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𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 is a partnership between Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts and Townsville City Galleries, supporting emerging artists and arts writers through mentorship, professional development and networking. Join the 2026 mentees for a panel discussion as they share their experiences, insights and reflections on their creative journeys.
𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Saturday 31 October
10.30-11.30am
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Free, no bookings required
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺:
𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 is a mentorship-driven program showcasing the creative development of emerging visual artists and arts writers from the Townsville region. Delivered in partnership between Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts and Townsville City Galleries, the program supports five early career practitioners with one-on-one mentorship, professional development sessions, networking opportunities and group critiques. Mentees deepen their understanding of contemporary arts practice while refining their individual artistic or writing voices.
To celebrate 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 and its outcomes, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is pleased to present an end of program exhibition displaying works created by the artist mentees Drosera (Michael Klekar), Matilda Mathieu, Carly Sheil and Ekam Tra (Kate Fulton). The exhibition presents new works developed during the mentorships and alternates annually between Umbrella and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, celebrating the growth, experimentation and ambition of North Queensland’s next generation of arts practitioners.
Image: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 mentees in front of a work by Anneke Silver from the City of Townsville Art Collection. (left to right): Kate Fulton, Matilda Mathieu, Carly Sheil, Sonia Zabala and Michael Klekar. Photograph: Sonia Warrell. Courtesy Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts.
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Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Corner of Flinders Street and Denham Street,Townsville,QLD,Australia
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