# Event Details

- **Event Name**: July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Umbrella invites audiences to view three exciting exhibitions in our latest exhibition round.

'ORE TO EARTH'
Natalie Ward
For this body of work, Natalie Ward has collaborated with North Queensland and Tasmanian mining and geological exploration companies to examine the distinct geology of these disparate locations and the processes through which land is explored, sampled and extracted. Natalie combines geological residues with other waste products – including wood ash, shells and bone sourced from commercial restaurants – to formulate clay bodies and glazes.
Read more: https://www.umbrella.org.au/ore-to-earth/

'NATURE SHRINES'
Athena Costopoulos
This body of work is a tribute to the landscape as sacred space, inspired by quiet, everyday encounters with the natural world and the personal memories they evoke. Through symbolic use of colour, texture, and motifs, the exhibition explores our deep, symbiotic relationship with nature.
Read more: www.umbrella.org.au/nature-shrines/

'COUNTRY ART CASE'
National Gallery of Australia | Penny Evans, Carol McGregor, Jimmy John Thaiday, Aubrey Tigan, James Tylor and Lena Yarinkura

The 'Country Art Case' is one of the National Gallery of Australia’s touring cases, an all-in-one suitcase housing small works by artists of national significance. The Art Cases travel to diverse locations, including schools, libraries and galleries, where the works are discovered by adults and children of all ages to inspire creativity, inclusivity and learning.
The 'Country Art Case' features works by Penny Evans (K/Gamilaroi people), Carol McGregor (Wathaurung people), Jimmy John Thaiday (Erub Mer people), Aubrey Tigan (Bardi/Djawi peoples), James Tylor (Kaurna people) and Lena Yarinkura (Rembarrnga/Kune peoples). It brings together First Nation works showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists’ perspectives, ideas and stories about land and Country. 
Read more: www.umbrella.org.au/country/

The National Gallery’s Art Cases are generously supported by the Neilson Foundation with grateful acknowledgement of founding patrons Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn.

The 'Country Art Case' is on display 31 July - 23 August 2026 while Natalie Ward's 'Ore to Earth' and Athena Costopoulos' 'Nature Shrines' are on display from 31 July - 6 September 2026. The public Umbrella Floortalks + Tactile Experiences program enables individuals to participate from 10am Sunday 2 August 2026. 

OPEN HOURS | Free entry
Tues - Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat - Sun: 9am-1pm
Gallery closed Mondays, public holidays and during exhibition install weeks.

Image: Natalie Ward, '59m', 2026, Reduction fired stoneware clay glazed with geological waste material, 7 x 26 x 26cm. Photograph: Jacob Hickman, Suspect Studios, courtesy the artist.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/townsville/july-september-exhibitions-at-umbrella/200030445852007
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Townsville
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 408 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4810
- **lat**: -19.2613
- **long**: 146.81609
- **full address**: 408 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4810

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella being held?
  - **A:** July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 408 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4810.
- **Q**: Who is organizing July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella?
  - **A:** July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella is organized by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Townsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If July-September Exhibitions at Umbrella sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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