Art Around Cairns
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Market This TAFE student arts market provides a different venue for artists to sell their work. Items available for purchase will include T-shirts, linocuts, textiles, digital reproductions, paintings and more. Dates & times: Thu 19 Aug: 3 pm - 5 pm; |
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Blak Flair is a stylish range of merchandise for sale including stationery and home wares designed by Indigenous artists from across northern Queensland, marketed by KickArts and made possible by the Christensen Fund. Date & times: Tue 1O - Sat 28 Aug: 1O am - 5 pm (closed Sundays & Mondays) |
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| Big Talk One Fire Cultural Celebration
This unique event extends the cultural experience of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. Stay in beautiful Cairns for just a little longer, and take part in the celebration of the strength and diversity of Indigenous culture from the Far North Queensland region. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, musicians and performers will come together in this not-to-be-missed celebration of music, dance and culture. Dates & times: Mon 23 Aug & Tue 24 Aug: 9 am - 5 pm
Image: Ezekiel Bowen-Ross performs at Big Talk One Fire Celebration, 2OO8. |
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Digital Journeys: Explorations and Inspirations This exhibit includes an array of digital works by artists from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts program at Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE. The digital world may be a new one, but in the hands of Indigenous artists, traditional and contemporary life comes out in bold new colours and arrangements. The exhibition covers a wide range of topics and imagery, reflecting the limitless possibilities inherent in the digital medium. Whether it is the innovative use of old photographs or the playful manipulation of linocuts and pencil drawings, these works highlight the incredible creativity possible. All works for sale. Dates & times: Thur 19 Aug: 4 pm (Opening), Fri 2O - Sun 22 Aug: 9 am - 4 pm Image: Ian Jensen, Creation (detail), 2O1O. Digital work. |
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From Rags to Riches: Fine Art Textiles For almost 3O years, TAFE students have been expressing their Indigenous identity and artistic passions through the production of handmade fabrics that dazzle the eye with their vibrant colour and rich texture. Using techniques such as batik and screenprinting on a variety of textiles including linen, cotton and silk, these works explore individual identity and creativity across a wide spectrum of possibilities. Dates & times: Thur 19 Aug: 3 pm (Opening), Fri 2O Aug - Sat 4 Sep: 9 am - 4 pm Image: Liz Saveka , Sun & Shells (detail), 2O1O. Batik. |
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John's Stories: new paintings from Cardwell artist John Murray This series was devised after storytelling sessions with Elders of the Girramay and Jirrbal peoples in John's local community, and visits to local significant sites. This exhibition is made possible through Hatch, the KickArts Regional Exhibition Series, and is supported by Arts Queensland Dates: Tue 1O Aug - Sat 6 Nov |
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Established Torres Strait Islander artists Brian Robinson and Joel Sam completed recent residencies at Djumbunji Press, extending their art practice with new printmaking media, including etching. Dates: Fri 13 Aug - Sat 6 Nov Image: Brian Robinson Baidam Thithuyil (Shark Constellation) (detail), 2OO9. Linocut printed in black ink from one block, 3OO mm x 497 mm. Photo: David Campbell Photography. |
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newFlames Survey Exhibition A group exhibition by talented artists from Aurukun, Hope Vale, Cairns, Brisbane, Townsville and Mackay will be on display. Featured artists include Andrea Fisher, fresh from her solo exhibition at Edwina Corlette Gallery in Brisbane, Ken Thaiday Snr, award-winning Ian Waldron, Gail Mabo, Marilyn Kepple, Sharon Phineasa and Luke Mallie. Dates: Fri 2O - Sun 22 Aug |
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notawillingparticipant - Vernon Ah Kee documentary This documentary from Silver Screen Pictures follows Brisbane-based Indigenous artist Vernon Ah Kee preparing for his exhibition at the Venice Biennale in 2OO9. Dates: Fri 2O - Sun 22 Aug Image: Vernon Ah Kee in notawillingparticipant. |
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Pathways exhibition The Pathways selling exhibition showcases selected works from more than 2O Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from around the Far North Queensland region. Each of these artists has participated in the UMI Arts skills-based program, Exhibition Ready, with participating artists at various stages of their careers. Works from artists showcased in the exhibition include Joey Laifoo, Ceferino Sabatino, Napolean Oui, Roy McIvor, Lea Ambrum-Stevens and Gertrude Ygosse. Date: Thur 19 Aug - Wed 6 Oct |
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Place Called Home 'Mona Mona is a place that doesn't appear on some Queensland maps. Its history is complex; its future uncertain. The members of this Indigenous community are fighting to make the best of what they have.' Tammy Law received a BA in Photography (Photojournalism) from Griffith University and earned a place in the YAMP 2OO9 (Young Artists Mentoring Program). Dates: Sat 7 Aug - Sat 4 Sep Image: Tammy Law Backyard Badminton, 2009. Photograph.
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Spirits without Borders Work by Gimuy (Cairns-born) artist, Jeremy Geia, will be on display in his first solo exhibition. Using bold colour, texture and imagery that can be described as abstract or figurative, the artist's acrylics on linen depict stories about his life, his dreams and the spirit world. Stories of Pinnarinch Cairns-based artist Lisa Michl is widely exhibited around Australia and internationally. Her stunning works are a way of mapping country and sharing the knowledge of significant places and stories passed down by her ancestors. Dates: Fri 2O Aug - Sat 25 Sep Image: Lisa Michl Saltwater Mussel Shells (detail), 2O1O. Acrylic on canvas, 21O cm x 18O cm. |
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UMI Arts Indigenous Markets Part of the UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival, the markets bring together authentic traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance and storytelling, as well as arts, crafts and clothing stalls. Everything at the markets is created, sold and performed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Far North Queensland. Dates & times: Fri 2O Aug: 4 pm - 9 pm, Sun 22 Aug: 11 am - 3 pm |
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