Umbrella Studio contemporary arts

Vision

Transforming the way you experience contemporary art.

Mission Statement

Recognised as a national leader in community-based, contemporary visual arts; Umbrella Studio Association Incorporated is an inclusive, not–for–profit, members based exhibition and studio space which drives innovation, invites experimentation, encourages excellence and inspires appreciation for contemporary visual arts in North Queensland and beyond.

Program Statement

Umbrella Studio is an independent organisation that generates and promotes the practice and awareness of contemporary art in North Queensland.
Background of Umbrella Studio

Umbrella Studio is an independent, not for profit organisation that generates and promotes the practice and awareness of contemporary art in North Queensland. Umbrella was established in 1986 as a working studio by a group of emerging Townsville artists. Umbrella Studio was the only artist-run initiative, and the first professional artist organisation north of Brisbane.

Since incorporating in the early 1990s, Umbrella offers practical studio based facilities, to a professionally managed contemporary arts organisation, with a regular annual program of exhibitions and public programs.