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SUMMARY:NorthSite Art Market - Jingle and Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Jingle and Mingle at this year’s NorthSite Art Market; showcasing a range of jewellery\, small objects and art from Queensland-based Artists and Designers. \nJoin us in the NorthSite Store for mulled wine and decadent treats whilst exploring these uniquely crafted objects. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with some of the Artists and Designers showcasing their work and purchase a handcrafted gift from the gallery this season. All gifts are affordably priced (under $250) and available to take home straight from the gallery wall with complimentary gift wrapping.   \n \nRSVP | Free Event
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/jingle-and-mingle/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art Market,General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
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SUMMARY:Artist + Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery for a conversation with the Artist\, Chantal Fraser\, and Curator\, Naomi Evans.  \nChantal Fraser\, a Sāmoan artist from Aotearoa/New Zealand\, explores themes of capitalism and state authority through photography\, performance\, and sculpture\, often incorporating ornamentation and personal adornment. Her work has been exhibited at renowned galleries in Australia\, Canada\, and France. The Ascended is a Griffith University Art Museum touring exhibition\, curated by Naomi Evans. \n \nRSVP | FREE TALK \n\nThe Ascended by Chantal Fraser\nThe Ascended exhibition crystallises Fraser’s exploration of power and class through her anti-colonial and anti-capitalist strategies\, developing a theory that links ornamentation\, personal protective devices and protest aesthetics as means to subvert and liberate identities. Fraser’s multimedia practice has garnered significant acclaim within Australian contemporary art and reflects the complexity of lived experiences for diasporic Sāmoan and Pasifika communities. \n\n\nChantal Fraser: The Ascended is a Griffith University Art Museum touring exhibition\, curated by Naomi Evans.\nThis project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council\, its arts funding and advisory body. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-curator-talk/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Conversations,General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231020T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20231004T002756Z
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SUMMARY:NorthSite Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Head into the weekend celebrating these Artists’ and their exhibitions at NorthSite; Jamie Cole’s Welcome to Paradise and Immortal Soil’s PORTAL. \nJoin us at NorthSite Contemporary Arts and celebrate these exhibition openings with the artists’. Later enjoy a live DJ set. \nFriday\, 20th October \n\n5.30PM Event Opens\, Bar Open\n6.15PM Official opening of exhibitions followed by opening speeches from the Artists\n6.40PM Exhibition walk through with Bob Horan and Selena Murray (Immortal Soil)\n\n \nRSVP
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/northsite-event-oct23/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230902T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20230815T031119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T033204Z
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SUMMARY:NorthSite Artist Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique experience to hear from the Artists presenting work in the NorthSite Galleries at Bulmba-ja. Guests will receive a tour of the galleries\, hear from the artists and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nSaturday\, 2 September 2023\n10:30AM — Gallery 1\nHear from Cairns-based Artist Claudine Marzik as she talks about her exhibition\, Undara Paintings\, with Savannah Guides Manager Russell Boswell discussing the unique ecology of Undara Volcanic National Park.   \n11:15AM — Gallery 2\nArtist Charlotte Haywood shares insights into her exhibition\, Future Nostalgia; a project weaving together research and immersion\, craft thinking and making\, film and sound\, collaboration and collective tacit knowledge creation. \n11:35AM — Long Wall\nTake flight along the iconic regional Queensland route as Artist Claire Grant speaks about her exhibition\, Milk Run\, paying tribute to the spectacular aerial landscape.  \n\nPlease note that times are subject to change depending on the previous talk. \n \nREGISTER
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/sep2023-northsite-artist-talks/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20230705T070835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T105319Z
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SUMMARY:NorthSite Open: Artists and Curators Talks for CIAF 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NorthSite Open; a unique opportunity to meet the artists and curators of the four exhibitions showing at NorthSite during CIAF 2023. Visitors will receive a tour of the galleries\, hear from the artists and curators and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nJoin us on Saturday\, 15th July 2023 \n2 PM — Gallery 1 — Solomon Booth (artist) and Aven Noah Jr (curator) talk about the exhibition Malu Bardthar Dapar | Sea Land Sky \n2:40 PM — Void (Gallery 1) — Artist Kim Ah Sam talks about her exhibition Woven Identity “it’s not only me” \n3:20 PM — Long Wall — Artists Susan Reyes and Sheila Brimm talk about the exhibition SOVEREIGNTY \nDiscover the exhibition and artists showing in the NorthSite Gallery: www.northsite.org.au/2023-first-nations/ \nSECURE YOUR FREE TICKET \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/northsite-open-ciaf-2023/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Conversations,General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230711T210000
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SUMMARY:CIAF Artists’ Party
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the public opening of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2023\, NorthSite in partnership with the Indigenous Art Centre Alliance (IACA) is hosting the CIAF Artists’ Party; a celebration of all artists presenting work for CIAF 2023. Join us from 6PM for a Welcome to Country presented by Minjil\, the official opening of the exhibitions showing at Bulmba-ja\, cultural performance by Mualgal Po Gubaw Gizu Kabau Mabaigal and a live music set by The Pad Boys. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 11th July 2023 \n6:00PM Event Opens\, Bar Open \n6:30PM Welcome to Country by Minjil \n6:45PM Opening speeches \n7:00PM Cultural performance by Mualgal Po Gubaw Gizu Kabau Mabaigal dance group \n7:30PM Live music set by The Pad Boys \n9:00PM Event close \nClick here to discover the exhibition showing in the NorthSite Gallery. \nSECURE YOUR TICKETS \nWe charge a ticket fee to ensure attendance. If the ticket price is a financial barrier to attending\, please email : connect@northsite.org.au \nThis event is presented in partnership with Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). \nNorthSite Contemporary Arts\, IACA Indigenous Art Centre Alliance\, CIAF Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/ciaf-artists-party/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230512T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230512T193000
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SUMMARY:NorthSite - Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with art and celebrate these exhibition openings at NorthSite; MANdala by Geoffrey Schmidt\, scattered massive by John Pagnozzi and Waanji Away by Jack Wilkie-Jans. \nJoin us on Friday\, 12th May 2023 \n\n5.30PM Event Opens\, Bar Open\n6:00PM Opening speeches\n7:30PM Event close\n\nBOOK TODAY \nWe charge a ticket fee to ensure attendance. If the ticket price is a financial barrier to attending\, please email : connect@northsite.org.au \n\nMore Information\nGeoffrey Schmidt\, MANdala – Gallery 2\nMANdala is an establishment of a sacred space\, a focusing of attention\, a symbol of the universe and a meditative representation of higher thought. This work is an embracing and balancing of the male body with the acceptance of self and identity. The blending of the body\, mind\, environment and established systems. The Mandala works as an equalizing and quieting tool to establish a resting point. The images are a centered and symmetrical balancing of the human condition\, personalized psychology and systems of existence. \nJohn Pagnozzi\, scattered massive – Long Wall\nscattered massive presents a collection of work that is about the practice of drawing. Grounded in everyday or found material\, crayon\, house paint\, spray paint\, sand\, textile; the work approaches drawing as a process of spontaneous object making. It is influenced by ambiguity\, mood and poetry. \nJack Wilkie-Jans\, Waanji Away – Foyer Wall\nGrowing up in Weipa\, on the Western Cape of Cape York Peninsula\, remain some of the most wonderful years of my life—close to family and growing up with my siblings\, cousins and friends with so much freedom. I consider myself enriched by this time and by the fact these years\, those places and [most of] those people are still very much part of my life today. But\, there were times when the freedoms I enjoyed\, were not afforded to my Old People. \nImages courtesy of the artists’. Left to right: Geoffrey Schmidt\, John Pagnozzi\, Jack Wilkie-Jans.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/northsite-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230507T123000
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SUMMARY:Polymer Jewellery workshop
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, you will create your own unique pairs of earrings. You’ll make a polymer slab\, which you’ll then turn into your own collection of jewellery. A slab will yield around 3-5 items depending on your styles and sizes.  \nMake some for friends\, celebrate mothers day with a special hand crafted pair of earrings\, or keep it all for yourself! \nYour facilitator\nBree O’Connor was born and raised in Far North Queensland.\nI’ve always loved nature and been obsessed with birds and other animals. I thoroughly enjoy chasing waterfalls\, bird watching and going hiking. I’ve always had an immense appreciation for the natural world and all the small things within and I wanted my business to help bring nature closer to people.” \nDATE: SUNDAY\, MAY 7th\nTIME: STARTS AT 9:00AM (Approximately 2.5 Hours in duration)\nCOST: $75 PER PERSON\n***VERY LIMITED NUMBERS (8 people maximum) \nPrice includes all materials and Bree’s skills/guidance. \nAGE: 16 & OVER \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n  \nImportant info\nYOUR SPACE IN A WORKSHOP IS RESERVED ONLY ONCE FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED. WORKSHOP BOOKINGS ARE ONLY REFUNDABLE UP UNTIL 48 HOURS (FRIDAY) BEFORE THE WORKSHOP DATE. \nIF YOU NEED TO CANCEL AFTER THE 48 HOURS (FRIDAY) BEFORE THE WORKSHOP OR YOU FORGET TO ATTEND\, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AS YOU WILL HAVE BEEN CATERED FOR IN WORKSHOP MATERIALS. \nA MINIMUM OF 5 BOOKINGS IS REQUIRED TO RUN THE WORKSHOP. IN THE EVENT THAT THERE AREN’T THE NUMBERS REQUIRED TO RUN THE WORKSHOP OR ANOTHER REASON ARISES\, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL WORKSHOPS\, IN WHICH CASE FULL REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/polymer-jewellery-workshop/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230428T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20230412T054626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063524Z
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SUMMARY:NorthSite Open - Sandra Selig - Exploring Giant Molecules
DESCRIPTION:Join us at NorthSite for the opening event of Exploring Giant Molecules and a special performance by the artist Sandra Selig. \nExploring Giant Molecules is the largest solo exhibition of Queensland artist Sandra Selig\, bringing together key examples of her interdisciplinary projects from the past two decades. \nSelig works at the intersection of visual art and experimental music\, using humble materials such as thread\, paper\, light and sound to articulate intangible notions of form\, space and time. \nThe exhibition presents seven projects that address the dominant concerns\, materials and forms of Selig’s ongoing bodies of work\, including the artist’s pendulum salt drawings that transform throughout the exhibition. Also included is a new thread installation that responds to the gallery’s architecture and spider webs captured on paper—projects that have evolved organically over time and in response to the spaces Selig works and exhibits in. \n  \nJoin us on Friday\, 28th April 2023 \n5.30PM Event Opens\, Bar Open \n6:00PM Welcome to Country \n6:30PM—7:15PM Performance \n7:30PM Event close \n  \n\n \nBOOK HERE \n  \nWe charge a ticket fee to ensure attendance. If the ticket price is a financial barrier to attending\, please email : connect@northsite.org.au \n  \nImage courtesy of the Artists. Photo: Bryan Spencer.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/northsite-open-sandra-selig/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
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SUMMARY:Sculpting waves with Susie Losch
DESCRIPTION:Get creative in the NorthSite art studio\, with contemporary artist Susie Losch to create some unique forms using coloured air-dried clay. Through this sculpting workshop\, Susie will demonstrate sculpting techniques using fabrics and thread to shape and texture the clay forms. \nWorkshop\nThis workshop is inspired by Susie Losch work ‘Waves’ exhibited in the current exhibition ‘Planetary Gestures’. You will be creating your own fun unique forms of sculpted miniature wave\, through this sculpting workshop\, Susie will demonstrate sculpting techniques using fabrics and thread to shape and texture the clay forms. To come along please book online to secure you place.  \nSaturday 15th April\n10.30am – 12.00pm\nNorthSite Art Studio – 55 Greenslopes Street  \nYour facilitator\nSusie Losch is an artist based in North East Victoria\, Australia. Susie has been making art for more than 25 years and her work is regularly exhibited in solo exhibitions and group shows\, community art projects and installations. \nHer practice involves the construction of assemblages from materials that have an intrinsic history. Through means of casting of combining incongruous forms and objects\, the message is not strident but injected with subtle humour. Influenced by concept of play and the unknown\, bodies of work emerge and are constantly evolving. They retain remnant memories\, experiences and new observations from time spent travelling. Losch is currently exploring air as a minimalist matter to inflate and deflate sculptures into form and movement.  \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n  \nImportant info\nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early\nAll materials will be provided\nAn adult must remain for the duration of the workshop \nLimited spots available\, book online to secure your spot by booking through Humanitix. An adult must remain for the duration of the workshop.\nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class. \n‌On street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios \n\n‘Sculpting Waves with Susie Losch’ is supported by the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program\, Regional Arts Australia and Regional Arts Victoria.’
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/sculpting-waves-with-susie-losch/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230414T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230414T120000
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SUMMARY:School holiday program - Stop animation
DESCRIPTION:“Bring your imagination to life in a whole new way with our upcoming stop motion workshop!”\nWorkshop\nUsing simple craft materials like pipe cleaners and toy animals\, you’ll have the chance to create your very own animated masterpieces. And the best part? You can bring your own materials to add an extra personal touch to your creations. \nWorking in pairs\, you’ll have the chance to collaborate and bring your unique visions to life. Whether you’re experienced\, got previous experience or just starting out\, stop motion is a fantastic way to flex your creative muscles and explore new avenues of self-expression. \nBut that’s not all – stop motion has all sorts of benefits beyond just being a fun activity. It helps improve hand-eye coordination\, encourages problem-solving skills\, and boosts creativity and self-confidence. \nThis workshop is for ages 8 – 15 year olds \nDate: Friday 14th April\nTime: 10.30am – 12.00pm \nYour facilitator\nJames Collins is a passionate professional with over 20 years of experience in the Education and Technology sector\, facilitating STEM workshops across Far North Queensland and the Torres Straits\, which blend education\, technology\, and the arts. He has dedicated his career to fostering curiosity and innovation promote cultural storytelling\, digital inclusion\, and literacy. \nCollaborating with industry leaders like Telstra\, Puma Energy\, and Arts Queensland\, James has also partnered with local Councils\, organisations\, and schools to successfully implement projects that seamlessly integrate traditional knowledge and modern educational approaches\, technology\, and arts initiatives. This has enabled James to create lasting impact throughout communities\, making him an inspiring figure in the world of learning and development. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n  \nImportant info\nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early\nWe ask that you don’t consume food in the studio\nAll materials are provided\nThe facilitator has requested that your child be ages 8 – 15 \n$30.00 per participant. Limited spots available. Secure your booking through Humanitix. The workshop is booked in one of our smaller studio rooms\, we ask that parents drop their child off and pick up at the end of the workshop.\nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class.\n‌On street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/school-holiday-program-stop-animation/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20230315T071147Z
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SUMMARY:NorthSite Open
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with Art; meet the artists and curator of the current exhibitions at NorthSite. \nJoin us on 25th March for NorthSite Open\, a unique opportunity to meet the artists and curator of the current exhibitions at NorthSite\, who will take visitors on a tour of the galleries\, explaining the works on display and answering your questions. \nWeaving these four exhibitions together is a shared concern around human connection to the environment and nature. Ranging from watercolours to cyanotypes\, video to large inflatable sculptures\, our current suite of exhibitions encompass a diverse range of practice. Hear from the artists\, meet other likeminded people\, stay for lunch at the Hungry Pitcher Café and start your weekend with art at NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \n  \nWhat’s On\n10AM Doors Open\n10.30AM Hamish Sawyer opening speech\n10.40AM Julie McEnerny Artist Talk for the exhibition opening of Melaleucas and Mangroves\n10.50AM Daniela Vavrova’s Artist talk for the exhibition opening of I is Another\n11AM Emma Gardner’s floor talk in Gallery 2 for the exhibition opening of Ethereal Selves\n11.30AM Tess Maunder’s floor talk in Gallery 1 and launch the publication of Planetary Gestures\n12.15PM Sweet treats provided with tea and coffee available to purchase from The Hungry Pitcher cafe \n  \nMore Information\nPlanetary Gestures Floor Talk and Publication Launch – Gallery 1\nIndependent curator and arts worker Tess Maunder will present a guided tour of her exhibition\, Planetary Gestures on display in Gallery 1 until April 15.\nTess will share insights about curating Planetary Gestures\, as well as launch the exhibition publication. Designed by Nina M. Gibbes\, the broadsheet publication features newly commissioned texts by exhibition curator Tess Maunder\, NorthSite Director Ashleigh Campbell and Filipino researcher Renan Laru-an . Copies will be available to purchase on the day via NorthSite Store. \nEmma Gardner ‘Ethereal Selves’ – Gallery 2\nEmma Gardener works with a range of materials to experiment with the laborious and process-driven techniques of cyanotype\, trace-monotype and embroidery. The female nude appears figuratively and performatively in her work to explore the ethical\, class-based and gendered ramifications of the naked body and use drawing to explore these ideas. Emma will discuss her exhibition\, Etheral Selves\, in which her cynatope self-portraits are digitally translated onto Perspex to create a haunting installation\, responding to the gallery architecture. \nJulie McEnerny –‘Melaleucas and Mangroves’ Foyer Gallery\nJulie McEnerny is a Cairns based artist who makes exacting watercolour studies of the paperbark trees and mangroves that surround her home. Julie is especially interested in the complex relationships between trees and other plants which rely on host species for nutrients and the crucial roles both play in maintaining biodiversity. Julie will talk about some of the plants depicted in her exhibition\, as well as her process of close observation and care. \nDaniela Vavrova – ‘I Is Another’ Long Gallery\nDr Daniela Vávrová left her birth country in 1998. She has travelled through different countries and draws upon her work as an anthropologist\, together with a passion for photography\, to create multi-media installations to share her experiences with a wider audience. Join Daniela as she discusses her display of photographs and video works\, I is Another. \n\nGet Tickets \n  \n\n*Free entry for NorthSite Members and people under the age of 16.\nAll events moving forward in 2023 will incur a minimum fee of $15 with most events still free to NorthSite Members – who still need to register online. Free tickets are provided to personal guests of the artists.\nIf this fee is a financial barrier to anyone intending to attend\, please email connect@nothsite.org.au and provide your name and email address and we will send you a free ticket. \nThis commitment to purchasing a ticket will ensure a positive experience for: Minjil and other Traditional Owners presenting a Welcome to Country at the event\, local artists presenting work\, interstate artists presenting work\, the artists performing (DJ’s Musicians etc)\, NorthSite staff rostered on for the event\, NortSite staff rostered on in the shop\, The Hungry Pitcher Bar Staff rostered on\, catering estimates for a no-waste event\, the photographer and/or videographer\, tech crew – PA and other elements\, the audience\, who can have a positive\, engaging experience.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/northsite-open/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,General Event,Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230310T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20230217T012424Z
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UID:6295-1678469400-1678478400@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Film Screening: INFRACTIONS (2019)
DESCRIPTION:A screening of INFRACTIONS (2019) followed by a discussion with director Rachel O’Reilly at NorthSite Contemporary Arts (Cairns). \n  \nUQ Art Museum\, with the Friends of Ninney Rise and JCU Blue Humanities Lab\, warmly invites you to a screening of INFRACTIONS (2019) in partnership with NorthSite Contemporary Arts in Cairns\, followed by a discussion with director Rachel O’Reilly. \nThis event starts at 5:30pm with light refreshments provided and drinks available for purchase. Screening will begin at 6:00pm. Places are limited\, please register early. \n  \nAbout the film \nINFRACTIONS connects stories of Queensland ‘unconventional’ gas approvals on Gooreng Gooreng country to global shale gas plans potentially affecting 50% of the Northern Territory. The film was made following the lifting of the moratorium on fracking in NT. \nIt features Dimakarri ‘Ray’ Dixon (Mudburra)\, Jack Green (Garawa)\, Gadrian Hoosan (Garrwa\, Yanyuwa)\, Robert O’Keefe (Wambaya)\, Juliri Ingra and Neola Savage (Gooreng Gooreng)\, Que Kenny (Western Arrarnta)\, Cassie Williams (Western Arrarnta)\, the Sandridge Band\, and Professor Irene Watson (Tanganekald\, Meintangk Bunganditj) who was involved in drafting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. \nThe settler artist/writer Rachel O’Reilly works in Meanjin (Brisbane) and Berlin and grew up on Gooreng Gooreng country in Yallarm/Gladstone. Commissioned by KW Berlin\, Germany. \nThis screening is part of Blue Assembly\, UQ Art Museum’s multi-year program exploring our relationship with the ocean\, its adjacent places and other waters. It is supported through the Kinnane UQ Art Endowment. The artist’s screening fee will be split with frontline activists.  \n\n \nRESERVE A SPOT
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/film-screening-infractions-2019/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conversations,Film Screening,General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221223T075220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063059Z
UID:6197-1674036000-1674055800@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:School Holiday Program - Mixed Media Art
DESCRIPTION:JOIN IN THE ART WORKSHOPS AT NORTHSITE ART STUDIO – 55 Greenslopes St\, Edge Hill \nAbout this event\nMIXED MEDIA ART \nAbout the facilitator: \nKatrina Iosia is an arts educator and artist who trained in printmaking and studio practice and is highly regarded in the digital design and art fields. She’s recently relocated from Auckland\, NZ to Cairns to deliver art education and experiences with NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nKatrina has built this school holiday program to launch NorthSite Art Studios at 55 Greenslopes Street\, Cairns. \nSo\, book in and bring your kids along in January to enjoy the hands-on fun and creative skills development! \n“Explore the wonderful technique of mixed media collage art” \nIn this workshop you will create your own collage by layering colours of paper and different textures using coloured cards\, you are welcome to create your own patterned paper with paints and watercolours\, use felt tip pens for the finer details\, you can even bring along your own materials to add\, and arrange different compositions to finally put together your 3D masterpiece. \nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in. \nOn street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios\, \n/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// \nTea and coffee facilities are provided for big people. Please bring a water bottle for little people and note that no food is to be consumed in the art studios. \n$5 booking fee through Eventbrite to secure your spot. An adult must remain for the duration of the workshop. \nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/school-holiday-program-mixed-media-art/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221223T073133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063103Z
UID:6192-1673863200-1673883000@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:School Holiday Program - Pom Pom Creatures
DESCRIPTION:JOIN IN THE ART WORKSHOPS AT NORTHSITE ART STUDIO – 55 Greenslopes St\, Edge Hill \nAbout this event\nPOM POM CREATURES \nAbout the facilitator: \nKatrina Iosia is an arts educator and artist who trained in printmaking and studio practice and is highly regarded in the digital design and art fields. She’s recently relocated from Auckland\, NZ to Cairns to deliver art education and experiences with NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nKatrina has built this school holiday program to launch NorthSite Art Studios at 55 Greenslopes Street\, Cairns. \nSo\, book in and bring your kids along in January to enjoy the hands-on fun and creative skills development! \n“Fun for everyone just bring your imagination to create some funtastical fuzzy and furry creatures” \nPom Pom making is a great hands-on activity for everyone\, with endless possibilities for all ages! In this workshop you will make your own pom pom\, using the materials add googly eyes\, pipe cleaners\, coloured card\, you are welcome to bring along any materials that you might like to repurpose and all you need is your imagination. \n*All materials are included for this workshop to make several pom pom crafts. \nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in. \nOn street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios\, \n/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// \nTea and coffee facilities are provided for big people. Please bring a water bottle for little people and note that no food is to be consumed in the art studios. \n$5 booking fee through Eventbrite to secure your spot. An adult must remain for the duration of the workshop. \nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/school-holiday-program-pom-pom-creatures/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230114T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221220T043125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063108Z
UID:6168-1673694000-1673697600@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Presentation and Performance of Iron Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Join The Ironing Maidens for a presentation and performance of their new iron instruments. \nABOUT THIS EVENT\nThe Ironing Maidens turn irons and ironing boards into electronic instruments\, in an attempt to deconstruct stereotypical ideas of gender and its assigned roles. This latest iteration of the project aims to further investigate the relationships we have with objects or instruments\, and the structures that inform the design and the performance of these instruments in an installation setting. The project uses a sonic cyberfeminist lens to critically explore aesthetic and relational hierarchies at the intersection of sound\, gender and technology. Three irons and ironing boards have been hacked and retrofitted with embedded electronic instruments that together create a sonic network. This network of iron instruments listens to each other and the environment and changes their sonic state based on the information they hear. \nA style of granular synthesis is used to obscure the original source signal\, to transform it\, to decouple it from its original context. Order\, context\, and meaning are all destabilised. The ever so familiar and recognisable bleep of a washing machine turning on is split into thousands of tiny micro grains. Micro collages of the sounds of global entrapment\, reimagined in a somewhat other worldly\, noisy new reality. \nThis presentation and live performance will lift the lid on the iron instruments and demonstrate the inner workings of the embedded instruments and their application in an installation setting. \n\nDate: 14th JANUARY 2023\nTime: 11 AM — 12 NOON\nWhere: NorthSite Contemporary Arts at Bulmba-ja\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n  \nImage: Melania Jack and Patty Preece standing in-front of their exhibition installation ‘Strike’ at NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 2022. Photo: Frei Films
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/iron-performance/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221223T071743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063114Z
UID:6186-1673600400-1673627400@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:School Holiday Program - HIAPO (Tapa Cloth)
DESCRIPTION:JOIN IN THE ART WORKSHOPS AT NORTHSITE ART STUDIO – 55 Greenslopes St\, Edge Hill \nAbout this event\nHIAPO (TAPA CLOTH) \nAbout the facilitator: \nKatrina Iosia is an arts educator and artist who trained in printmaking and studio practice and is highly regarded in the digital design and art fields. She’s recently relocated from Auckland\, NZ to Cairns to deliver art education and experiences with NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nKatrina has built this school holiday program to launch NorthSite Art Studios at 55 Greenslopes Street\, Cairns. \nSo\, book in and bring your kids along in January to enjoy the hands-on fun and creative skills development! \n“This workshop takes you through a journey of Niuean cultural history as I share the making of traditional art form of Hiapo (Tapa Cloth) the process and its many uses” \nIn this workshop you will learn how to create your own Hiapo using paper and unique methods to turn paper into cloth like texture. You are welcome to bring along your own objects and images to draw inspiration from to draw basic symbols and motifs. Learn to apply the drawing methods to your own design\, and build up layers\, using inks and dies and go through a fun process of creating the textured Hiapo. \nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in. \nOn street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios\, \n/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// \nTea and coffee facilities are provided for big people. Please bring a water bottle for little people and note that no food is to be consumed in the art studios. \n$5 booking fee through Eventbrite to secure your spot. An adult must remain for the duration of the workshop. \nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/school-holiday-program-hiapo-tapa-cloth/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221223T072013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063203Z
UID:6182-1673431200-1673449200@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:School Holiday Program - Wear it your way TOTE bag!
DESCRIPTION:JOIN IN THE ART WORKSHOPS AT NORTHSITE ART STUDIO – 55 Greenslopes St\, Edge Hill \nAbout this event \nWEAR IT YOUR WAY TOTE BAG! \nAbout the facilitator: \nKatrina Iosia is an arts educator and artist who trained in printmaking and studio practice and is highly regarded in the digital design and art fields. She’s recently relocated from Auckland\, NZ to Cairns to deliver art education and experiences with NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nKatrina has built this school holiday program to launch NorthSite Art Studios at 55 Greenslopes Street\, Cairns. \nSo\, book in and bring your kids along in January to enjoy the hands-on fun and creative skills development! \nsuitable for ages 10+ \nThere are two dates available\, please be sure to read the dates and times before booking: \nWednesday 11th January 2023 \nFriday 20th January 2023 \n“Wear it your way is a fun way to turn your unique design into a wearable piece of art on your very own TOTE bag” \nIn this workshop we will learn the basic fundamentals of how to create your own personal visual signature. Using relief print methods you’ll create your own design that will be printed onto a tote bag to take home. You will design your own artwork from scratch and learn techniques to take away and carry on with your artistic journey. All materials included\, just bring your creative spirit and sense of fun! \nMaterials: 1 Tote bag\, Pencils and paper to draft up your composition ideas\, fabric inks\, foam board will be used to create the indentations using a wooden skewer to create your design. Test your design on paper before printing your final composition and design onto your tote bag. \nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in. \nOn street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios\, \n/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// \nTea and coffee facilities are provided for big people. Please bring a water bottle for little people and note that no food is to be consumed in the art studios. \n$5 booking fee through Eventbrite to secure your spot. An adult must remain for the duration of the workshop. \nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/school-holiday-program-wear-it-your-way-tote-bag/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221223T072316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063208Z
UID:6176-1673258400-1673276400@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:School Holiday Program - Paper Beads
DESCRIPTION:JOIN IN THE ART WORKSHOPS AT NORTHSITE ART STUDIO – 55 Greenslopes St\, Edge Hill \nABOUT THIS EVENT – PAPER BEAD MAKING \nAbout the facilitator: \nKatrina Iosia is an arts educator and artist who trained in printmaking and studio practice and is highly regarded in the digital design and art fields. She’s recently relocated from Auckland\, NZ to Cairns to deliver art education and experiences with NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nKatrina has built this school holiday program to launch NorthSite Art Studios at 55 Greenslopes Street\, Cairns. \nSo\, book in and bring your kids along in January to enjoy the hands-on fun and creative skills development! \nAbout the program: \n“This workshop teaches you to turn unused papers into effective wearable art pieces – perfect for keeping kids entertained at home\, and for affordable hand-made gifts.” \nThis workshop involves repurposing materials to create something new that you can then wear as a necklace or bracelet. You can paint/draw layers and contrasting patterns to make highly unique colours and designs or use the supplied decorative and recycled papers. The paper will then be cut\, rolled\, and glued into fun and unique paper beads! \nWe will finish the session by threading our designs together – into wearable jewellery. \nMaterials supplied: papers\, scissors\, paints\, glues\, rolling sticks and threads. \nParticipants are invited to bring any sentimental or favourite coloured/textures papers from home if they wish. Otherwise just turn up and use what inspires you! \nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in. \nOn street parking is available on Greenslopes Street\, near the Chinese Friendship Gardens and in front of NorthSite Art Studios\, \n/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// \nTea and coffee facilities are provided for big people. Please bring a water bottle for little people and note that no food is to be consumed in the art studios. \n$5 booking fee through Eventbrite to secure your spot. An adult must remain for the duration of the workshop. \nNo refunds can be processed if participants change mind or miss the class. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/school-holiday-program-paper-beads/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,School Holiday Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221122T032128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063214Z
UID:6096-1671271200-1671292800@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Digital and Projection Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A one day workshop exploring the basic skills you need to create digital and projection art. \nThis is a one day workshop exploring the basic skills you need to create digital art and projection. In a hands-on\, small group workshop we will cover software options such as: photoshop\, after effects\, premiere pro or davinci resolve and resolume arena and hardware such as media players and projectors. Basic computer skills are essential and some experience with similar softwares will be a bonus. This workshop is intended to give you some ideas about how you might use these tools in your current artistic practice and meet some like minded local artists you might collaborate with. \n\nAbout the facilitator:\nMelania Jack is a local artist working within electronic sound\, digital art\, projection and performance platforms. One half of the electronic\, experimental art duo; The Ironing Maidens. who have turned irons and ironing boards into electronic instruments to explore themes of gender\, domestic labour\, and technology. Melania’s work with the Ironing Maidens involves designing\, filming\, editing and mapping the projected visuals into washing lines\, machines and other physical areas of their performance spaces. The visuals support the messaging of the live show and have evolved into their own stand alone work; as projection installations. \nIn April 2022\, Melania developed a piece (Strike) for the window space of OuterSpace Gallery at The Judith Wright Centre Brisbane. An expanded iteration of this work was presented at NorthSite Contemporary Gallery for their Sounded Out event in May and the final work – Pressing Topics\, will be presented in December/January at NorthSite in Gallery 2. \nMelania lives regionally in Cairns and has over 15 years experience facilitating community workshops. Melania holds qualifications in film and music production and a Masters of Creative Industries. \n\nDate: 17th December \n9.30am arrive\, 10am start\, 12.30pm – 1.30pm lunch break\, 4pm finish. \nWhere: NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns. \nBring: Your laptop to work on\, or let us know if you don’t have one. \nTo ask questions contact: melania@shinyshinyproductions.com \nWebsite: https://www.ironingmaidens.com.au/installation-video-projection-instruments \nScholarship places are available for those experiencing financial hardship\, contact Melania for more information. \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n  \nImage courtesy of Louis Lim
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/digital-and-projection-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221130T021706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063220Z
UID:6122-1671213600-1671220800@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Pressing Topics Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Board of Directors\, Director Ashleigh Campbell and the NorthSite team\, you are invited to attend the opening event of Pressing Topics by The Ironing Maidens: Melania Jack and Patty Preece. \nMeet at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre for Welcome to Country followed by light refreshments\, and opening speeches. \nDate: Friday 16 December 2022 \nTime: 6 PM – 8 PM \nPrice: $16.91 pp – FREE for NorthSite Members (inquire via phone or email 0740509494 hello@northsite.org.au)\nLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street Cairns City QLD 4870 \n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n  \nImage courtesy of the artist \n\n \nThe Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/pressing-topics/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221107T052154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063224Z
UID:6069-1668862800-1668873600@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Clever Coptic Bookbinding with Rose Rigley
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Cairns-based contemporary artist and arts educator Rose Rigley will teach the fundamentals of bookbinding. Participants (14yrs+) will be guided to create an A5 hand-made\, open-bound book using the Coptic stitch binding method. Each participant will craft one unique book\, learning how to create pages\, make covers\, layout signatures\, and techniques for binding. \nNo experience necessary. \nWhen: Saturday 19 November\nLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City 4870\nTime: 1 PM — 4 PM\nPrice: $53.84\, all materials provided\nBookings are essential. Max 10 participants. \nRose Rigley is part of Sixold Project. She has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows at a regional\, national and international level. Her artist books have won both minor and major art awards. After studying bookbinding at the Centre of Book Arts\, New York\, and undertaking a mentorship with specialist book artist Adele Outteridge\, Rose can now create a book structure in more than 40 different ways. \n\n \nJOIN US\n  \n\n \nThe Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/coptic-bookbinding/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221107T050729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063230Z
UID:6064-1668855600-1668859200@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Creative Puppet Play: Caring for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Ennis-Thomas’ textile installation\, Parasite (Clinging to the belly of the world) in the exhibition Meanwhile\, make and decorate a fun textile hand puppet using new and recycled materials. \nDiscover environmental art with a parent\, carer or favourite grown-up friend. \n45 minutes of creative fun within the gallery for the young at heart: explore\, create and share your ideas. \nWorkshop suitable for 2 – 7 year old children\, accompanied by a carer-giver. \nWhen: Saturday 19 November\nLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City 4870\nTime: 11 AM — 12 PM\nPrice: $22.19 per participant\, all materials provided\nBookings are essential. Max 20 participants. \n\n \nJOIN US\n  \n\n \nThe Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/creative-puppet-play/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:General Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221107T043808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063236Z
UID:6056-1668794400-1668801600@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Meanwhile Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:The latest exhibition by the artists of Sixfold Project\, Meanwhile\, celebrates the power of the collective creative experience. Join us for the exhibition opening at NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nSixfold project: Jennifer Valmadre\, Rose Rigley\, Julie Poulsen\, Louisa Ennis-Thomas\, Barbara Dover and Raewyn Biggs \nDate: Friday 18 November 2022\nTime: 6 PM – 8 PM\nLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\n96 Abbott Street Cairns City QLD 4870 \nMeet at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre for Welcome to Country followed by light refreshments\, and opening speeches. \n\n \nJOIN US\n  \n\n \nThe Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/meanwhile-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221104T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221028T033638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063320Z
UID:6037-1667583000-1667588400@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Oceans Five Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join the exhibition opening of the 2022 TAFE Queensland visual arts graduating students\, showcasing a major body of new works. \nArtists: Kaori Suzuki | Yasuko Alcaino |  Alice Martin | Lisa Wright | Mary-Lou Kitchen \nDate: Friday 4 November 2022\nTime: 5:30 PM – 7 PM\nLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\n96 Abbott Street Cairns City QLD 4870 \n\n \nJOIN US\n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/oceans-five-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221102T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221020T023133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063326Z
UID:5845-1667408400-1667415600@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Meditation and Creative Expression
DESCRIPTION:Join Elizabeth Hunter in an exclusive guided meditation and creative expression activity within the NorthSite gallery. \nThis 45-minute guided meditation invites you to connect and reflect on your body\, mind and inner thoughts. \nArtist Elizabeth Hunter (trained in Transcendental Meditation and Art Therapy) is a skilled meditation facilitator and will create a secure environment for participants to connect with their internal state. \nThis progressive meditation session will start with a bodily check-in\, allowing for full relaxation before moving into a meditative state of mind. \nFollowing the guided visualisations and meditation which will provide openness\, inspiration and insight for participants\, we will then move into a creative activity. \nThis activity will involve drawing images or making notes upon paper\, bought about through the meditative experience and the artist’s guidance before passing these messages into the either. \nAfterwards\, you are invited to share your experience with the group if you wish.  \nBOOK TODAY \n\nThese two activities are designed to enhance people’s transpersonal experience and creative expression as we embrace the Day of the Dead. During this period the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be its thinnest. \nIt’s a period that involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember close family members and ancestors who have past. \nIt’s a time to be aware that death is our constant companion\, and if acknowledged and embraced\, the time of passing in our last rite of passage is one not to be feared. \nMeet in the Main Gallery Room for an exclusive guided meditation experience surrounded by Elizabeth Hunter’s retrospective solo exhibition\, il cranio carta. \n\nWhat to bring\nIn celebration and remembrance please bring a flower and a photo of a loved one who passed.  \n\nAbout the exhibition\nElizabeth Hunter is showcasing her retrospective solo exhibition il cranio carta at NorthSite Contemporary Arts. This exhibition encompasses a vast collection of detailed printworks and sculptures created over a lifetime dedicated to printmaking and visionary arts. The exhibition runs from 10 September — 5 November 2022\, Main Gallery\, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. For more information about the exhibition click here.\n  \n\nImage courtesy of NorthSite \nDiscover more about Elizabeth Hunter\nElizabeth is a highly creative professional Multidisciplinary Artist / Master Printmaker with over 35 years extensive National and International experience. \nElizabeth studied and worked in Florence Italy\, 1990-2000\, obtaining MA in Printmaking at Surrey University London\, 1996. Hunter currently works as Art coordinator and Art Supervisor for CYE in Aurukun and continues to collaborate with Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists in Far North Queensland through experimental art mediums. \nElizabeth will be a qualified Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor\, through the College of Complementary Medicine\, Sydney who’s business will begin to operate early next year starting with Transpersonal Therapy Retreats in Bali. \n\nBookings essential.\n \nBOOK TODAY\n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/meditation-and-creative-expression/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221101T053000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
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SUMMARY:Artist Connect Group November
DESCRIPTION:Join Melania Jack from NorthSite in an informal group that aims to connect local artists and provide a collegial support network. Each month will focus on a new theme such as building your artist website\, marketing your art through social media and other skills. This month we will focus on editing photos of your work to share on socials and your website. Bring along your laptop or iphone and photos of your work to use.  \n\nWhere: Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City\nEnter through the doors on the left hand side of the building and follow through up the stairs. At the top of the stairs\, have a seat there\, or knock and we will let you in through the glass door. \nWhen: 5:30PM – 7PM \nCost: Free for members | $15 contribution for non-members\nRSVP essential.  \n\nTo feed into the discussion about what you personally would like to experience from these Artist Connect events\, please fill out this one minute survey:\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFCMRWB \nTo sign up as a NorthSite Member – https://shop.northsite.org.au/products/kickartsfriendsmembershipartistandsupporters\nMembership provides professional development opportunities\, direct information and benefits for artists and supporters including: \n\n10% discount at NorthSite Store\n10% discount at The Picture Framer\n10% discount at Garricks Camera House\nMembers newsletter\nPriority access to NorthSite Events\nFree and discounted entry to NorthSite Events\nPrivate Events & Tours\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nFeature Artist Opportunities\n\n\n \nBOOK TODAY \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-group-november/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20221020T023331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063336Z
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SUMMARY:Mask Making
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Elizabeth Hunter in a 4hr mask-making workshop where you will create your own custom face mask. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll develop skills and learn the process of creating plaster/ papier-mâché masks using the contours of our faces to create a wearable mask.  \nThis exciting creative activity will provide you with the skills to create your own custom face mask; perfectly timed for Halloween and the Day of the Dead celebrations. \nAll ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  \nWhat’s provided\nAll materials to create your own custom face mask: plaster strips\, glue\, rice paper/tissue paper and vasoline. \nWhat to bring\nFace wipes (to remove vasoline after use)\, hair band to hold back hair and scissors. \nTime \n9AM – 2PM with a 1hr lunch break \nLocation \nNorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, 4870 \nAbout Halloween and the Day of the Dead\nDuring this period the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be its thinnest.\nIt’s a period that involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember close family members and ancestors who have past.\nIt’s a time to be aware that death is our constant companion\, and if acknowledged and embraced\, the time of passing in our last rite of passage is one not to be feared. \nAbout il carter cranio\nThe exhibition runs from 10 September —  5 November 2022\, Main Gallery\, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre.\nFor more information about the exhibition click here. \nBookings essential.\n \nBOOK TODAY\n  \nLocation: NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes St Edge Hill\n(Old InkMasters / Djumbunji Press\, next to the Rondo Theatre\, opposite Cairns Chinese Friendship Garden) \nImage courtesy of Elizabeth Hunter
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/mask-making/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220923T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20220919T071052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063347Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Carbon_Dating
DESCRIPTION:Join Artists Keith Armstrong\, Daniele Constance\, Donna Davis and Delissa Walker to discuss the underlying concepts and experimental nature of the Carbon_Dating project; exploring collaborations\, process and native grasses. \nDate: 23 September 2022 \nTime: 3PM — 4PM \nLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City 4870 \nFor more information about the Carbon_Dating project visit: http://www.carbondating.art \n  \nCome Along \n  \n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nDr Keith Armstrong — Experimental Artist\, Turrbal and Yuggera Country \nKeith Armstrong is an experimental artist profoundly motivated by issues of social and ecological justice. His engaged\, participative practices provoke audiences to comprehend\, envisage and imagine collective pathways towards sustainable futures. He has specialized for over twenty-three years in collaborative\, experimental practices with emphasis upon innovative performance forms\, site-specific electronic arts\, networked interactive installations\, alternative interfaces\, art-science collaborations and socially and ecologically engaged practices. \nDaniele Constance — Socially Engaged Artist\, Kombumerri Country of the Yugambeh Language Region \nDaniele Constance is a participatory artist with a focus on social\, civic and inclusive arts practices\, currently working on the land and water of the Yugambeh Language Region of the Gold Coast\, she creates artistic works that draw from direct experience and social arts practices; often using verbatim\, documentary\, community engages\, site-specific and contemporary arts practices. Her work is informed and shaped by community engaged methodologies; and a deep questioning and reorienting of community and ecology; encompassing the complexnatural environments\, non-human relationships and dynamics we are inherently a part of. Daniele works with care\, transparency and with relationships at the centre of the work. \nDonna Davis — Visual Artist\, Yuggera + Ugarapul Country \nDonna Davis explores the nexus between art and science. She creates new ways of working with ecological concepts and data to develop artworks that capture and create sites of environmental observation. As an artist\, she is intrigued with the idea of connection\, and works across a range of media including sculpture\, installation and digital media to explore connections and relationships with the natural world. She believes that the art/science field provides a powerful catalyst to challenge our discourse\, raise environmental awareness and promote conservation of our ecology: by providing new ways of ‘seeing’ and creating new ‘connections’ in the mind of the viewer. \nDelissa Walker — Artist \nDelissa Walker is a Kuku Yalanji woman from the Mossman/Daintree Rainforest region of Far North Queensland. \n\n  \nCome Along \n  \n\n \n  \nThis project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council\, its arts funding and advisory body. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland\, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government & Cairns Regional Council\, Western Downs & City of Gold Coast Council to support local arts & culture in regional Queensland. Thanks also to QUT (School of Creative Practice\, Office of e-Research & SERF)\, NorthSite Contemporary Arts: Cairns\, Dogwood Crossing Gallery: Miles\, HOTA: Gold Coast\,The Condensery: Somerset\, Caloundra Gallery\, Caloundra\, Native Seeds Pty Ltd & Rebul Packaging.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-talk-carbon_dating/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Conversations,General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220917T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055645
CREATED:20220906T062408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T053749Z
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SUMMARY:Rhonda Duncan's Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at NorthSite at Bulmba-ja for the opening of ‘Vision of Dreams’ by Rhonda Duncan. \n11:30 AM\, 17 September 2022 — Meet at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre for Welcome to Country followed by light brunch\, and opening speeches. \nExhibition runs 16 September — 29 October 2022\, Main Gallery\, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. \nSelect artworks are available to purchase. \nPlease RSVP by 15 September 2022 \n\n  \nCome along \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/rhonda-duncans-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Opening Event
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