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SUMMARY:Season 1 // Artist Talks & Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the official opening of our first exhibitions of 2026 by Suzon Fuks\, Jack Wilkie-Jans\, Gabrielle Cooney and Mark Misic. \n10am – Gallery doors open \n1pm – Welcome to Country – with special guest Prof. Henrietta Marrie. \n1:15–2:30pm – Artist talk and interactive exploration of her exhibition e-Galaxy with Suzon Fuks. \nHands on Activity: An additional hands-on activity will also happen during this time\, and invites up to 10 participants to activate the ‘galaxy’ by dismantling old devices\, responding to guided prompts\, and adding components to an ever-changing spiral – bookings through our front desk on the day. \n2:30pm – Curators Talk with Artistic Director Russell Milledge exploring ‘Cruel Tutelage’ by Jack Wilkie-Jans.\n2:45pm – Artist Talk with Gabrielle Cooney ‘Eye Spy Fisheyes’\n3:00pm – Artist Talk with Mark Misic ‘Conditions for Re-entry Part 2’ \n3:45pm – Acknowledgements\, thanks and reflections by Artistic Director Russell Milledge. \nPlease RSVP below – we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/season-1-artist-talks-opening-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,General Event,Opening Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260131T143000
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SUMMARY:'Jakuzuré: Inhabited' Exhibition Closing Event
DESCRIPTION: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 into a live art space\, where music\, performance and visual projection unfold among the sculptural forms and shifting light of Jakuzuré. \nPerformers Michi Matsuda\, Hanzi Trismegistus\, Rebecca Youdell\, Mariana Verdaasdonk and Anna Crooks will perform within and respond to the exhibition\, while Tetsuya Tabata’s live visual projections and live soundscape by Lucien Kelman animate the gallery in real time. Rather than a single focal point\, the performances emerge across the space\, inviting audiences to wander\, pause and immerse themselves in an evolving shared experience. \nThe closing of Jakuzuré becomes not an ending\, but a moment of collective energy — a gathering that honours the exhibition’s spirit of openness and connection. \nPlease RSVP for catering purposes – we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/jakuzure-inhabited-exhibition-closing-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Creative Convergence // Season 6 Artist Talks\, Opening Event & Special Screening
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis 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 they speak about their practices\, ideas\, and work on display.   \nWith doors and bar open from 3:00pm\, guests are encouraged to arrive early\, settle in\, and enjoy the first moments of connection and impressive new exhibitions.  \n3:30PM: Artists Talk | Tetsuya Tabata & Mariana Verdaasdonk\n3:45PM: Artist Talk | Hannah Murray\n4PM: Official Opening and formal welcome with Karen Le Roy\, Acting Executive Manager Creative Life | Cairns Regional Council \nFollowing the artist talks and a formal welcome in the NorthSite foyer\, the event moves from the galleries and transitions into Bulmba-ja Theatre for a unique cinematic experience. NorthSite is proud to present two short films from Indonesia’s PSBK as part of the Dialog Lensa project: SERAKAH and BERSIAR SINAR. One screening will feature live musical accompaniment by Yogyakarta-based composer and musician Jenar Kidjing. Come along to experience the power of photography translated to the stage\, as we prepare to bring Australian artists into the cross-cultural collaboration in 2026. Through a Q&A with collaborators\, audiences will gain an insight into the process and understanding of the project’s purpose and its ongoing creative relationship with NorthSite.  \n5-6:30PM: Screenings and Performance // Bulmba-Ja Theatre \nThe evening concludes back in the gallery spaces\, where guests can mingle\, revisit the exhibitions\, and continue conversations sparked throughout the program. Creative Convergence is designed as a generous\, connective\, and celebratory event — a chance to witness new work\, encounter fresh perspectives\, and engage with both local and international creative communities. We encourage you to RSVP\, join us\, and be part of this rich\, multidimensional end of year gathering at NorthSite Contemporary Arts.  \nTickets free for NorthSite members\, friends\, and community.  \nPlease RSVP below – we look forward to seeing you! \n \nMore about our exhibitions and special screening\nJakuzuré 蛇崩 | Tetsuya Tabata & Mariana Verdaasdonk \nJakuzuré 蛇崩 (meaning “splitting snakes”) is an immersive installation inspired by an Edo-period tale and the artists’ reflections on how rupture can create new pathways and possibilities. Through projections\, sculptures\, paintings\, and paper cuttings\, it invites visitors into an environment shaped by the landscapes of Tokyo and Cairns\, where transformation and renewal are constantly in motion. Artists Tetsuya Tabata and Mariana Verdaasdonk merge their complementary practices to create a contemplative space that celebrates cycles of change\, growth\, and rebirth.  \nSunshine Noir | Hannah Murray \nSunshine Noir explores the dynamic tension and interdependence between light and shadow\, reflecting the paradoxes of tropical life where beauty and darkness coexist. Influenced by Dutch still life\, Ukiyo traditions\, and Surrealism\, the works blur reality and imagination through layered\, unexpected still-life compositions drawn from Far North Queensland. Using vessels\, glassware\, and tropical flora and fauna as metaphors\, the series reflects on ephemeral beauty and the impermanence of life and the natural world.  \nDialog Lensa 1&2: ‘SERAKAH’ & ‘BERSIAR SINAR’ Special Screening and Performance\nNorthSite Contemporary Arts and PSBK present a special screening of SERAKAH and BERSIAR SINAR\, highlighting an ongoing cross-cultural exchange between Far North Queensland and Yogyakarta. This event celebrates a growing partnership supported through Artslink’s Regional // Regional initiative and shares early works from the Dialog Lensa platform. It also offers audiences a glimpse into the development of Dialog Lensa #6\, which will continue to evolve through this multi-year creative connection. Together\, these screenings invite Cairns audiences to experience powerful performative works that merge photography\, performance\, sound\, and moving image while contributing to a rich and expanding artistic dialogue between the two regions. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/creative-convergence-season-6-artist-talks-opening-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Opening Event,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251011T153000
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SUMMARY:Season 5 // Artist Talks & Opening Event
DESCRIPTION: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 discovering the powerful ideas and practices shaping contemporary art in our region. \nCultural Knowledge is Currency: Generation. Transmission. Protection. is a new exhibition led by Yidinji Traditional Owner and cultural leader Carl Fourmile\, in collaboration with Minjil. Centred on the revival and reinterpretation of the Yidinji people’s unique square-cut nautilus shell regalia\, the project extends traditional knowledge into the present through hands-on fabrication\, storytelling\, and creative documentary-making. This body of work celebrates both the resilience of Yidinji cultural practices and the adaptability of contemporary art in maintaining living traditions. \nIntimate Worlds II brings together NorthSite makers whose practices are grounded in material exploration\, slow processes\, and thoughtful making. This exhibition highlights the space where art and design overlap—showcasing creators who work with sensitivity to their chosen materials and an enduring drive to test their potential. \nTogether\, these exhibitions invite audiences to reflect\, share\, and be inspired—so come along\, eat some cheese\, enjoy the conversation\, and be part of our Season 5 event at Bulmba-Ja. \n12:15pm – Minjil Performance & Welcome to Country \n12:30pm – Official Opening | Guest Speaker: Henrietta Marrie AM\, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji elder. \n1pm – Q&A with NorthSite First Nations Curator Aven Noah Jr and Marun Carl Fourmile: The importance of the protection and transmission of cultural knowledge. \n1:30pm – Minjil Performance \n2pm – Afternoon Tea \n2:30pm – Artists Talks: Intimate Words II Artists talk about their body of works with NorthSite Gallery Store Manager Lauren Carter: Jenny Valmadre\, Kat Hall\, Lachlan Mackee\, Lois Hayes and Pam Kusabs. \n\n3:30pm: Event Finish \nPlease RSVP below – we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/season-5-artist-talks-opening-event/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250913T150000
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SUMMARY:Shared Aspirations // Conversations with the Artists & Opening Event
DESCRIPTION: Add to calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nPlease RSVP below – we look forward to seeing you! \n \nAbout Shared Aspirations\n\n\n \nInspired by a line that the late Bougainvillean statesman Moses Havini (1947 – 2015) wrote in a love letter in the 1960s\, Shared Aspirations revisits an exhibition of work by his daughter Taloi\, presented at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery in 2023. At Taloi’s request\, this exhibition included work by her mother Marilyn\, the recipient of the letter. \n\nBringing together archives\, video\, and paintings\, Shared Aspirations is presented at a critical juncture in Bougainville’s journey towards Independence inviting us to share the art of two women whose lives have both contributed to – and been shaped by – the Bougainville’s people’s pursuit of cultural\, economic and political self- determination. \nView more >> \nMeet the Artists\n \nTaloi Havini (b\, 1981\, Arawa\, Autonomous Region of Bougainville\, Papua New Guinea; lives and works in Brisbane\, Australia) is an interdisciplinary artist working across media from sculpture\, photography\, moving image\, installation and sound.  A descendant from the Nakas clan of the Hakö (Haku) people of northeastern Buka\, her research practice is shaped by her matrilineal ties to her land in Bougainville and studies surrounding Indigenous Knowledge Systems and museum collections. Havini creates immersive and site-specific experiences\, often reflecting on ideas of transmission\, mapping and representation. She continues to work collaboratively on cultural heritage projects with communities in Bougainville. \nHavini’s artwork is held in public and private collections including TBA21–Academy\, Sharjah Art Foundation\, Art Gallery of New South Wales\, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)\, National Gallery of Victoria and KADIST\, San Francisco\, CA\, USA. \nShe has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions exhibiting with the  Artspace\, Sydney; Palais de Tokyo\, Paris; Sharjah Biennial 13\, UAE; 3rd Aichi Triennial\, Nagoya; 8th & 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art\, QAGOMA\, Brisbane; TBA21’s Ocean Space\, Venezia; Barbican Centre\, London\, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki\, NZ\, the Honolulu Biennial\, HA\, ARTES Mundi\, 10\, Wales and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, New York. \n \nMarilyn Havini OM\, (b.1948\, Sydney Australia\, lives and works in Ngakobul Village\, Buka Island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville). Adopted into her husband Moses Havini’s Nakas clan in 1970 with the traditional name of Taleo\, Marilyn works in oils to explore  life and culture immersed within the environment of her adopted homeland. Traversing periods of conflict through to aspirations for a Independent future her works provide an important document of Bougainvillean history as one tied to the land. \nMarilyn’s works are held in public and private collections including the Bougainville Parliament and senior members of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville government. She was the designer of the Bougainville flag\, has won  paintings awards in Papua New Guinea and participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions including most recently: Shared Aspirations: Taloi Havini\, Dunedin Public Art Gallery\, 2023; 15 Artists\, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery\, 2022 and A Courage for Peace\, Australian War Memorial\, Canberra\, 2019. \nRuth McDougal | Photo: Digine Dickson courtesy of Haus Yuriyal. \nRuth McDougall is an Australian born curator working with artists and communities across Oceania. She has worked as part of the Asia Pacific Art Department at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art since 2003\, caring for stories\, artworks\, relationships and conversations. As Curator\, Pacific Art she led the exhibitions and publications for sis: Pacific Art 1980-2023; No 1 Neighbour: Art in Papua New Guinea 1966-2016 and Threads: Contemporary Textiles and the Social Fabric. She has been a key member of the Curatorial team for seven APTs as well as the Pacific Textiles Project in APT 5. Prior to this she was Exhibitions Coordinator\, Institute of Modern Art (1999-2003) and Curatorial Officer\, University of Queensland Art Museum (1996-99) where she curated the touring exhibition\, publication and conference Close Ties; Kay Lawrence and Marcel Marois. McDougall holds a Masters in Visual Arts from Goldsmiths College\, London and was a recipient of the inaugural round of Samstag Visual Arts Scholarships in 1994. In 2013\, she undertook a Churchill Fellowship to research Pacific Textiles. In 2024 she was awarded the ICOM Individual Award for her services to contemporary Pacific Art in Australia.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/shared-aspirations-conversations-with-the-artists-opening-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Opening Event
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SUMMARY:Season 4 // Artist Talks & Opening Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \n10:00am – Doors Open \n11:00am – Closing Artist Talk | Brian Robinson That Hint of Magic \n11:30am – Morning tea \n12:00pm – Artist Talk | Laurel McKenzie Enfolded \n12:30pm – Artist Talk | Kim Rayner IMMERSE: THE DANCE OF LIGHT AND THE COMING OF FORM \n1:00pm – Artist Talk | Lesley Wengembo The Familiar Faces \nPlease RSVP below – we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/season-4-artist-talks-opening-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250713T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250713T200000
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SUMMARY:Call & Response: The Final Funk
DESCRIPTION:MELANFUNK COLLECTIVE – UNPLUGGED featuring CELASTINO\nSunday Night Live Music | Bulmba-ja Arts Centre | NorthSite’s Post-CIAF Closing Event for Answer to the Call exhibition.\nJoin 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 Parklands.\nLed by legendary local drummer Ben Hakalitz (Yothu Yindi) and acclaimed pianist Buruka Tau\, Melanfunk Collective sets a new benchmark in contemporary PNG music with their distinctive fusion of tribal percussion\, traditional Melanesian rhythms\, and modern sounds—what they proudly call Melanesian Funk. \nThis special “Unplugged” performance features: \n\nBen Hakalitz – drums & vocals\nSteve Stanley – bass\nIsla Carruthers – keyboards\nMario Cuarita Celastino – flutes & alto sax\nNikki Doll – vocals & percussion\nAdrian Gedisa – guitars\nCalum Bray – vocals & percussion\nHannah Trotter – tenor sax\nKeryn Turner – trumpet\n\nOpened with a very special support act by Felicity Schrieber as part of her Wawumun Live Gimuy to Magadgajin (Brisbane) tour! \nThese powerhouse performers—internationally recognised and masters of their craft—will take the stage to mark the closing of Answer to the Call\, an exhibition by Taloi Havini\, Ben’s niece. This celebrated work Answer to the Call was originally created in Cairns by Havini\, Hakalitz and collaborators for premiere at the Venice Biennale and now makes it’s way home to Cairns. \nAfter the official CIAF closing\, make your way to Bulmba-ja Arts Centre for this powerful night of live music\, cultural pride\, and celebration. Don’t miss this extraordinary finale to a huge week of culture and creativity in Gimuy/Cairns.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/call-response-the-final-funk/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Opening Event // CIAF '25 Satellite shows at NorthSite
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEnjoy a performance by Ben Hakalitz and Mario Celestino\, view our new exhibitions and chat to the artists with a drink and nibble while Bulmba-ja activates for Cairns Indigenous Art Festival. \n5:30pm – Doors Open to Bulmba-ja theatre into ‘Answer to the Call’ by Taloi Havini \n6:15pm – Welcome to Country \n6:30pm – Official Opening and Acknowledgements \n\nEmceed by Aven Noah Jr\, Curator\, NorthSite Contemporary Arts\nSpeeches by Badu Art Centre\, Brian Robinson and Taloi Havini.\n\n7pm – Performance by Ben Hakalitz\, Isla Carruthers and Mario Celestino \n7:20pm – Procession led by artists into Bulmba-ja galleries \n9pm – Event close \nRSVP for this event here.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/opening-event-ciaf-25-satellite-shows-at-northsite/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250412T160000
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SUMMARY:Season 2 // Artist Talks & Opening Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \n10am – Doors Open \n11:30am – Artist  Talk | Hannah Parker Abstract Landscapes \n12pm – Artist Talk | Melody Woodnutt The Apparition \n12:30pm– Artist Talk | Sue Healey ON VIEW: ICONS \n1pm – Official Opening and Acknowledgements \n\nAshleigh Campbell\, CEO NorthSite Contemporary Arts\nHenrietta Marrie\, AM\, CIAF Co-Patron\nGuest Speaker – Cathy Hunt\, Executive Director\, WOW Australia \n\n2pm – Artist Talk | Matilda Nona Bupungu \n2:30pm – Free Performance | Melody Woodnutt \nRSVP for this event here. \n  \nPerformance details: Untitled (Opening Act)\nDuration 23 mins \nA short performative evocation to illuminate the exhibited death shroud. The shroud is intended to be an apparition emergent from a long buried boat ruin. The sound\, lighting and 16mm film work together to expand this apparition and create a portal into a speculative other world — one which is conjured for an unfinished boat ruin that never saw the sea. \nIn its heart\, the artwork acts to offer a radical optimism that objects of persistence (material\, societal\, political) can undergo change through the constructive efforts of transfiguration. \nThis transfiguration allows a familial boat ruin to reach a poetic\, new material form after the original boatbuilder’s death. \nPerformance Credits: Concept and Sound: Melody Woodnutt | Lighting Design: Lara Gabor | Violin: Adam Cadell | Percussion: Melody Woodnutt and Zela Papageorgiou | Additional Music track “Faster Than Cold” by Lawrence English and Philip Samartzis. Original Boat fragment by Frank Woodnutt.\n\nThis exhibition and opening performance is supported by the University of Melbourne Faculty of Fine Arts and Music and the VCA Foundation.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/season-2-artist-talks-opening-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250329T113000
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SUMMARY:Kim Nolan | Moments + Kate Hunter | Floral Oxygen // Artist Talks & Opening Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKim Nolan Moments | Artist Talk – 12pm \nKim’s collection of ceramic wall tiles depicts a micro view of her environment showcasing intricate details\, which when viewed as a collection create an abstract landscape of colours and textures. A body of work that captures individual moments\, that when placed together on the wall that give the viewer a different perspective. \nKate Hunter  Floral Oxygen | Artist Talk – 12:30pm \nWith a fascination for different materials Kate Hunter works in metals\, ceramics\, fibres\, textiles\, found objects – whatever she needs to tell an intended story. She lives on the edge of a mangrove estuary in Cairns\, Queensland\, and her body of work ‘Floral Oxygen’ is in response to her experience of the record flooding in Cairns.  \nOfficial Opening & Acknowledgements | 1pm \nRSVP for this event here.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/kim-nolan-moments-kate-hunter-floral-oxygen-artist-talks-opening-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Artists Talks,General Event,Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250118T160000
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SUMMARY:Thresholds | Maharlina Gorospe-Lockie | Yvonne Werner |  Exhibition Openings Season 1 2025
DESCRIPTION: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:\nJustin Bishop  |  Robyn Biviano  |  Nicola Bryars-Parker   |  Lauren Carter  |  Jamie Cole  |  India Collins  |  Gabrielle Cooney  |  Lou Derry  |  Barbara Dover  |  Leanne Emmitt  |  Maharlina Gorospe-Lockie  |  Kate Hunter  |  Stephen Hutchins  |  Jacqueline Joosen  |  Aleksandra Kostic D  |  Selina Kudo  |  Sonia La Spina  |  Lachlan Mackee  |  Luisa Manea  |  Sam (moo) Matthews  |  Eunice McAllister  |  Chrissie Mclaughlin  |  Jessica Munro  |  Hannah Murray  |  Kim Nolan  |  Victoria Park  |  Hannah Parker  |  Ricky Patten  |  Kim Rayner  |  Geoffrey Schmidt  |  Sandra Steffensen  |  Tania Tocar  |  Mariana Verdaasdonk  |  Yvonne Werner  |  Mark Misic  |  Tetsuya Tabata. \nAll four exhibitions are linked through exploration of physical and conceptual terrain. \nJoin us in the NorthSite gallery at Bulmba-ja in celebrating these exhibition openings with the artists’ and delve into each of these exhibitions.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/thresholds-maharlina-gorospe-lockie-yvonne-werner-exhibition-openings-season-1-2025/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Opening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
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SUMMARY:WAARI presents MUKI
DESCRIPTION: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 change and keep alive. \nWAARI brings the music of MUKI to his home Naarm and back to his hometown Gimuy\, with a unique liveshow experience developed with and featuring a powerful group of performers and collaborators. \nThe show is a soulful and immersive audio-visual experience – centring First Nations storytelling through dance and movement\, art and projections\, poetry and music from a full live-band. Join us as WAARI launches MUKI into the world\, hoping to bring healing and transformation for his family\, communities and all audiences. \nWith collaborators: \nMaru Nitor \nJamahl Yami \nBella Waru \nYusuf Harare \nPataphysics \nSkyla Tyrrell \nBroden Tyrrell \nShows: \nNAARM (melbourne\, vic) – Highnote \n23/11/2024 7pm – 9pm \nGIMUY (cairns\, qld) – Bulmba-Ja \n29/11/2023 7pm – 10pm \nPresented with Northsite Contemporary Arts \nCome at 7pm to see exhibited artworks from MUKI world on display. \nVisit waari.world  https://waari.world/ or @blakkuyu on Instagram to keep updated. \nDeveloped with the support of Creative Victoria & Musicworks\, presented with the support of Cairns Regional Council and Northsite Contemporary Arts. \n— \nThe first single ‘WILT’ from the MUKI EP is out now: https://open.spotify.com/album/1p30M2VvgcNR3wsWFLT9mM?si=IiWkG162RSOclKPqDVXSsA \nPast WAARI show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3oPdDLgfQA
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/waari-presents-muki/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20241105T033121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T170333Z
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SUMMARY:I\, Object: Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI\, OBJECT showcases over 60 contemporary and historical works from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art collection. Curated by Bruce Johnson McLean\, the exhibition presents a diverse selection of paintings\, sculptures\, and installations by leading Queensland artists\, alongside 20 historical shields\, boomerangs\, and clubs that highlight the deep cultural heritage of Indigenous craftsmanship. \nThis exhibition offers unique insights into the complex relationships Indigenous people have with objects\, exploring themes of creation\, collection\, colonial impact\, and cultural pride. \nThe I\, OBJECT conversation panel discussion will delve into the nature of Indigenous objects in a contemporary context. Engage in a dialogue about cultural motifs and protocols\, the effect of power structures and knowledge systems in collecting institutions\, repatriation of cultural material\, and traditionally grounded objects in a contemporary context.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/iobject-conversation/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241101T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20241024T024407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T160924Z
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SUMMARY:Northsite Art Market — 30x30 Edition Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:New Exhibitions Season at NorthSite Contemporary Arts\nJoin us at NorthSite Contemporary Arts on 1 November 2024 for a special evening celebrating our new exhibition season.\nThe event will feature the NorthSite Art Market 30 x 30 Edition\, with artworks displayed on our Foyer Wall and available for purchase through 24 December—just in time for finding the perfect Christmas gift!\nYou’ll also experience the highly anticipated I\, Object exhibition\, a Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Touring exhibition\, curated by Bruce Johnson McLean. This extraordinary exhibition showcases a diverse array of paintings\, sculptures\, and installations by leading Queensland artists\, exploring the complex relationships Indigenous artists have with objects\, from their creation to their collection\, while also addressing colonial impact and cultural pride. I\, Object will be on view from 26 October to 24 December.\nSave the date: 1 November 2024 | 5.30pm to 7.30pm.Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Click the button below to reserve your spot! [RSVP Now] \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/northsite-art-market-30-x-30-edition-launch-event/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241014T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240925T022913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T091612Z
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SUMMARY:Community Celebration of Linear Horizons: A printmaking exchange between Philippines and Australia
DESCRIPTION:Community Celebration – Linear Horizons: A Collaborative Printmaking exchange between Baguio\, Philippines and Cairns\, Australia.\n\nEvent description\n\nJoin us for the community celebration of – Linear Horizons: A Collaborative Printmaking exchange between Baguio\, Philippines and Cairns\, Australia. \nCelebrating the connections made\, the work produced and the cultural exchange within this printmaking residency project. \nSee the work produced by the 8 artists\, meet the artists\, share food\, music and dance in this intimate event at NorthSite Art Studios. \n5pm – meet the artists\, see the work. \n6.30pm – speeches and performances \n7pm – music \n8pm – close\n\n \nArtists from 23 Sampaguita Artists Collective -Kafagway/Bagio City\nTaipan Lucero \nRonald Allan De Leon \nKunaya Lopez \nFara Martia Manuel \n  \nArtists from NorthSite Contemporary Arts -Gimuy/Cairns –\nSasha Farnell \nKeira Alberts \nSusan Reys \nRaidon Robinson \n\nCollaborative Printmaker – Dian Darmansjah (NorthSite) – Aoina Tala Gaidan (Badu Arts) \nAcknowledgements\nLinear Horizons is an international printmaking residency program produced by NorthSite Contemporary Arts and 23 Sampaguita Artists Collective. \nThis project is supported through Regional // Regional\, an initiative of Asialink Arts at the University of Melbourne with support from The Yulgilbar Foundation. \nThis project is recipient of the Cairns RADF City of Arts Hero Grant. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. \nThanks to the Philippine Cultural Society of Cairns Incorporated for their support of this community initiative. \n  \n\nAbout the project\nLinear Horizons: A Collaborative Printmaking exchange between Baguio\, Philippines and Cairns\, Australia. \nThis collaboration joins the 23 Sampaguita Artists Collective\, Bagio City Philippines\, with NorthSite Art Studios for an intercultural printmaking residency. Eight First Nations artists from both Regional areas engage in cultural exchange and collaborative printmaking. This event provides a unique chance for the local community to connect with these artists\, celebrating cultural heritage and fostering pride\, identity\, and solidarity across borders. \nThe artists are working at the studio between 2nd and 14th October and this event is part of the closing celebrations of the program. \nTo find out more about the rest of the closing program click here. \nFor more information or to access a free bursary position – email connect@northsite.org.au \nCancellation Policy – Self Refunds are available 48 hours before the start of the event. For later cancellations please email connect@northsite.org.au \n\n  \nTo book a ticket – click the Humantix link below \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/community-celebration-linear-horizons/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241014T144500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240925T021316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T135332Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Event - Interactive Printmaking Demonstration - Linear Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Event – Interactive Printmaking Demonstration – Linear Horizons: A Collaborative Printmaking exchange between Baguio\, Philippines and Cairns\, Australia.\nJoin us at the NorthSite Art Studios for a unique opportunity to meet the artists of the Linear Horizons Printmaking Exchange and learn some of the printmaking techniques they have used as part of their intercultural printmaking residency program. \nThis interactive printmaking demonstration will give you a taste for the magic of printmaking. You will hear directly from the artists about their process and see the work created as part of the program. \nNo experience necessary. If you have an interest in art and culture you will enjoy this behind the scenes experience at the NorthSite Art Studio. \n \nTake home a unique print created by yourself and the artists. \nAbout the project\nLinear Horizons: A Collaborative Printmaking exchange between Baguio\, Philippines and Cairns\, Australia. \nThis collaboration joins the 23 Sampaguita Artists Collective\, Baguio City Philippines\, with NorthSite Art Studios for an intercultural printmaking residency. Eight First Nations artists from both Regional areas engage in cultural exchange and collaborative printmaking. This event provides a unique chance for the local community to connect with these artists\, celebrating cultural heritage and fostering pride\, identity\, and solidarity across borders. \nThe artists are working at the studio between 2nd and 14th October and this event is part of the closing celebrations of the program. \nCost of the workshop covers all materials and artwork to take home. \nLocation: NorthSite Art Studio\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Cairns. \nFor more information or to access a free bursary position – email connect@northsite.org.au \nCancellation Policy – Self Refunds are available 48 hours before the start of the event. For later cancellations please email connect@northsite.org.au \nTo find out more about the rest of the closing program click here.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/open-studio-event-linear-horizons-a-collaborative-printmaking-exchange/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Opening Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240912T224947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T013256Z
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SUMMARY:Jill Chism - Publication Launch and Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Jill Chism Publication Launch \nJoin us for a special publication launch and artist talk by Jill Chism and Barbara Dover\, discussing the current exhibition – Remnants\, at NorthSite Contemporary Arts. \nSat 21st Sep 2024\, 11:00 am AEST. \nCome early at 10.30am for morning tea\, then join the conversation in Gallery 1. \n10.30am – event opens –  morning tea \n11am – Artist Talk and official Launch \n12pm – event close \n  \nTickets are Free but RSVP in the link HERE is essential for catering purposes. Please cancel your ticket if you are unable to attend.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/jill-chism-publication-launch-and-artist-talk/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240917T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240610T074632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T013643Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Connect - Creative Tech - Sound Art editing with Ableton Live
DESCRIPTION:Sound editing for artists. Dive into the world of sound editing for sound art and installation projects with this  workshop using the software Ableton Live. Co-facilitated with Patty Preece – music tech lecturer and Ableton Live Certified trainer\, this hands-on session will equip participants with the essential skills and techniques needed to create compelling sonic experiences. Explore the versatile capabilities of Ableton Live as you learn to manipulate audio\, create compositions\, and shape immersive soundscapes tailored to your artistic vision. This workshop offers a supportive environment to expand your creative horizons and push the boundaries of sonic expression. Join us and unlock the transformative power of sound editing with Ableton Live. \nTICKETS HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-creative-tech-sound-art-editing-with-ableton-live/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240916T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240815T053938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T013719Z
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SUMMARY:Drypoint Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be introduced to fine art printmaking mediums (Intaglio\, Relief\, Planographic & Stencil). They will learn about the Intaglio printmaking medium through their own creation of a multi-plate drypoint print utilizing plexiglass plates. \nThe classes will cover: \n\nOverview of the conventional fine art printing mediums\n\n\nDemonstration and discussion of materials & equipment used in Intaglio printing.\n\n\nDesigning and drawing an image\n\n\nCreating an image on the plate\, utilizing a variety of tools and mediums\n\n\nInking and printing a plate\, using the conventional intaglio method\n\n\nDemonstrate different materials that can be used for a drypoint plate\n\n\nSet up press and registration\, for multi-plate print\n\nThis workshop is suitable for all levels of experience\, no previous skills in the printmaking mediums required. \n  \nWorkshop fee \nThe Price covers both dates – Monday 16 September and Mon 23 September 2024\, 5:30pm – 8:00pm \nYou need to be able to attend both dates \nThe workshop fee includes all materials\, including fine art rag paper\, inks\, plates and use of tools and equipment whilst in the studio. \nThis process uses non toxic products. \n  \nBursary places available for those experiencing financial hardship – email printmaking@northsite.org.au to apply for access to the workshop.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/drypoint-printmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240903T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240610T074151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T104347Z
UID:7639-1725384600-1725391800@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Artist Connect - Website Building with Squarespace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering workshop where you’ll learn to build your artist website using Squarespace\, facilitated by Melania Jack at NorthSite Contemporary Arts. Through step-by-step guidance\, participants will learn how to set up and customize their website to showcase their artistry with professionalism and style. From creating online galleries to integrating e-commerce functionality\, this workshop equips you with the skills to manage your online presence independently. Learn how to effectively present your practice\, sell your artwork online\, and establish a polished digital identity that resonates with your audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your online presence and stand out as a professional artist in the digital sphere. \nTICKETS HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-website-building-with-squarespace/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240806T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240610T073353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T011708Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Connect - Social Media for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join this workshop exploring social media for artists in a dynamic workshop led by Melania Jack at NorthSite Contemporary Arts. Through hands-on sessions\, participants will delve into the essentials of creating engaging content tailored for various social media platforms. From understanding the nuances of Instagram to maximizing reach on Facebook\, this workshop equips you with practical strategies to amplify your artistic voice and expand your online presence. Learn how to effectively showcase your work\, connect with your audience\, and leverage social media to advance your artistic career. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your creative portfolio and stand out in a competitive landscape. \nTICKETS HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-social-media-for-artists/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240610T072930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T030451Z
UID:7630-1722360600-1722367800@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Artist Connect - Creative Tech - Video editing with Da Vinci Resolve
DESCRIPTION:Video editing for artist projects. Join us for a hands on workshop tailored for visual artists eager to dive into the world of video editing using DaVinci Resolve. In this session\, participants will be introduced to this professional editing software as they learn essential techniques for crafting compelling video art. Led by experienced instructor Melania Jack\, artists will explore the interface\, tools\, and features of DaVinci Resolve\, gaining practical skills in editing\, color grading\, and video effects. Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to expand your practice or a newcomer curious about video editing\, this workshop offers a supportive environment for learning and experimentation. Come unleash your creativity and elevate your artistic vision with DaVinci Resolve. \n  \nTICKETS HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-creative-tech-video-editing-with-davinci-resolve/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240709T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240612T045212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T045310Z
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SUMMARY:Artistic Directions Part Two
DESCRIPTION:“Artistic Directions” is a targeted program for artists and arts workers seeking their next career step. \nFollowing on from the previous session by NorthSite Artistic Director Hamish Sawyer\, the session will guide you through creative activities to strategise your next steps.  Where do you want to see your work? What are the steps towards achieving your goals? \nIf you missed the previous session there will be a recap of the main points and themes. \nThis will be a smaller group and is for people who are interested in exhibiting in Cairns\, in other QLD based galleries\, or have other aspirations we can support you with. \nThe format will be: \n5.30-6.30pm – Information on the opportunities currently available – for example in QLD. Discussion on what steps are appropriate to your career stage. Creative Activities on setting your goals. \n6.30-7.30pm – One on one sessions about your plan and what support you need. \nProviding real-world opportunities\,  “Artistic Directions” empowers artists and arts workers to chart their course in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art. \nIn the ticketing process you can specify where you are currently at\, what you might need support with. For more information or to discuss further – email Melania programs@northsite.org.au \n  \nTICKETS HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artistic-directions-part-two/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240521T012854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T013225Z
UID:7580-1718127000-1718134200@northsite.org.au
SUMMARY:Artist Connect - Artistic Directions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to further your career in the arts?  Do you need fresh ideas and inspiration to propel your artistic journey forward? Are you interested in learning industry insights and strategies to expand your networks and profile? \n“Artistic Directions” is a targeted program for artists and arts workers seeking their next career step.\nLed by NorthSite Artistic Director Hamish Sawyer\, the session will offer invaluable insights into navigating the art world\, from developing your practice\, to understanding the intricacies of gallery representation. \nParticipants will gain practical advice on building a sustainable career\, networking with industry professionals\, and leveraging opportunities to propel your career forward. Providing real-world experiences\,  “Artistic Directions” empowers artists and arts workers to chart their course in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art. \nWhen you book your ticket\, you will be given the opportunity to ask questions that will inform the content of the session- or email them to programs@northsite.org.au \nTickets $15 members $30 non-members \n  \nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-artistic-directions/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240403T033536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T011830Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Discussion - Anastasia Klose and Annika Harding in conversation with Hamish Sawyer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enriching artist conversation featuring exhibiting artists; Anastasia Klose and Annika Harding. Hamish Sawyer will facilitate the discussion as they delve into the intricacies of creative process and the profound environmental themes woven into their work. Gain valuable insights into artistic practice\, from conceptualization to execution\, and discover how they passionately integrate their environmental themes into their artistry. This engaging conversation promises to offer a deeper understanding of their work\, providing a unique opportunity to learn from two extraordinary local artists. \nSeating is limited – RSVP is essential\, please let us know if you cannot attend by refunding your free ticket in Humanitix. \n\n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-discussion/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
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SUMMARY:Anastasia Klose Performance in Void Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday through Saturday from 12 noon to 1 pm\, exhibiting artist Anastasia Klose will be perform a classical repertoire of opera in the Void Gallery. The artist has carefully chosen a selection of songs that will when sung against the backdrop of her drawings and video\, will form an elegy to the rapidly diminishing biodiversity of far north Queensland. \nNo ticket is required\, just arrive at the gallery during the time.
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/anastasia-klose-performance-in-void-gallery/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240412T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240403T012049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T011853Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening – Season 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our second exhibition season of 2024. \nExperience 4 magnificent new exhibitions including: \nAnastasia Klose – For thy sake I in love am grown \nAnnika Harding – Flux and Fog – Landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands \nNaomi Evans – I AM \nAlex Baird Murphy – Magic Compass \nEXHIBITION OPENING \nTime and Date: 5.30PM — 7:30PM\, Friday 12 April \nVenue: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City \n5.30pm – Bar is open with catering \n5.45pm – Welcome to Country by Minjill \n6pm – Introducing the artists \n6.10pm – Anastasia Klose singing in the Void Gallery \n7.10pm – Performance finished \n7.30pm – Event close \nExhibitions\nNorthSite Contemporary Arts is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia\, its principal arts investment and advisory body. NorthSite Contemporary Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. \nPlease RSVP for your free ticket at link below \n  \n\n  \nRSVP Today
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/exhibition-opening-season-2/
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:20240316T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044558
CREATED:20240214T015011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T041510Z
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SUMMARY:Geoff Dixon: Portraits of Us - Feature Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Rockets\, endangered birds\, environmental issues\, and pop culture collide in vibrant textural colours and forms in this intimate portrait of the life\, loves\, and friendships of New Zealand artist Geoff Dixon. \n\nA feature documentary film \nDirectors | Producers Clare O’Leary & Glenis Giles\nExecutive Producer: Penney Moir\nDirector of Photography: Russell Milledge\nOriginal Music: Plan 9\nEditor: Amanda Mulderry\nPost-production: POW Studios\, Park Road Post \nDuration: 82 minutes \n\nAbout the film: \nGeoff Dixon’s wild and colourful paintings and sculptures portray endangered birds and their collision with humans\, technology\, and the natural world. \nHis moving story is full of adventure and the exploration of love and friendship. We witness his great friend and fellow artist Euan Macleod\, painting him as they talk. \nGeoff and his partner\, indigenous Australian artist Arone Meeks\, worked alongside each other. Through their art\, both shine a penetrating searchlight on the serious decline of our environment. Geoff says the paintings are “portraits of us”. \n\nTime and Date: 1PM — 3PM\, Saturday 16th March \nVenue: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns City \nRefunds are available 1 day prior to the event.  \n\n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/geoff-dixon-portraits-of-us/
LOCATION:Bulmba-ja Arts Centre\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044559
CREATED:20240216T022033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T044411Z
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SUMMARY:Moments in Monochrome: Crafting Stories with Disposable Camera Diptychs
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the artistry within your everyday moments in this black-and-white photobook workshop! Participants will be immersed in the world of storytelling through images as they capture the essence of their daily life. Explore the genre of photobooks\, gaining insights and inspiration. Participants will select two poignant photos from their collection taken with their disposable camera (provided)\, combining them into a captivating diptych. Together\, we’ll weave these unique narratives into a collective work—a mini photobook that combines the shared stories of our diverse perspectives. Join us on this creative journey. Meet like-minded people\, explore your creativity and your local environment.  \nNo photography experience is necessary\, everyone is welcome. \n\n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/moments-in-monochrome/
LOCATION:NorthSite Contemporary Arts\, 96 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NorthSite Contemporary Arts":MAILTO:hello@northsite.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044559
CREATED:20240202T012658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T012802Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Connect - Creative Vision Lab - Group 2
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the 2024 Artist Connect Program we are starting the year with a strategic\, creative goals planning session. Have a project you are trying to get off the ground? This 2 hour workshop will help you articulate your creative vision\, break it down into achievable steps and plan out your creative year. Take this time to focus on your creative practice and get ready to kick some goals. Once you have done this workshop – you are ready for the following workshops in funding applications\, exhibition and festival applications and more.  \nWhat do you get? \nA template for a creative vision matrix \nA 60-minute guided tour through the process \nTime to focus on what you need this year to achieve your creative goals \nAn opportunity to meet other local artists in your community \nWho this is for? \nLocal artists and creative practitioners. \nWhat to expect? \nThis is a small group session – maximum 10 people.  \n5.30pm – arrive and make a cup of tea \n5.45pm – Focussed\, guided activity \n7.00pm – Time to share and meet others in the group \n7.30pm – Finish \nWho is your host? \nMelania Jack is the programs co-ordinator for NorthSite and has 15 years of experience as an artist and facilitator. With a multi-arts practice\, video\, sound\, performance\, installation and projection\, Melania has exhibited locally and internationally and is part of the award-winning duo\, The Ironing Maidens. Melania has a Masters in Creative Industries and is passionate about creating opportunities for regional artists. \nWhat is Artist Connect? \nArtist Connect is an informal group that aims to connect local artists and provide a collegial support network. Held on the last Tuesday of each month the group meets to upskill in artist and artist business-related themes such as marketing your art through social media and other skills according to the group’s needs.  \nTickets: \nNorthSite Members receive priority and free access to this professional development. Membership is $55 annually and additional benefits include 10% off the NorthSite Store\, reduced-price tickets to NorthSite events\, and 10% off framing at The Picture Framer.  \nGeneral admission for non-members is $25. For those experiencing financial hardship there is a tiered system. Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours prior to workshop. If you cannot attend\, please let us know so someone can take your place.  \nPlease contact Melania for more information – connect@northsite.org.au \nFor Tickets – CLICK HERE
URL:https://northsite.org.au/event/artist-connect-creative-vision-lab-group-2/
LOCATION:NorthSite Art Studios\, 55 Greenslopes Street\, Edge Hill\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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