Art Gallery

Discover the Vibrant Art Galleries of Tropical North Queensland

Cairns boasts a vibrant and diverse art scene, with Cairns, Kuranda, and Port Douglas serving as key cultural hubs. Here’s an overview of notable art galleries in these regions:

Cairns:

Cairns Art Gallery:

The Cairns Art Gallery showcases various exhibitions highlighting local and international artists. From contemporary works to classic styles. It also offers various art classes for adults and children.

NorthSite Contemporary Arts:

NorthSite is a premier contemporary art space featuring cutting-edge exhibitions, a retail shop with homewares, jewellery, fashion, and artworks, and a commitment to supporting emerging and established artists.

Tanks Arts Centre:

This unique venue hosts art exhibitions, performances, and workshops. It is located within a converted World War II oil storage tank, blending industrial heritage with creative expression.

UMI Arts:

Dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, UMI Arts supports Indigenous artists from Far North Queensland through exhibitions, workshops, and a retail gallery offering authentic artworks and gifts.

Kuranda:

Kuranda Arts Co-operative Gallery:

This artist-run space showcases a diverse range of unique and innovative works by local professional artists, including paintings, photography, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, textile designs, glass, and weaving. Visitors can engage directly with artists and gain insights into their creative processes.

Australis Art Gallery:

Situated in the rainforest village of Kuranda, the Australis Art Gallery exhibits and sells paintings, ceramics, and crafts created by celebrated Australian and local artists. The works reflect the region’s tropical identity and beauty.

Port Douglas:

Ngarru Gallery:

Specialising in contemporary Indigenous art, Ngarru Gallery features works from renowned Aboriginal artists and offers a curated selection of paintings, sculptures, and artefacts highlighting Australia’s rich cultural heritage.

Des Spencer Art Gallery:

This gallery showcases the vibrant and colourful works of artist Des Spencer. It captures the essence of tropical life and landscapes with expressive paintings that have gained international acclaim.

Australian and Oceanic Art Gallery:

Located in Port Douglas, this gallery offers a selection of contemporary and Indigenous Australian art from Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, providing a diverse range of paintings and limited edition prints.

Exploring these galleries provides insight into the rich artistic tapestry of Tropical North Queensland, reflecting the region’s natural beauty, cultural diversity, and creative spirit.