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RITUAL: the past in the present extends the Gallery’s research interest in contemporary art practices that explore narratives around issues of Australian Indigenous and global black identity in the world’s tropic zone. MORE The video works of three acclaimed artists - Michelle Derosier, Jeffrey Gibson and Terrance Houle – explore traditional rituals of American Indians and loss of cultural identity resulting from colonisation. MORE This landmark exhibition, the first of its kind in Australia, presents exciting new hand-printed Indigenous textiles from remote communities across far north Australia. MORECurrent Exhibitions
Ritual
The Past in the Present15 May – 22 August '21
Ritual
Beating Hearts15 May – 22 August '21
Contemporary Indigenous Textiles
From Australia's Tropic Zone5 June – 4 September '21
Get creative with orgami with experienced Japanese origami sensei, Yuka Nakamura. MORE
Cost:
$35.00
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$30.00
Members discounted price
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Inspired by the textile exhibition Contemporary Indigenous Textiles, participants will develop ideas for their image reflecting their background or interests. They will create their own stencils before using them to create their artwork with paint on heavy paper. MORE
Cost:
$21.00
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Complete a collage on card using paper, card and pens MORE
Cost:
$18.00
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This 2-part workshop involves drawing and creating a sculpture in clay, drawing inspiration Janet Fieldhouse’s work in RITUAL, the past in the present and from the natural environment. Works will be finished with underglaze and kiln fired for collection after the workshop. MORE
Cost:
$28.00
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Develop your own design before creating a pattern onto a length of fabric with experienced artist / print maker Hannah Parker MORE
Cost:
$105.00
Non Members
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$85.00
Member's discounted price
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Create a graffiti-style image using watercolour pencils and water-based ink with artist and qualified teacher, Carl Steffan MORE
Cost:
$18.00
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In this beginner’s class in aerosol art on canvas, participants will create an image using spray paint free-hand, with stencils and paint markers for finer detail. MORE
Cost:
$31.00
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This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to study how light and shadow can create a 3D feel on paper before using dry drawing media on paper to complete a drawing on paper. MORE
Cost:
$21.00
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This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to study how light and shadow can create a 3D feel on paper before using dry drawing media on paper to complete a drawing on paper. MORE
Cost:
$18.00
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Artist Julie McEnerny will assist the group in developing botanical drawing and painting skills, drawn from a new plant specimen each week MORE
Cost:
$150.00
Non-Members
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$130.00
Members discounted price
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Learn about textile printmaking by creating and using stencils and take home a printed fabric piece to be framed or used as a tea-towel. MORE
Cost:
$20.00
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Learn about textile printmaking by creating and using stencils and take home a printed fabric piece to be framed or used as a tea-towel. MORE
Cost:
$23.00
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Join artist Yixy Ruan to create an En plein air painting in the grounds of the Cairns Art Gallery Precinct. Ages 11-14 years MORE
Cost:
$18.00
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Join artist Yixy Ruan to create an En plein air painting in the grounds of the Cairns Art Gallery Precinct. Ages 7-10 years MORE
Cost:
$18.00
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Join artist and Teacher Carl Steffan to create a personalised sign of your name using graffiti. Ages 7-10 years MORE
Cost:
$26.00
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Join artist and Teacher Carl Steffan to create a personalised sign of your name using graffiti. Ages 11+ MORE
Cost:
$26.00
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Think outside the square and use glue to draw an image on black paper before using chalk pastels to complete a beautiful work of art that gives the visual effect of stained-glass. MORE
Cost:
$20.00
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Think outside the square and use glue to draw an image on black paper before using chalk pastels to complete a beautiful work of art that gives the visual effect of stained-glass. MORE
Cost:
$23.00
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6–9 years with Yixy Ruan, artist. MORE
Cost:
$105.00
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5–7 years with Marian Wolfs, artist. MORE
Cost:
$80.00
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8–11 years with Jim Rae, teacher. MORE
Cost:
$105.00
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11 - 14 years with Carl Steffan, artist and teacher MORE
Cost:
$105.00
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In this 4-week course, participants will learn several basic arrangement styles and fixing techniques in the Sogetsu-style of Japanese Ikebana floral arranging. MORE
Cost:
$145.00
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$160.00
Non-Members
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12 Jun 2:00pm
| Adults
Origami for Adults with Yuka Nakamura
28 Jun 1:00pm
| Kids
Painting with Stencils with Hannah Parker
28 Jun 10:00am
| Kids
Pattern in collage with Hannah Parker
29 Jun 10:00am
- 2 Jul
| Kids
Ceramic Sculpture with Amanda McGahan
30 Jun 5:30pm
| Adults
Textile Block Printing with Hannah Parker
30 Jun 10:00am
| Kids
Watercolour Graffiti with Carl Steffan
30 Jun 1:00pm
| Kids
Spraypaint like a pro with Carl Steffan
1 Jul 1:00pm
| Kids
Shadow & light in art with Yixy Ruan 11-14 Years
1 Jul 10:00am
| Kids
Shadow & light in art with Yixy Ruan, 7-10years
5 Jul 5:30pm
- 26 Jul
| Adults
Botanical Drawing & Painting
5 Jul 10:00am
| Kids
Textile Printing with Hannah Parker, ages 7-9
5 Jul 1:00pm
| Kids
Textile Printing with Hannah Parker, ages 10-13
6 Jul 1:00pm
| Kids
Watercolour Painting – En plein air. 11-14 Years
6 Jul 1:00pm
| Kids
Watercolour Painting – En plein air. 7-10 Years
7 Jul 10:00am
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Graffiti on board. 7-10 Years
7 Jul 1:00pm
| Kids
Graffiti on board. 11+
8 Jul 10:00am
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Drawing with Glue and Chalk Pastels 5-7
8 Jul 1:00pm
| Kids
Drawing with Glue and Chalk Pastels 8-11
19 Jul 3:30pm
- 23 Aug
| Kids
Level 1 Bridging | Gallery Art School | Term 3
20 Jul 3:45pm
- 24 Aug
| Kids
Level 1| Gallery Art School | Term 3
21 Jul 3:30pm
- 25 Aug
| Kids
Level 2 | Gallery Art School | Term 3
22 Jul 3:30pm
- 26 Aug
| Kids
Level 3 | Gallery Art School | Term 3
2 Aug 5:30pm
- 23 Aug
| Adults
Ikebana