About Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is the City of Townsville's public art gallery located on the corner of Flinders and Denham Streets in Townsville City, Queensland. Established in 1981 and named after former mayor Perc Tucker, it is North Queensland's longest-running gallery. Housed in a heritage-listed 1880s former bank building, it presents historical and contemporary art exhibitions with a focus on North Queensland artists and the nationally recognised Percival Portrait Painting Prize.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, heritage-listed gallery in central Townsville with rotating temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art, works from the City of Townsville Art Collection, and the biennial Percival Portrait Painting Prize. The interior includes exhibition spaces across two levels, a gallery shop, and interpretive displays. The setting is urban, opposite Flinders Street and close to the Strand and CBD shops and cafes.
Key highlights
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Heritage-listed 1885 former Bank of New South Wales building in central Townsville
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City of Townsville Art Collection with focus on North Queensland and Tropical North art
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Home of the biennial Percival Portrait Painting Prize
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Rotating program of contemporary, historical and touring exhibitions
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