PERCIVALS THE EDUCATION KIT

9 May - 13 July 2014

Planning A Visit

Free guided tours are available, and for further information, or to give feedback on education and public programs provided by the Gallery contact: Michael Pope | (07) 4727 9679 | michael.pope@townsville.qld.gov.au

Gallery Services

Through Gallery Services, Townsville City Council owns and operates two premier regional galleries, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in the city’s CBD, and Pinnacles Gallery located within the Riverway Arts Centre in Thuringowa Central.

The Percivals 2014

The Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize, which was first held in 2007, attracts a significant number of entries from all corners of the nation and promotes the pursuit of excellence within the genre. The Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize offers a $40,000 major acquisitive prize, with the winning work entering the City of Townsville Art Collection to be appreciated by future generations in perpetuity.

The DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize at Pinnacles Gallery coincides with the Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize. This marks the inaugural year for the DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, which expands The Percivals to now include entries of all forms of still photography. The major acquisitive prize of $10,000 is awarded by DUO Magazine.

FUNNY FACES: KIDS PORTRAIT ART WORKSHOPS

Sundays throughout the exhibition at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, from 10.30 - 11.15am enjoy a free workshop at the Gallery, where kids can make a collage portrait. Drop-in workshop with all materials supplied. No bookings required.

Free Activity Booklet

A free activity booklet targeted at primary students designed in response to this exhibition is available at the Gallery.