Townsville art galleries and exhibitions

Townsville, Queensland, is home to several esteemed art galleries that showcase a diverse range of local, national, and international exhibitions. The Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville's premier visual arts center, is located in one of the city's finest heritage buildings. It boasts a significant collection of North Queensland art and offers a dynamic program of changing exhibitions, floor talks, lectures, education programs, and performances of music, theater, and dance. The gallery has two main floor spaces, two niche galleries featuring local artists, and an original bank vault that now serves as a display area for the ceramic collection. This dynamic gallery is committed to community engagement and artistic development, featuring a dedicated exhibition space for First Nations artists and a Makerspace for artists to create in.

The Drill Hall Studio, situated at 27 Mitchell Street in North Ward, exhibits and sells arts and crafts of local artists, as well as hosting art exhibitions. The Townsville Civic Theatre offers various events, including art exhibitions, in a formal entertainment area. For those interested in exploring street art, the Street Art City Walking Trail is designed to help visitors discover Townsville's growing street art scene. One of the most popular art galleries in Townsville is Gallery 48, which features a range of artwork by local artists, as well as fine art prints, relief art, and watercolor paintings.

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