Membership

MembershipUmbrella is a not for profit members based contemporary visual arts organisation located in Gurambilbarra Townsville, North Queensland; one of the few located outside of a capital city. We offer a program of exhibitions, multi media, performance art, workshops, artist talks and associated events. Umbrella also provides industry advocacy policies and planning as well as assisting state and federal agencies to engage directly with contemporary visual

Umbrella is a not-for-profit members based contemporary visual arts organisation located in Gurambilbarra / Townsville, North Queensland; one of the few located outside of a capital city. We offer a program of exhibitions, multi-media, performance art, workshops, artist talks and associated events. Umbrella also provides industry advocacy policies and planning as well as assisting state and federal agencies to engage directly with contemporary visual artists.

Our growing membership is made up of artists, curators, writers, and a diverse range of arts lovers from our region, around Australia and overseas.

By becoming a member of Umbrella, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Access to purchase exclusive Print Commission at members’ pricing
• Participate in our annual Members’ Exhibition
• Discounts on Umbrella-produced workshops and events
• 10% off framing at Oasis Framing
• Ability to join as a member of the Umbrella Studio Access Group (for an additional fee)
• Voting rights at our Annual General Meeting
• Be a part of a leading community based contemporary arts organisation
• Issues of our eNewsletter which includes invitations to all exhibition openings, workshops, artist talks and events
• Eligibility to exhibit at Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
• Potential inclusion on the Umbrella Board
• Access to professional support services including auspiced grants
• Reasonable rates for venue hire, hiring the printing presses and The Studio

Young people (25 years and younger) can sign up for one year of free membership*. Please Contact Us for more information (*Youth members are not eligible to vote at Umbrella’s General Meetings).

Please note that Umbrella has current public liability insurance cover up to $20 million extending to 28 February 2027 and appropriate business insurance.

Image: Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts founding members at the opening of 222 Sturt Street Gallery, 1989: (left to right top) Judy Watson, Stephen Hall, Margaret Wilson, (left to right bottom) Anne Lord, Helen Waterer and Anneke Silver.

As of 28 August 2025 Umbrella's membership prices have increased to $60 full price and $50 for concession. Please note that Umbrella's last price increase for membership was 10 years ago in 2015. We thank you for your understanding and continued support.