We invite you to participate in Artists Exchange: a month-long program providing emerging and early career artists with a safe and welcoming environment for connection, feedback and artwork critique.

Participants will be asked to ‘show and tell’ their current work and to provide constructive critique to peers. All sessions are small (up to eight artists) and fully online.

Sessions will be convened by Dr Holly Arden (Flying Arts; former Director of Townsville City Galleries) and Alison McDonald (artist based in Townsville-Gurambilbarra and winner of the 2025 Art for Life Award, Queensland Regional Art Awards). 

Dates: Monday 6, 13, 20, 27 July 2026
Times: Morning session (10 – 11.15am) OR afternoon session (3.30 – 4.45pm). You will attend EITHER the morning OR the afternoon group over four weeks.
Cost: $120 current Flying Arts members / $200 non-members (Become a Member)

Suitable for:

• Artists aged 18+
• Emerging and early career artists working in all media
• Artists in regional and remote Queensland
• Participants who are prepared to give and receive kind and constructive feedback about current work

How to apply:

Spaces are limited. Please complete this application form to register your interest and nominate your availability. One of our friendly Flying Arts staff will be in touch to confirm your acceptance into the program. 

Payment:

Full payment will be due prior to the first session on Monday 6 July 2026.

Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 5 June 2026.