Our Tour Leaders
All of our tours are led by academics and experts in their field who will share their passion and knowledge with you in lectures, talks and throughout the tour. Click on their profile to find out more about them.

Julie Ewington
Julie Ewington is an independent writer, curator and broadcaster. During a long career, Julie taught art history at Australian universities, always focusing on modern and contemporary art, whether in Europe, America, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. She is an authority on contemporary Australasian art, especially by women, and for many years was Head of Australian Art at QAGOMA in Brisbane where she was a curatorial contributor to the Gallery’s Asia Pacific Triennial series.
Current Tours:
French Impressionism Art Cruise | 28 April – 08 May 2024 (11 days)
Brushstrokes of Brittany | 08 – 13 May 2024 (6 days)
Allure of the Côte d’Azur | 10 – 21 September 2024 (12 days)
Testimonials:
“Julie was always amicable and helpful. She has a vast knowledge of art and design and her numerous contacts created additional opportunities. I doubt we could have a better leader.’’
Patricia W. | New Zealand Now, 2023
“Julie was efficient, charming, knowledgeable, well-organised and very professional! She was a wonderful leader and was welcomed warmly by each gallery we visited.”
Ros W. | Art Spaces of Brisbane, 2021
“Julie was very knowledgeable and infectiously enthusiastic about the local art scene; also very energetic and hard-working!”
Geraldine B. | Art Spaces of Brisbane, 2021
“Julie was efficient, charming, knowledgeable, well-organised and very professional! She was a wonderful leader and was welcomed warmly by each gallery we visited.”
Ros W. | Art Spaces of Brisbane, 2021