Lisa Ashcroft | Queensland Glitterati Lisa Ashcroft’s stylised landscapes document time and place. The markmaking, scratches and surface graffiti inherent to the works further document the hand of the artist. In this way, the works serve as reminders of our need to be remembered and to leave behind signs of our existence. Ashcroft presents Queensland’s beauty and scale, and Far North Queensland’s luminosity - awe-inspiring visuals for a girl from gloomy Northern England. Join us for the exhibition opening 6pm Friday 27 September at Umbrella's…

Palm Island Artists | Surrounded by the Reef Umbrella Studio and Palm Island Aboriginal Council have partnered to present works by individual artists from Palm Island. This community-based project aims to extend the experience of these artists and viewers by exhibiting their works in a gallery context - many for the first time. Join us for the exhibition opening 6pm Friday 27 September at Umbrella's new home, 408 Flinders St, Townsville (next to Mary Who? Bookshop). Umbrella's exhibitions Surrounded by the…

One exhibition each year highlights the talent and creativity of Umbrella Studio members. Featuring works by over 80 artists, this year’s exhibition presents works responding to various interpretations of the theme Belonging. Members have considered community, place, boundaries & relationships. The exhibition features a $1000 art prize generously sponsored by Bamford Medical Practice. Christmas workshops and events coming soon. Follow Umbrella Studio on social media or follow our eNews for updates. RSVP to the exhibition opening here.

This group exhibition aims to raise community awareness about the ways that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects individuals, families and communities. It also reflects on the ways that artistic practice can foster mental health. The exhibit includes works from established and emerging North Queensland and Australian artists who draw on a range of artistic, professional and personal experiences relating to PTSD. Today is not tomorrow: PTSD Understories has been curated by Dr Robin Rodd, College of Arts, Society & Education,…

Nick Drake explores diverse themes and reflections from his life, amalgamated under a desire to make sense of this fast-paced world. Drake’s works speak of escape – from a structured life, from dull routines, and into a world of creativity and imagination. Join Umbrella Studio at 6pm on Friday 31 January 2020 for the launch of overThink and Emily Donaldson's Pandanus in the Desert. RSVP to the opening event here. Hear more from the exhibiting artists at a Floortalk at 11am on Saturday 1 February. RSVP to the floortalk event here.…

Painting and sculpture converge in Emily Donaldson’s exhibition Pandanus in the Desert, responding to the artist's experience within the diverse landscapes of Queensland. This series of artworks celebrates the impressions of the northern terrain and is dedicated to landscape and its varying forms. Join Umbrella Studio at 6pm on Friday 31 January for the launch of Pandanus in the Desert and Nick Drake's overThink. RSVP to the opening event here. Hear more from the exhibiting artists at a Floortalk at 11am on Saturday 1…

UMBRELLA STUDIO IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO PROTECT STAFF AND VISITORS WHILE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT WHEN WE REOPEN. IN THE MEANTIME, VIEW OUR DIGITAL EXHIBITION EXPERIENCES AND ENGAGE WITH OUR UPCOMING ONLINE PROGRAMS.  Jac Hawthorn’s mixed media and sculptural works portray everyday people interwoven with innovative nuances. The intention of the artist is to invite viewers to contemplate the underlying stories of these individuals and to initiate memory connected introspection. Also on display:…