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Billy Missi’n Opening Celebration (invite only + online Broadcast via CIAF fb page)

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

The Board of NorthSite Contemporary Arts, Director Ashleigh Campbell and staff invite you to attend the opening of the retrospective exhibition by the late Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) printmaker Billy Missi Billy Missi'n Wakain Thamai Saturday 15 August 2020  Opened by Cr. Gabriel Bani (Wagadagam Tribal Elder & Deputy Mayor, Torres Shire Council) 3pm at […]

Rite of Passage Online Artist Talks

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

As travel and gatherings have become less accessible this year, we bring you online discussions with the artists in Rite of Passage as they discuss their artworks and their practice with curator Shannon Brett. Tune in each week and share with those you think should hear. Rite of Passage is a visionary group exhibition that […]

Free

Rose Rigley Performances – every Friday

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

ROSE RIGLEY Object Performances Witness artist Rose Rigley sort through sentimental items from her mother's archive, within the NorthSite exhibition space each Friday during the exhibition. Exhibition runs: 2 OCTOBER — 5 DECEMBER 2020 | Performances Fridays 10am - 12pm & 1pm -3pm. 9th October 16th October 23rd October 30th October 6th November 20th November […]

Free

Conversation: Patricia Piccinini: Curious Affection On Tour.

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

Join QAGOMA Project Officer Henri Van Noordenburg in conversation on the 1st day of 'Patricia Piccinini: Curious Affection on Tour' Experience the exhibition and hear Henri discuss the practices and processes behind the exhibition and artist, from concept to completion and everything in between. As the format of this event is conversational, there will be […]

Free

NorthSite Art Market – Ceramic Edition

NorthSite Art Market - Ceramic Edition  Location: Gallery 2 Dates: 11 – 24 December 2020 Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm + Saturdays 10am – 1pm   Market Day - Saturday 12 December 10am – 1pm Beats by Jelly Oshen. Coffee and tasty treats on offer. A chance to collect unique one-of-a-kind ceramic platters […]

Free

Call of the Running Tide ~ Opening Event

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

EXCLUSIVE OPENING EVENT OPPORTUNITY. GREAT NEWS! NorthSite has limited spaces available to an exhibition opening event for Call of the Running Tide. When: Saturday 27th February 2021 Time: 1-3 PM Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, NorthSite events adhere to directions and rules put in place by the Queensland Government. This is strictly a ticketed event. Attendees […]

Call of the Running Tide ~ Weaving Workshop with Artist Rosey Cummings

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

Convergence (2019-21), Rosey Cummings, washed up mooring rope - deconstructed, woven using twining technique, photography Rosey Cummings During this workshop Rosey will discuss the evolution of her weaving and fibre arts practice including use of materials – particularly re-purposed found beach rope, concepts and her response to the natural environment. At the workshop you will […]

$40.00

Project ‘m e r i’ | Performance and Opening – POSTPONED

Gallery 1 96 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

To commemorate the opening of the 'm e r i' project, creative thinker and playwright Wendy Mocke performs a verbatim response to the photographic images and powerful stories shared by the women of Papua New Guinean heritage within the exhibition. Join these women and Wendy Mocke for an afternoon of conversation and celebration. Performance from […]

Yandell Walton 3 Day Masterclass ~ Projection Art

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

3 Day Masterclass with Projection Artist Yandell Walton Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th APRIL 2021 (Easter Holidays). Host: Cairns State High School Limited Numbers Click here to participate This Masterclass is aimed at practising visual contemporary artists, seeking to further their skills and grow their practice for a gallery or public art context. Some […]

$200.00