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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.
Under the Mango Tree exhibition
A Clothes-line Exhibition of unframed watercolour paintings by the Townsville Watercolour Group 10 am to 4pm Saturday 4and Sunday 5October, at M’osart Gallery, 14 Anderson Street Railway Estate With the Mango Winds comes that other Townsville institution, the Townsville Watercolour Group’s annual ‘Under the Mango Tree,’ This exhibition offers over 350 works by some of Townsville’s best known, award winning water-colourists. Exhibitors include Debbie Belcastro, Julie Boyd, Helen Caldwell, Val Claussen, Gai Copeman, Sally Grattidge, Jenny Hyatt, Annette Ireland, Kerry Kelly, Geoff Maidens, Pat Nelson, Marion O’shea and Jan Whebel. Come and enjoy this stunning open- air exhibition in the garden surrounds of M’osart Gallery. Chat and share a cup of tea with the artists. Select a painting and take it home. Works are unframed so you can frame them to suit your décor and style. Here is an opportunity to purchase unique Christmas gifts for friends and family, locally…
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27/08/2014Art and Architecture In The Tropics
A multi-space exhibition that aims to celebrate both the art and architecture of the North Queensland and Townsville area. Townsville architect Terry O’Toole showcases his eclectic collection of commissioned works by local artists exploring the buildings and architecture of North Point Developments and Troppo Architects. This collection showcases the artistic talents from established artists such as Jan Hynes, Ron McBurnie and Anneke Silver to the emerging fresh talent of Carole Howlett and Mel Williams. There are over 150 works in the collection going back three decades. Filmed and Produced by Jepson Media.
21/08/2014Family Fun Day & Public Artwork Launch
Official unveiling of public artwork by Marion Gaemers at newly developed suburb “The Village” on Saturday 30 August 9.30am. All welcome.
30/07/2014CIAF 2014 Wrap Up
CIAF is an amazing arts event in FNQ. Umbrella has participated each year since 2009 and this year was another important opportunity to showcase artwork, artists and great projects to a national and international audience. This year Umbrella showcased new works on paper and canvas from Townsville based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists, as well as a selection of linocut prints created by Year 9 to Year 12 Indigenous students from Kirwan SHS, William Ross SHS, Thuringowa SHS and St. Patricks College. These prints from young artists created a super sensation with young and mature aged visitors, many commenting those were a favourite at the fair. Young Indigenous Printmakers (YIPs) is a successful partnership with Townsville City Council Gallery Services and evidence that through unifying collaborations like YIPs Townsville will continue to fortify sustainable arts ecology. Of significance is the number of works acquired by key curators from…
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24/07/2014Compact Prints 2012 @ Redland Art Gallery
Believe it or not, 2 years have gone by and Compact Prints 2012 is still touring! Its last trip before heading home to Townsville is for the exhibition to be displayed at the Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba QLD from the 21 July – 14/ September 2014. Artists in the Brisbane region are encouraged to visit if you did not catch the exhibition at the Ipswich Art Gallery last year. Download the Redland Art Gallery Compact Prints 2012 exhibition invite
17/07/2014Cornerstone: Carborundum Collagraph Printing Demonstration by Jo Lankester
17/06/2014Umbrella in Singapore
Gail Mabo’s exhibition made a big impression in Singapore and she became the first Indigenous North Queenslander to have a solo exhibition at a High Commission in Singapore on June 11. Mabo Kara Art featured 29 artworks, including works on canvas, paper and fabric. The 350 VIP guests included International Business owners, commercial art dealers, High Commissioners from various countries, investment consultants, the National Arts Council of Singapore and others with links to Australia. North Queensland and all of Australia can be proud of the significance of the “Unity” event, which was a celebration of Torres Strait Islander Culture. Umbrella Studio Director Vicki Salisbury worked for over a year in partnership with High Commission staff to ensure the professionalism of the exhibition. The positive response from the audience to Gail and her artwork highlights the power of art to connect, build relationships and establish strategic networks for arts business….
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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
