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 […]
Join NorthSite Contemporary Arts for the public opening of The Ghosts of Lani Mulgrave Blair, a major new exhibition curated by Henrietta Marrie AM and Andrea Bubenik. Our opening program begins with a Welcome to Country, followed by opening remarks and a short screening of Lani by Demons Land Collective, followed by a curator-led exhibition […]
Join us at NorthSite Contemporary Arts to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions, bringing together three artists who explore our relationship with place, culture, community and the changing world around us. The afternoon will feature artist talks by Tia Adoberg, Melissa Waters and Georgina Hutchinson, offering an opportunity to hear directly from the artists […]
Two First Nations stories. Two remarkable connections between Far North Queensland and Flemington. Almost a century apart. On Tuesday 15 September, the Lexus Melbourne Cup comes to NorthSite Contemporary Arts for a special community event that brings First Nations history and achievement to the forefront, connecting the story of Yidinji boy Lani Mulgrave Blair with the extraordinary […]
Join us at NorthSite this Saturday, 17 October, from 11am–2pm as we celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions and spend the day with the artists behind the work. The day will begin with a Welcome to Country by Minjil, followed by a series of artist talks exploring the ideas, processes and stories shaping each […]