Creative Consultations with Kate O'Hara

Spend 45 minutes online with the Director of Umbrella Studios, Kate O’Hara. This online consultation is an opportunity to discuss and receive professional feedback on your art practice and to get practical tips on how to take the next steps in your career as an artist.

Kate O’Hara is a dedicated arts professional with over 20 years of experience across institutional, not-for-profit, commercial, and independent arts sectors. Kate takes an innovative and thoughtful approach to her work, thriving in dynamic, multifaceted environments.

Since joining Umbrella in 2020, Kate has been instrumental in the organisation’s growth. Working with the Umbrella team and Management Committee, she has focused on building partnerships, commissioning artists, and creating development and presentation opportunities. Her efforts extend beyond the gallery, bringing art to life on tour and in the stunning landscapes of North Queensland through the biennial PUNQ Festival.

Before her role at Umbrella, Kate managed Maningrida Art & Culture, a prominent Indigenous art centre in Arnhem Land. Earlier in her career, she worked with various arts organisations in Southeast Asia, including serving as the inaugural Curator and Manager of Romeet Contemporary Art Space in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Kate particularly enjoys working with diverse contemporary art communities and assisting with developing innovative programs to grow artist platforms and audience engagement.