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Mixed Grill

NorthSite Contemporary Arts 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Be immersed in a performance art spectacle that pushes boundaries and offers an experimental and uniquely immersive experience for audiences. As part of their group exhibition 'other', The 5Five collective present their ground breaking performance event: Mixed Grill. Experience an unforgettable guided journey through diverse performance spaces, where art comes alive through thought provoking exhibitions, […]

$15 – $40

Two images side by side with a diagonal white line dividing them. One image is a vibrant abstract painting and the other is a series of portraits.

NorthSite – Artist Talks Season 1 2024

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Join us to hear from the Artists at Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation, Mornington Island Art, with researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH) as they speak about the collaborative exhibition 'NGURRUWARRA/ DERNDERNYIN: Stone Fish Traps Of The Wellesley Islands'. Following this conversation artists Geoff Dixon and Euan Macleod will […]

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Kim Nolan | Moments + Kate Hunter | Floral Oxygen // Artist Talks & Opening Event

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Join us in a celebration of nature with the opening of two magical solo exhibitions; Kim Nolan's Moments and Kate Hunter's Floral Oxygen. Spend time with the artists and their work on their opening weekend, with artist talks from both Kim and Kate in the gallery. Kim Nolan Moments | Artist Talk - 12pm Kim’s […]

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Season 2 // Artist Talks & Opening Event

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Join us in celebrating our second opening series of the season, with exhibitions by four incredible female artists; Matilda Nona, Sue Healy, Hannah Parker and Melody Woodnutt. 10am - Doors Open 11:30am – Artist  Talk | Hannah Parker Abstract Landscapes 12pm – Artist Talk | Melody Woodnutt The Apparition 12:30pm– Artist Talk | Sue Healey […]

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Opening Event // CIAF ’25 Satellite shows at NorthSite

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Join us as we celebrate the opening of NorthSite Contemporary Arts' CIAF Satellite exhibitions by Jymahl Savage & Tipoti Nona from Badu Art Centre, Brian Robinson, Marilyn Havini and Taloi Havini. Enjoy a performance by Ben Hakalitz and Mario Celestino, view our new exhibitions and chat to the artists with a drink and nibble while […]

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Season 4 // Artist Talks & Opening Event

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Join us in celebrating the official opening of exhibitions by Kim Rayner, Lesley Wengembo and Laurel McKenzie, with Artist Talks from each of the artists, and the closing of our Cairns Festival Exhibition 'That Hint of Magic' by Brian Robinson. 10:00am - Doors Open 11:00am – Closing Artist Talk | Brian Robinson That Hint of […]

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Shared Aspirations // Conversations with the Artists & Opening Event

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

 Add to calendar Join us for an afternoon of dialogue and discovery with artists Taloi Havini and Marilyn 'Taleo' Havini alongside curator Ruth McDougall. Together, they will guide us through the exhibition space, offering personal insights into its themes of family, history, and Bougainville’s journey toward self-determination. Please RSVP below - we look forward to […]

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Season 5 // Artist Talks & Opening Event

Join us at NorthSite Contemporary Arts on Saturday 11 October as we celebrate the official opening of Season 5 with two inspiring new exhibitions: Intimate Worlds II and Cultural Knowledge is Currency: Generation. Transmission. Protection. This special afternoon will feature artist talks, a live performance, and the chance to connect with like-minded art lovers while […]

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Creative Convergence // Season 6 Artist Talks, Opening Event & Special Screening

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

NorthSite Contemporary Arts invites you to Creative Convergence — an evening that brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians, and our wider community for one vibrant end-of-year celebration.   This special event showcases new exhibitions by Hannah Murray, and by the collaborative duo Tetsuya Tabata & Mariana Verdaasdonk, offering an opportunity to hear directly from the artists as […]

Season 1 // Artist Talks & Opening Event

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Join us in celebrating the official opening of our first exhibitions of 2026 by Suzon Fuks, Jack Wilkie-Jans, Gabrielle Cooney and Mark Misic. 10am – Gallery doors open 1pm – Welcome to Country - with special guest Prof. Henrietta Marrie. 1:15–2:30pm – Artist talk and interactive exploration of her exhibition e-Galaxy with Suzon Fuks. Hands on Activity: […]

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