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Acclaimed exhibition sparks curiosity at Pinnacles Gallery
One of Australia’s most celebrated artists will bring her best known works to Townsville when Curious Affection on Tour opens at Pinnacles Gallery today.
Patricia Piccinini’s hyper-realistic exhibition brings together some of her most celebrated works for a thrilling gallery experience.
Piccinini said Curious Affection on Tour focused on the concept of relationships.
“I am interested in relations: the relationship between the artificial and the natural, between humans and the environment,” Piccinini said.
“The relationships between beings, within families and between strangers. And the relationship between the audience and the artwork.”
Now is your last chance to register for this year’s Northern Fringe Festival.
The festival is back for its second instalment this year, after being called off last year because of COVID-19.
“The first Northern Fringe Festival was a real hit across Townsville, so it’s exciting to be able to bring the festival back to our city this year,” Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said.
“Townsville City Council is focusing on making Northern Fringe Festival 2021 a COVID-safe event to make sure our community and visitors can attend safely. We want this year’s festival to showcase high calibre art and performances, including acts from interstate.
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More than $50,000 in RADF grants awarded to Townsville artists
Seven artists and groups across Townsville have had their Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants approved at this week’s Townsville City Council meeting.
RADF is a joint Arts Queensland and Townsville City Council program to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said 13 funding applications were made.
“Council received 13 applications for this RADF round, but after they were assessed by the RADF Interim Panel seven applications have been recommended for funding,” Cr Greaney said.
“The seven successful artists will receive a total of $50,621 and will have 12 months to complete their projects.”