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 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and for exhibition changeovers.
What's on at Court House Gallery
Perspective – 2023 Queensland Regional Art Awards Touring Exhibition
Fri 8 Mar – Sat 27 Apr
Perspective is the touring exhibition of Flying Arts Alliance’s signature art prize, the Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA).
Music In Session
Next session Fri 12 Apr, 5:30pm-7pm
Free music inside Court House Gallery. It's the perfect place to wind down at the end of the week with live music amongst art.
Young artist call out: Crazy Creatures exhibition
This is an exciting opportunity for young artists (kindergarten and primary school kids) to have their work exhibited at Court House Gallery in our annual Cairns Children's Festival exhibition.
Upcoming Events
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Music In Session April | Featuring Rebecca Langtree & Poetic Chaos
Music & TheatreFriday 12 April 20245:30 pmCourt House Gallery, 38 Abbott Street Cairns -
Clever Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
Art & ExhibitionsSaturday 23 March 202410:00 amCourt House Gallery, 38 Abbott Street Cairns
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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: 18 March 2024
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