NorthSite Contemporary Arts is a contemporary art gallery and shop inside Bulmba-ja arts centre on Abbott Street in Cairns. Its changing exhibitions feature local and regional artists, with work presented in a polished gallery setting. The shop sells artworks and jewellery by local artists, so you can browse for a piece to take home as well as see the exhibitions. Bulmba-ja also houses theatre and performing arts organisations, placing NorthSite within a wider Cairns arts centre.
At Bulmba-ja arts centre
NorthSite Contemporary Arts is part of Bulmba-ja, an arts centre at 96 Abbott Street in Cairns. The centre also houses JUTE Theatre Company, Miriki Performing Arts and the Pryce Centre for Culture and Arts. Its focus includes stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Exhibitions and the gallery shop
NorthSite presents exhibitions of local and regional art, alongside touring exhibitions. The displays change, and exhibition changeovers can mean that some works are temporarily unavailable to view. Check the gallery’s website before your visit for current exhibitions and events.
The shop sells artworks and jewellery by local artists. It gives you a chance to browse work beyond the gallery displays and support artists through a purchase.
FAQ
Where is NorthSite Contemporary Arts?
It is inside Bulmba-ja arts centre at 96 Abbott Street in Cairns.
What can you see at NorthSite?
The gallery presents changing exhibitions of local and regional art, as well as touring exhibitions.
Does NorthSite have a gallery shop?
Yes. The shop sells artworks and jewellery by local artists.
Is NorthSite wheelchair accessible?
The venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and parking.
