Cairns
Cairns is the majestic entrance to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This warm, tropical destination is located in Far North Queensland. Must-see attractions in Cairns include the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, which educates tourists about indigenous peoples, and restaurant and bar-dotted Cairns Esplanade, which has a lagoon for swimming. Also, Daintree National Park, northwest of Cairns, has beautiful beaches, rainforests and canyons.
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Zanny Begg: These Stories Will Be Different
From 2/7/2026 - 5/2/2026
These Stories Will Be Different is an exhibition curated by UNSW Galleries featuring significant video installations by artist Zanny Begg. The works explore themes of living differently in the world, contested histories, and storytelling conventions through video art. The exhibition includes pieces such as City of Ladies, The Beehive, and Stories of Kannagi, inviting viewers to see the world through non-linear narratives and ancient literary traditions.
Of This Earth
From 3/14/2026 - 6/14/2026
Of This Earth is an exhibition celebrating contemporary ceramics by First Nations artists from across Australia. It features over thirty key works by twenty-eight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, highlighting cultural continuity and artistic innovation. The exhibition explores themes of Culture, Country, Community, Ceremony, Ancestors, everyday life, and imagination through diverse ceramic techniques.
Captured
From 3/21/2026 - 6/14/2026
Captured is a photography exhibition from the Cairns Art Gallery Collection focusing on images that capture the people and places of the region. The exhibition features works by various artists from different cultures and periods, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and social and cultural history. Notable photographers include Charles Page, William Yang, Kerry Trapnell, Simone Arnol, and Naomi Hobson, whose works document significant cultural narratives and local customs.
Ron McBurnie: The Artist Studio
From 3/21/2026 - 6/28/2026
Ron McBurnie's Artist Studio series consists of twenty-six etchings created between 1993 and 2003. The etchings document collaborative interactions between McBurnie and other artists, capturing them at work in their studios. The exhibition includes eight etchings gifted to the Cairns Art Gallery in 2006, alongside works by the artists featured in the series.