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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a celebration of Jakuzuré 蛇崩 by Tetsuya Tabata and Mariana Verdaasdonk on Saturday 31 January from 2:30-4pm (3pm start), an immersive live event that brings sound, movement and projected imagery into active dialogue with the artistic environment created by the artists. Set entirely within the gallery space, this gathering transforms the installation […]
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: […]
NorthSite Contemporary Arts and Padepokan Seni Bagong Kussudiardja (PSBK) present a special screening of Sitting with the Sea (Dialog Lensa #6) — an immersive experience in image and live sound. Photographer Vickram Sombu (Photographer and filmmaker from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara) shares images created during his time with the community of Lamalera in East Nusa […]
NorthSite Contemporary Arts invites families to a playful, hands-on Edible Printing Pop-Up Workshop this Saturday morning. Led by visiting printmaker Alfin Agnuba from Yogyakarta, this unique workshop blends art-making with cooking — transforming traditional printmaking into something you can actually eat. Using spring roll pastry as your “paper” and chocolate as your “ink,” participants will create edible prints inspired by Javanese batik patterns. Choose […]
The Board of Directors and staff of NorthSite Contemporary Arts warmly invite you to attend the opening of Navigator Spirit Ark, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and career of the late Arone Raymond Meeks. Navigator Spirit Ark brings together significant works from across Meeks’ artistic practice, offering a considered reflection on his enduring contributions to contemporary art. Through explorations of cultural […]
Join us for the opening of Growing up on Country, a deeply personal exhibition by acclaimed Gunggandji and Gimuy Walubara Yidinji artist Elverina Johnson, followed by a special artist talk and afternoon refreshments. Drawing on memories of her childhood in Yarrabah, Growing up on Country reflects Johnson's enduring connection to Country, family, culture, and community. […]
The Board of Directors and staff of NorthSite Contemporary Arts warmly invite you to attend the official book launch of Navigator Spirit Ark: Arone Raymond Meeks - celebrating the life and career of the late artist and the retrospective exhibition as part of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair’s Citywide Program. A visual journey through the […]