Facilities
Umbrella Studio is located in an open and inviting building in the central business district of Townsville. Our address at 482 Flinders Street puts us in close proximity with other tourist attractions, office buildings, shops and accommodation. The premises were built for the Townsville Gas & Coke Company Ltd in 1936, who used it for showrooms and offices. The building was designed by architect A.B Cecil Dyer who planned 12 buildings in Townsville's city centre. After being left vacant for many years, Umbrella Studio has brought new life to this historic building.
Spaces
Public access to our building is from Flinders Street West, leading straight into our split level gallery spaces that feature dark wooden floors, high ceilings and professional track lighting.The Main Space offers a large open area for the presentation of significant contemporary visual arts exhibitions and events, including a moveable exhibition wall. On the upper split-level is the Access Space, which offers a smaller exhibition space for emerging contemporary artists and The Vault, best suited to installation works. Please see our exhibition guidelines and floor plan for more detail. These gallery areas also provide an excellent venue for private functions.
Studio Downstairs
Studio Downstairs is available to artists, curators and community groups for short-term residencies, workshops, meetings and classes.
The space is conveniently located in the city, near public transport with ample street parking, as well as access for deliveries. It is equipped with limited storage for art, sculpture and works on paper as well as amenities such as a toilet and a small kitchenette. The Studio Downstairs has a resource library of art publications. Artist's resources include a printing press, an electric kiln, two potter's wheels, 14 easels, some artist tools, work bench tops and track lighting.