Creation Station: TINCAIRNS150 Zine by Amber Grossmann

TINCAIRNS150 Zine Showcases the Creativity of Cairns' Young People

One of the most inspiring outcomes of Cairns Children's Festival 2026 has arrived, with the completion of the TINCAIRNS150 Zine created through artist Amber Grossmann's Creation Station.

Throughout the festival, children were invited to imagine, design and share their ideas about the future of Cairns as part of the TINCAIRNS150 project. Their drawings, stories and creative responses have now been brought together in a digital publication that celebrates the imagination, curiosity and creativity of our region's young people.

The zine serves as a lasting record of the project, transforming a hands-on festival activity into a tangible creative outcome and providing a platform for young voices to be seen and celebrated.

From bold visions of the future to playful artistic explorations, the TINCAIRNS150 Zine captures the unique perspectives of children and highlights the importance of creativity, participation and community storytelling.

We invite you to explore the publication and discover Cairns through the eyes of its next generation.

View the TINCAIRNS150 Zine here

About the Artists

Overall Arts is a multimedia arts company based in Giumy, focused on delivering creative development and artistically driven opportunity for regional artists and creatives.

Overall Arts was created in 2020 by Artistic Director Amber Grossmann, and has since expanded to welcome new Creative Producer Tayne Street.

Since its inception, Overall Arts has produced over 6 mainstage and co-productions: 7 creative developments and one inter-regional Queensland Tour.

Overall Arts believes that great artists live everywhere, and great art can be made anywhere, because what are we if not just overall, artists?

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Program: Sat 16 May

Saturday presents a day of free and ticketed entertainment across Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns City Library!

Program: Sun 17 May

Sunday is our famous free family fun day at Tanks Arts Centre and the Cairns Botanic Gardens!

A Quieter Journey

We're excited to offer an inclusive experience, designed to accommodate audiences who may need quieter spaces, less crowds, or alternative ways to enjoy the shows.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors Pacific Toyota and Inspired Signs for their incredible support! Your contributions help make Cairns Children's Festival possible.