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Fiona Foley / Badtjala people, Wondunna clan, K’gari (Fraser Island) / Australia QLD/NSW b.1964 / DISPERSED 2008 / Charred laminated wood, cast aluminium, .303 inch calibre bullets / Nine parts: 51 x 43 x 26cm (each, approx.); 51 x 500 x 26cm (installed) / Purchased 2013. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Fiona Foley
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I, Object: Conversation

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

Join us at NorthSite Contemporary Arts in Cairns for the launch of I, OBJECT a Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art touring exhibition, featuring a panel discussion on 16 November 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. I, OBJECT showcases over 60 contemporary and historical works from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art collection. Curated by Bruce Johnson McLean, the exhibition […]

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WAARI presents MUKI

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

WAARI presents MUKI – sonic story of Blak life, land and futures. WAARI’s 5-track debut EP follows the cycles of life – birth, coming of age, death and rebirth – as they connect to cycles of family across generations and land across seasons. MUKI is a reminder that the voice is an instrument to make […]

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Thresholds | Maharlina Gorospe-Lockie | Yvonne Werner | Exhibition Openings Season 1 2025

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

Kick off the new year celebrating Artists from Tropical North Queensland and their exhibitions at NorthSite; Maharlina Gorospe-Lockie's Discomfort Food, Maree Koo'oila's Winchanam Paintings and Yvonne Werner's Afloat and the group exhibition Thresholds, featuring new works by: Justin Bishop  |  Robyn Biviano  |  Nicola Bryars-Parker   |  Lauren Carter  |  Jamie Cole  |  India Collins  |  Gabrielle Cooney  |  Lou Derry  |  Barbara Dover  |  Leanne Emmitt  |  […]

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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 // Opening Event
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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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Call & Response: The Final Funk

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

MELANFUNK COLLECTIVE – UNPLUGGED featuring CELASTINO Sunday Night Live Music | Bulmba-ja Arts Centre | NorthSite’s Post-CIAF Closing Event for Answer to the Call exhibition. Join us for an unforgettable night of music, culture, and celebration as Melanfunk Collective reunites for the first time in Cairns since their iconic performance at the reopening of Munro Martin […]

$10 – $30

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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 […]