Court House Gallery
Court House Gallery is an art gallery and performance space in the heart of the city. The gallery presents a vibrant and dynamic program of shared arts experiences, including visual and performing arts in a variety of innovative spaces in the refurbished, historic Court House building.
Free entry | Open 9.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday to Friday, 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday; Closed Sundays, Mondays, and for exhibition changeovers.
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Voices of Our Past
Thu 22 Aug – Sat 5 Oct
Four emerging artists reaffirm their attention to the voices of their past and continue finding their own.
Cultural Narratives of the North
Thu 22 Aug – Sat 5 Oct 2024
Connecting the past to the future
Janjari by Dr Fiona Foley
Thu 22 Aug – Sat 23 Nov 2024
Filmed entirely on K’gari, a flowing narrative guides the viewer from west to east of the world’s largest sand island.
Dancer: A National Portrait Gallery Exhibition
Thu 10 Oct – Sat 23 Nov 2024
From letting loose in the loungeroom to enthralling audiences on stage, this National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition celebrates dance and dancers.
Upcoming Events
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Exhibition Launch: Dancer: A National Portrait Gallery Exhibition
Art & ExhibitionsFriday 11 October 20246:00 pm
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Accessibility at Court House Gallery
Accessibility information for the Court House Gallery in Cairns.
Arts residencies
Apply for a Multi-Arts Residency at one of the premier arts venues run by Cairns Regional Council. Accommodation also available.
History
The Court House Gallery is part of an arts complex that also includes the Cairns Art Gallery. This two-acre site has been reserved since 1876 for public purposes, and both buildings were erected between the First and Second World Wars.
Holding exhibitions or events at Court House Gallery
Register an expression of interest to hold an event or exhibition at the Court House gallery.
Past Exhibitions Court House Gallery
Browse our list of previous exhibitions that have taken place at Court House Gallery.
Up-lighting request for Court House Gallery
Applications are welcome to request the up-lighting of the front facade of Court House Gallery to acknowledge a significant nationally or state event, or an awareness campaign.
Last Updated: 30 September 2024
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