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Autumn 2010
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flickerfest 2010
interview with Colin Cairnes
integration of senses and soul
an exhibition by Barbara Cheshire
6th asia pacific triennial of contemporary art
combining rugby league and dance
photography
is ethical style the new black
heather hawkins finds out if it's really possible to offset your wardrobe
tropic sun
rebuilding their identity
Reviews
red gate studio to umbrella studio
china resiencies by local artists
chess
the musical
Summer 2009
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sebastian chan’s digital social collection
RAISE YOUR VOICE: fourth national public galleries summit 2009
21 years of watercolour
with jacqui stock
parred down
judith bohm-parr
the secret treasure—my dream of pearls
jo morris-ross
the garage press
townsville’s newest printmaking studio
la mode de’ville
discovering fashion in townsville
Reviews
if i could forget...but if i couldn’t remember
an exhibition of video portraiture by jak henson
northern lights short film festival
high school students exhibit their skills in video
miss saigon soars
townsville civic theatre
henry v
shakespeare in queens garden
Spring 2009
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fare mondi: making words - a traveller’s insight
eric nash at the venice biennale
jcu students do venice
stephen naylor and students at the venice biennale
2009 NAIDOC celebrations
local galleries get involved
dancenorth: broadening its artistic reach
dance, new media and visual arts combined
feature artist: may langeland
a life-time of ‘making things’
raise your voice: fourth national public galleries summit
9–11 september
strand ephemera: the sum of many (p)arts
4–14 september
Winter 2009
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travel diaries of an artist
with anneke silver
conservation project newcastle region art gallery
alison mcdonald and jane gillings
interview with dr laurens tan
about his work bablogic and vernacular terrain 2
crossings
an installation of sculpture and multimedia work inspired by the ross river in townsville
Q150
now and then: 150 years of art making in north queensland
umbrella unfurls its past
umbrella studio association has been a wonderful vehicle to expand our minds and enrich our lives in so many ways
Reviews
metal as anything
how does an exhibition ‘sum up’ an artist’s thirty year career?
on the edge
visions of a tropical coastline is a group exhibition showcasing artworks from 12 exceptional artists who live and work in far north queensland
Autumn 2009
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Tonite we RUN
Jak Henson finds out what the six members of the Run collective are planning.
Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander art funding in north Queensland
Rod Welford from Arts Queensland recently visited Umbrella Studio to make an anouncement.
Hall of mirrors: Anne Zahalka:portraits 1987–2007
Eric Nash gives us a preview into what we can look forward to seeing in the flesh in April.
Talent shines at TAFE’s annual art exhibitions
2008 TAFE students were excited at their end of year exhibition and awards night.
Farewell a little white space, welcome Artspaced
Jacqui Stock finds out about Jeanette Hutchinson and Shane Keen’s new art venue.
Interview with two artists
Jacqui Stock talks to Katrina Robino and John Goodson.
Wired 4 games - Dr Nicola Bidwell
Bernadette Ashley learns about Bidwell’s concept for artwork in games.
Reviews
Broken Spirit
Larry Underwood
Reviewed by Bernadette Ashley
The nude
Reviewed by Quintin Wood
Collectors
Reviewed by Sue Tilley
November 2008
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Media art and Shaun Gladwell at Pinnacles Gallery
Bernadette Ashley discusses one of Australia’s most prominent video artists.
Ditchburn’s Siberian residency
Jacqui Stock talks to Sylvia Ditchburn about her recent trip to Russia.
Impressions of an open studio
Tony Fitzsimmons recalls his experience working alongside Gerald Soworka.
New building creates new opportunities for art students
Jak Henson has a tour of James Cook University’s new art building.
Behind the scenes of Townsville’s international print exhibition
Alana Mandryk explains how Umbrella Studio’s Compact Print exhibition is formed.
Reviews
Bon Bon Voyage
Ayelet Anush
Reviewed by Pia Armitage
Outside IN
Reviewed by Sue Tilley
her+IT+age
Natalie Penna, Jenni Price, Zoe Mewing, Sue Tilley, Taneth Williams
Reviewed by Rose Morton
Resolve
Karen Skoczylas, Rose Morton, Sophie Armstrong
Reviewed by Karen Skoczylas
July 2008
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Uli Liessman, Local Artist
Lori Hurst talks to Uli Liessman about his painting style and the inspiration for his work.
A Journey Towards a PhD, Responsible Heritage – Writing back to Willie
Valerie Keenan’s exploration of life, relationships and environments through art.
Anna Mango, Profiling Local Talent
Ann-Marie Lesca learns about Anna Mango’s artistic life.
Columbia and the Bronze of Botero
Bernadette Ashley recalls her trip through Columbia and the inspirational work of Fernando Botero.
Master Class series for Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists
Vicki Salisbury is successful in her application for funding to be allocated to local Indigenous Australian artists.
The Artists’ Garret, Resale Royalty Rights
Jeff Guy explains the financial benefits that may be instore for Australian artists.
The Ampersand Heretic, A Little White Space’s First Birthday celebration
Jacqui Stock takes us to the birthday celebration and opening of Shane Keen and Angela Hughes’ exhibition.
Reviews
Cowshed Creations
Emma Hill, Janice Kent-Mackenzie, Paul Clothier, Sue Tilley, Vivienne Salu Reviewed by Quintin Wood
Threads of Habitat
Reviewed by Janice Kent-Mackenzie
Piccinini
Patricia Piccinini Reviewed by Rose Morton
Scratching The Surface
Margot Laver and Rhonda Stevens Reviewed by Mandy Wildheart
March 2008
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Martas Gallery and Café
Jacqui Stock speaks to Doris Kuenstler, Gallery Director of Townsville’s newest Gallery.
Groov, bringing art to the coffee
Renee Joyce finds out how Kath Cornwall has made a place for art in alternative spaces.
Happy Birthday, A Little White Space
One year old already!
Nature of Thuringowa
Quintin Wood discovers the fun surrounding Townsville and Thuringowa’s amalgamation through a community art event.
Beijing Residency
Sylvia Ditchburn discusses her recent residency in Beijing with Jacqui Stock.
Profiling local talent
Ann-Marie Lesca talks to Alison McDonald about her involvement in the arts and her upcoming exhibition.
Reviews
Pouch, Cassandra Schultz
Reviewed by Jak Henson
At First Blush, Jacquelina Jakovljevic
Reviewed by Renee Joyce
Finger Licking Good
Reviewed by Rod Cockroft
Art In The Burdekin
Reviewed by Ann-Marie Lesca
November 2007
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Farewell Flinders Gallery
Bernadette Ashley spoke to Anne Carter to find out what’s next for Anne after Flinders Gallery closes.
A Modern Bounty
Quintin Wood recalls his experience helping Chris Fox install an art piece on The Strand for the Strand Ephemera
Peripheral Glimpses
Jacqui Stock finds out the inspiration for James Brown’s recent exhibition at Flinders Gallery
Chasing Art in the North
Vanda Coyne discusses her passion for art and her connection to North Queensland
Art Chat
Have your say. Write in with your art experiences or questions
Reviews
Nocturne of the China Tiger: A Tribute to B-Grade Horror Films, by Jeanette Hutchinson
Reviewed by Jacqui Stock
Skulptur Projekte Münster 07
Reviewed by Quintin Wood
Documenta 12
Reviewedby Vivienne Salu