# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Launch Event | New Umbrella Exhibitions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts presents our second exhibitions opening for 2026, launching three exhibitions from 6pm Friday 6 March.
 
Audiences are invited to start the evening from 5:30pm nearby at Murky Waters Studio for the launch of Justin Bishop's 'Meditations in Colour', before heading to Umbrella, with speeches commencing from approximately 6:30pm.

The exhibitions ‘Living Archive’, ’Express Yourself’ and ‘Ung Jay Dijn Un (Weaving)’, bring together diverse artists whose practices explore our relationship with nature, the expression of human emotion and intergenerational knowledge-sharing. A range of engaging public programs accompany these exhibitions, including the opportunity to collaborate and contribute directly to the ‘Living Archive’ installation. All three exhibitions will then be on display until Sunday 19 April 2026.

FREE ENTRY to the gallery at Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts (408 Flinders Street).
Please note that Umbrella will be closed for exhibitions install from 1pm Sunday 1 March until the launch 6pm Friday 6 March, before resuming our usual open hours:
Tues - Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat - Sun: 9am-1pm

EXHIBITIONS:
‘Living Archive’
The exhibition features collaborative work by the cbfe.inc collective, including John Bradshaw, Gordon Douglas, Gavin Findlay, Shane Keen, Victoria Lees, Ben McLeay and Joel Wilson. Participants will also be able to contribute through free, associated workshops.
Find out more: www.umbrella.org.au/living-archive/

‘Express Yourself: Art Activity Pop Up'
Vipoo Srivilasa
Find out more: www.umbrella.org.au/express-yourself/ 
Vipoo Srivilasa’s Express Yourself: Art Activity Pop Up is a free QAGOMA Touring program available to regional Queensland communities.

'Ung Jay Gijn Un (Weaving)'
Toni Bullarh Beeron, Trisha Nungayin Beeron and Marley Binda Beeron
Find out more: www.umbrella.org.au/beeron-sisters/ 
This exhibition is presented in partnership with Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre.

For more information visit www.umbrella.org.au.

Image: cbfe.inc, 'Living Archive' (detail), 2026, Variable dimensions. Photograph: Sonia Warrell.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/townsville/launch-event-|-new-umbrella-exhibitions/200029728387403
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, pop-ups, workshops, nonprofit, health-wellness, fine-arts, meditation
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## 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 Launch Event | New Umbrella Exhibitions being held?
  - **A:** Launch Event | New Umbrella Exhibitions takes place on Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am at 408 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4810.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Launch Event | New Umbrella Exhibitions?
  - **A:** Launch Event | New Umbrella Exhibitions is organized by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Launch Event | New Umbrella Exhibitions 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. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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