Tell Me A Story Exhibition

Thursday 4 May - Saturday 20 May

Curated by Sorami Ochi


Sorami Ochi returns as guest curator for this year’s Cairns Children’s Festival exhibition.

Children of Cairns and Far North Queensland were given a simple brief: to think about a story you’ve been told, or a story of your own, a true story or a made-up story, and make a work of art about that story.

This Exhibition provides kindergarten and primary school-aged children living in Far North Queensland the opportunity to have their artwork exhibited at an art gallery and receive public recognition for their creativity and skills.

Launch: 5pm Friday 5 May


Other Cairns Children's Festival Events

Bees By Polyglot Theatre


Sat 20 May: Court House Gallery

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves as they play across the Court House.

Pop Up Library & Storytime Sessions

Pop Up Library & Storytime Sessions


Wed 10 - Sat 20 May: Court House Gallery

The Pop Up Library encourages free creative play though with access to an engaging selection of library resources.

The Last Collection

The Last Collection


Sat 20 May: Court House Gallery

Saving the future, one story at a time. The Last Collection is a funny, heartfelt, and playful immersive theatre experience inside the Court House Gallery.

Full Program


Sat 20 May: Court House Gallery and Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Sun 21 May: Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens

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