Ephemera: Trace-less 2025 presents a range of workshops and activities, set to immerse audiences in creativity and sustainability. Find information on each of our programs and booking links below.
It is back again!
The Pink Piano, created by Jan Hynes returns to Ephemera from 19 July until 3 August. Members of the public are welcome to use The Pink Piano and fill the air with music.
Free, no bookings required.
See the reserved performance times using the button below.
Put on your walking shoes and join us for a guided tour of the artworks on display in Ephemera 2025: Trace-less.
This guided tour is free and open to the public, with Auslan interpretation for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
This is an outdoor event, please remember to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and hat.
Free, no bookings required.
Image: Artists’ Walking Tour 2023. Photography: Andrew Rankin.
Watch The Strand transform into a vibrant runway showcasing the extraordinary creations of wearable art creatives from Townsville and beyond. Witness these stunning works of art come to life, starting at the Gregory Street Headland at 5pm and making their way toward Main Beach.
Free, no bookings required.
Image: Birth of the Babel Fish, Lynette Griffiths and Marion Gaemers. Winner of the World of Wearable Art ‘International Design Award - Australia and Pacific (2023). Photography: WOW 2023.
Celebrate with us for the Ephemera 2025 premiere of the Bulana: First Nations Projection on Main Beach, The Strand. Join us from 6pm as the Wulgurukaba Walkabouts begin with a Welcome to Country, followed with traditional dance. This will lead into the first projection of Bulana: First Nations Projection for Ephemera!
Free, no bookings required.
Image: The Wulgurukaba Walkabouts at the Ephemera 2023 launch. Photography: Through The Looking Glass Studio.
Drop in and join the fun at the Ephemera Drumming Circle with Alex Salvador. Celebrate art, culture, and music, and follow along with the beat in this engaging crowd performance.
Free, no bookings required.
Learn the art of “Writing with Light” as we undertake a photographic exploration of Ephemera 2025: Trace-less.
This workshop will be an opportunity for you to develop your photography skills with local professional photographer Rob Parsons from Through The Looking Glass Studio. Ephemera offers so many great subjects for you to delve into a greater understanding of the effects of camera controls on the images you create.
Bookings essential.
Cost: $25 ($17 for Friends of the Gallery)
Ages: 18+
Image: Wearable Art Creatives at the Ephemera 2023 launch. Photography: Through the Looking Glass Studio.
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Step into the imaginative world of wearable art with award-winning environmental designer Natalie Hamblin. In this inspiring 30-minute talk, Natalie will share her journey as a designer who transforms everyday waste into extraordinary works of art.
Free, no bookings required.
Image: Bycatch [detail] 2022. Photo Credit: Stephen Heath.
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Transform waste into wonder in this hands-on creative workshop! Led by renowned wearable art designer Natalie Hamblin, you'll learn how to craft a stunning, one-of-a-kind wearable art headpiece using upcycled and repurposed materials.
Bookings essential.
Cost: $60
Age: 18+
Image: Green Lights [detail] 2023. Photo Credit: Colin McLennan.
Learn the art of “Writing with Light” as we undertake a photographic exploration of Ephemera 2025: Trace-less.
This workshop will be an opportunity for you to develop your photography skills with local professional photographer Rob Parsons from Through The Looking Glass Studio. Ephemera offers so many great subjects for you to delve into a greater understanding of the effects of camera controls on the images you create.
Bookings essential.
Cost: $25 ($17 for Friends of the Gallery)
Ages: 18+
Image: Wearable Art Creatives at the Ephemera 2023 launch. Photography: Through the Looking Glass Studio.
Join us for a range of activities for all ages at Ephemera 2025: Family Fun Day!
Please note this is an outdoor event, remember to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat!
Free, no bookings required.
Image: Ephemera 2023. Photography: Andrew Rankin.
Join a professional Sand Sculptor from Sandstorm Events as you learn sand sculpting techniques in this fun and informative workshop.
Bookings essential.
Cost: $25 ($17 for Friends of the Galleries)
Ages: 7+
Image: Sculpture by Sandstorm Events at Ephemera 2023. Photography: Andrew Rankin.
Let’s celebrate Townsville’s rivers, creeks, and coastal waters! Join us, and a bunch of our awesome Partners, in Stand Park for activities and science demonstrations, that showcase how Townsville connects with and cares for its waterways.
Free, no bookings required.
Join Lincoln Austin for a hands-on experience developing a rapid Public Artwork proposal.
Bookings essential.
Cost: $50 (Free for Flying Arts Members)
Ages: 18+
Image: Cast 2021 powder coated aluminium, nylon. Photo: Courtesy of the Artist (Lincoln Austin).
Let’s celebrate Townsville’s rivers, creeks, and coastal waters! Join us, and a bunch of our awesome Partners, in Stand Park for activities and science demonstrations, that showcase how Townsville connects with and cares for its waterways.
Free, no bookings required.
Join acclaimed artist Bernadette Russell for a vibrant, hands-on workshop where fashion meets sustainability. In this 3-hour session, you’ll learn how to transform old t-shirts into bold, beautiful neckpieces that make a statement—both stylistically and environmentally.
Bookings essential.
Cost: $60
Ages: 18+
Image: Neckpiece by Bernadette Russell, 2025. Upcycled materials.