://www.umbrella.org.au/participate/support/donate or if you’d like to speak to the Director about sponsorship or making a gift, contact director@umbrella.org.au
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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12/06/2015Umbrella’s Search for a Trainee
If you’re looking for a career in the arts, enjoy working in a creative environment, and want to earn while you learn, then Umbrella Studio – a Townsville-based not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation – is calling for applications for the position of Business Administration Trainee. As part of the traineeship, you will be required to assist in the day-to-day operations of the organisation and complete a formal qualification; Certificate lV in Business Administration. The Cert lV course fees will be sponsored by CQ University. The Trainee should have an interest in contemporary visual arts, website development and desktop publishing. To apply for this 1 year Traineeship, you must have completed a minimum of Year 10 with passes in English and Maths. You will need to complete the online application & quiz before progressing to the full application and interview stages. See full timeline below. Call for Applicants 13 June 2015 Applications Close…
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10/05/20158th Australian Print Symposium
The professional development opportunity I attended was the 8th Australian Print Symposium: The Known World. This event was held at the National Gallery in Canberra between 01 – 03 May 2015. I set off for Canberra to attend the 8th Australian Print Symposium – “The Known World” with a contingent of a half dozen others from Townsville expecting to be informed and inspired – I was not disappointed. The three day program included national and international speakers reflecting the broad interests and key issues in the printmaking sector. There were seven plenary sessions of 24 keynote speakers and panel debates, sessions of papers and showcases exploring current ideas, research and practices. I also had the opportunity to view the National Contemporary’s gallery exhibition opening of Streetwise: contemporary print culture and view the National Gallery’s James Turrell: A restrospective exhibition. I attended the social program of conference, including the reception and…
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07/05/2015Matt Clark Travelling Scholarship Secondary School Portrait Prize
The Matt Clark Travelling Scholarship Secondary School Portrait Prize is open to all Townsville-based secondary school students in any year level. Entrants may submit work in any two-dimensional medium. The only artistic criterion is that the work must be a portrait. Finalists and Prize Money Digital images of all the entries, along with physical works by 10 finalists selected from the submitted images, will be displayed at Umbrella Studio contemporary arts from 25 September until 1 November. From the 10 finalists, a winner will be selected and awarded a $200 cash prize. Key Dates ENTRIES OPEN | Friday 8 May 2015 ENTRIES CLOSE | 5pm Friday 4 September 2015 FINALISTS SELECTED | Friday 11 September 2015 DISPLAY OF FINALISTS’ WORKS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER | The exhibition will be displayed in the Umbrella Studio contemporary arts Stairwell space from 25 September – 1 November 2015. The winner will be announced at a launch at 6pm Friday 25 September. CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW
28/04/2015Want to print but don’t have access to a printing press?
Online Impressions is a high quality instructional video aimed to encourage new printmakers anywhere in the world. Utilising the resourceful skills of Townsville printmaker Dr Jill O’Sullivan, Umbrella embarked on making a high quality video which navigates the viewer through a step by step process. Jill clearly demonstrates how to build your own printing press from easily accessible materials such as a car jack and wood. Funding from the Townsville City Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund covered the cost to engage A to Z Tec from James Cook. The video is free and available online.
31/03/2015Sicilian Long Table Feast Fundraising Dinner
6:30pm Saturday 13 June 2015 $85 fundraising dinner, Sweetbridge Larder Enjoy a truly Sicilian style dinner and authentic dining experience. Please join us “For the love of food, family, homely cooking, kitchen smells, laughter and Umbrella” The $85 fundraising dinner includes a five course dinner served as a traditional family feast. The meal is served in an extended Sicilian family style tradition; all eating together to share a bounty of home cooked dishes from starters to sweets. BYO. A % of ticket sales is donated by Sweetbridge Larder to Umbrella Studio. They cater for a range of dietary requirements and plan their menus with vegetarian and gluten free options as part of the Feast. Bookings are essential prior to the evening. Call 4772 1527 or visit 39a Gregory Street, North Ward www.sweetbridgelarder.com.au
30/03/2015Land & Sea Touring
The Murris in Ink monoprint exhibition, Land and Sea is on the road again. Installed last week for the launch of the James Cook University City Campus and on exhibition through April, then it travels North to TYTO in Ingham for exhibition throughout June. The exhibition builds new audiences for contemporary art and appreciation for Townsville based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander printmakers.
29/03/2015Wanderlust Touring
The exhibition Pressnorth Printmakers: Wanderlust has continued its tour in 2015, by heading to the Coalface Art Gallery in Moranbah, QLD. It will next be on display in the Main Space at Umbrella Studio alongside artworks from the Manhattan Graphics Centre (New York) artists. This exhibition will be called Wanderlust + Manhattan and opening on Friday 22 May 2015.
19/03/2015Learn Something New: Printmaking Courses at Umbrella Studio
Umbrella Studio will be offering four six-week printmaking courses facilitated by local Townsville printmakers. From cardboard to wood, copper and stone this series has a type of matrix (plate surface) that will appeal to you. The workshops are designed to be suitable for beginning to intermediate levels to learn and develop their skills. Limited to 10 participants per workshop. Workshop registration and payment is required in advance of attendance. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL BROCHURE
