Short Description
Umbrella invites artists based in the Gurambilbarra / Townsville region to apply for New Editions, an exciting printmaking project set to take place during 2026.
Building on four decades of cultivating a strong printmaking culture and legacy in North Queensland, New Editions will support four contemporary artists from the Gurambilbarra / Townsville region to develop and present ambitious new bodies of work. With guidance from a master printmaker, participating artists will extend their technical expertise, experiment with advanced processes, and create professional print editions that reflect the highest standards of contemporary practice. Together, these new works will expand the region’s printmaking legacies, offering audiences a bold, innovative and enduring cultural experience.
Artists selected for New Editions will undertake an intensive three-week workshop with a master printmaker in The Studio during February or March 2026. The four artists will be supported to create a new body of work that will be exhibited by Umbrella and potentially selected for presentation at Sydney Contemporary and/or Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in 2026.
Eligibility
New Editions is open to artists of all career levels who are:
- Aged 18 and over.
- Living and working in the Gurambilbarra / Townsville region (able to travel each day to attend a three-week intensive workshop at Umbrella).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Selected artists will receive an artist fee of $3,855 (ex GST)
- Umbrella will cover project material costs up to $1,000 (ex GST) per artist. Workshop materials will be purchased by Umbrella in consultation with participating artists and master printmakers.
Expectations of the artist
Artists participating in New Editions are expected to:
- Be available to attend a three-week intensive workshop in The Studio at Umbrella (2 – 20 February 2026 or 2 – 20 March 2026, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm).
- Participate in planning meetings and complete preparatory work before the workshop commences. Artists must commit the necessary time to creative development to take full advantage of this supported opportunity.
- Complete a new body of print work.
- Consign the new print work to Umbrella (and adhere to Umbrella’s consignment policy) for exhibition and potential presentation at art fairs.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Gurambilbarra, Queensland, Australia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 10 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.umbrella.org.au/the-studio/residencies/new-editions/
