B.U.G.A.P, Write of Reply, July 2007, aerosol and acrylic on primed board, C the artists, photo: Sharon Hickey

May's: The May Lane Street Art Project 24 August - 21 October A groundbreaking exhibition of large scale street art created at May's lane, Sydney by legendary Australian and international graff artists. The exhibition documents a range of street art styles. Artists represented are from across Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, the UK and the USA.

Louisa Ennis-Thomas, Common Ground (detail), 2012, paper, ink, linen, thread. Photo: Louisa Ennis - Thomas

Intention to Exit: Knock Knock Contemporary Artists' Initiative 12 October - 18 November The exhibition, embracing the modus operandi of working 'beyond the frame', features both sculptural and installation-based works. Works on display are by members, Raewyn Biggs, Louisa Ennis-Thomas, Rose Rigley, Adrienne Shaw and Vide Smith. A LOFT Emerging Artist Program Exhibition sponsored by The John Villiers Trust

Samuel Tupou, Pan-o-vision v.9, 2011, silkscreen on pvc, 40cm diameter

Start Collecting Art! The Affordable Art Auction 2012 26 October - 4 November The annual fund-raising exhibition for Cairns Regional Gallery takes on a new format with local and national artists submitting works for display and auction. Fundraising Catalogue - Absentee Bidding Form

Ian Smith The role of the left over bar-b-que sausage in Western Art, 2002, oil, synthetic polymer paint on canvas.

Ian Smith: On and Off the Road 9 November - 16 December Ian Smith is a senior Australian artist born in Cairns and now living in Brisbane. This exhibition features large scale paintings and drawings made since 2001 that deal with his fascination with the imagery and experiences of being on the road,

Lynelle Flinders, Ginger, 2012 woodcut on paper "ginger"

Old Styles New Images 23 November - 16 December This biennial exhibition brings together works from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the Visual Arts program at Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE.

Adrian Wolf, Mugged (detail), 2012, acrylic on canvas

Adrian Wolf: Notorious 1 September - 7 October Local artist Adrian Wolf, inspired by Roy Lichtenstein and the Pop Art culture, presents an exhibition of recent work incorporating painting, screen printing, textiles and sculpture. A LOFT Emerging Artist Program Exhibition sponsored by The John Villiers Trust

Irene Namok, Tree Spirits Looking Out For Umi Laka (detail) 285 x 195cm, Acrylic on Linen Courtesy of Lockhart River Arts Indigenous Corporation

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair: Where the art leads: new explorations by Queensland Indigenous artists 10 August - 7 October The 2012 CIAF Exhibition presents new works by Queensland Indigenous artists exploring innovations in art forms and presenting key works produced in the past twelve months. Works include exciting new projects focussing on sculpture, the fibre arts, and performance art along with new works created in the conventional mediums of painting, printmaking and drawing

Shaun Gladwell, BPOVMEAO 2009, type C photograph, AWMPO9488.004

SHAUN GLADWELL: AFGHANISTAN 15 June - 19 August Shaun Gladwell is internationally recognised for his evocative large-scale video works, photographs and sculptures. In 2009 he represented Australia at the Venice Biennale and in 2009 the Australian War Memorial commissioned him as an Official War Artist to cover the conflict in Afghanistan. Gladwell's videos represent people in tightly choreographed and improvised performances in rural and city settings. OPENING EVENT: Friday 22 June, 5:30 for 6:00pm (RSVP t 4046 4800) A Travelling Exhibition from the Australian War Memorial

Peter Purves Smith, Lucile 1937, oil on board, Purchased 2011 Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Collection: Queensland Art Gallery

THE MODERNS: Highlights from the Queensland Art Gallery Collection 22 June - 5 August The Gallery is proud to bring to the region for the first time a selection of treasured modern masterpieces of Australian art from the Queensland Art Gallery collection. Prominent works from Australian artists including William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, Margaret Preston, Peter Purves Smith and Grace Cossington Smith will be on display at the Cairns Regional Gallery. OPENING EVENT: Friday 22 June, 5:30 for 6:00pm (RSVP t 4046 4800) An Exhibition from the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art

GHOST NETS: Creative Collaborations 29 June - 19 August Ghost Nets: Creative Collaborations is an exhibition of artworks produced as part of the innovative Ghost Nets Australia program. This initiative, now in its ninth year, is a coordinated effort by the Indigenous communities of coastal northern Australia to retrieve ghost nets and other debris from the sea. OPENING EVENT: Friday 29 June, 5:30 for 6:00pm (RSVP t 4046 4800)

Jennifer Valmadre, The stand, 2011, encaustic on board, Collection of the artist

JULIE POULSEN & JENNIFER VALMADRE: GLIMPSE 29 June - 19 August Glimpse presents recent works by two highly regarded Far North Queensland artists, Julie Poulsen and Jennifer Valmadre. The exhibition offers Poulsen's and Valmadre's intensely personal responses to the inland savanna landscapes of northern Queensland - tough, dry terrains a world away from the tropical paradise of tourism brochures. OPENING EVENT: Friday 29 June, 5:30 for 6:00pm (RSVP t 4046 4800) A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition

© Rod Clement 2002, from Olga the Brolga, written and illustrated by Rod Clement. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Australia

CREATURES OF THE RAINFOREST: CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK ART BY AUSTRALIA'S LEADING ILLUSTRATORS 6 April - 17 June A joyous visual celebration of the unique natural heritage of Far North Queensland. The exhibition showcases a selection of enchanting illustrations by ten highly acclaimed Australian artist/illustrators, whose books open children's eyes to the majesty of the natural world and introduce young readers to some remarkable creatures. The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive range of art-based activities for children. Creatures of the Rainforest Books Alive! Program is a partnership between Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Libraries, in celebration of the National Year of Reading 2012.

Margaret Upton, The Challenge (detail), 2011, acrylic on canvas

MARGARET UPTON: BODY LANGUAGE 13 April - 24 June Margaret Upton is a self-taught, Cairns based artist who has been developing her painting practice for over twenty years. The works in the exhibition reflect Upton's longstanding interest in portraying people at moments when they are at their most unselfconscious or introspective. OPENING EVENT: Friday 13 April, 6:00 for 6:30pm (RSVP t 4046 4800) A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition

Robert Baines, 1. Car Bracelet, 2009 - 2010, Silver, electroplate, collected objects

ROBERT BAINES - METALS 13 April - 24 June Robert Baines is one of Australia's foremost artist goldsmiths. This outstanding collection of works comprises jewellery and large, complex wire works that combine precious metals with plastic and powder-coated elements. OPENING EVENT: Friday 13 April, 5:30 for 6:00pm (RSVP t 4046 4800) Robert Baines: Metal is an Object Gallery touring exhibition and is part of the Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft series

Nalda Searles, Siphon 2007, Common fodder, red wool blanket, cotton thread. Fodder sourced by Peter and Daphne Tye in Dardanup WA 2007/08

NALDA SEARLES - DRIFTING IN MY OWN LAND Until 8 April Australia's leading and most innovative fibre artists. Working with natural materials and with found/salvaged objects, Searles skillfully constructs her pieces by utilizing various traditional techniques, including weaving, stitching, coiling and knotting. This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of cultural material across Australia

Tim Storrier Pyramid - 7 Mile Plain I (detail), 1982 Type C photograph on metallic photographic paper Collection of the artist

TIM STORRIER PHOTOGRAPHY 1971 - 2005 Until 8 April Tim Storrier has forged one of the most successful, idiosyncratic careers in Australian art. While painting is at the core of Storrier's creativity, photography has long had an important place in his practice, providing important documents that reveal his working process. A Cairns Regional Gallery Exhibition curated by Gavin Wilson

First dog on the moon, A day in the life of the Prime Minister, 2011

BEHIND THE LINES -The year's best political cartoons 2001 Until 1 April Behind the Lines brings together the best Australian political cartoons of 2011 - works that reflect the genius of established and well-loved cartoonists, as well as the talents of a new generation of cartoon artists. A Museum of Australian Democracy Travelling Exhibition

Patterns Under The Sea
13 January 2012 - 19 February 2012

An interactive children’s exhibition devoted to showcasing pattern and repetition across various media associated with the abundant and inspirational local aquatic environment.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition.

Perspectives: Jon Cattapan And Ex De Medici
16 December 2011 - 22 January 2012

Perspectives presents the unique insights of two leading contemporary artists responding to the subject of peacekeeping. Cattapan travelled to Timor-Lest in July 2008 and eX de Medici went to the Solomon Islands in March 2009.
An Australian War Memorial Travelling Exhibition.

Passing Through, Lasting Impressions: Ben Trupperbäumer.
9 December 2011 - 5 February 2012

In this exhibition, presents two series of works, each a response to the large-scale natural events of recent times. Some of the works in the second series have been produced I collaboration with the well-known painter Euan MacLeod
Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition

Strike a Pose: Lee Lin Chin
2 September 2011 - 16 October 2011

LAUNCH: Friday 2 September from 6pm

This vibrant, colourful and quirky exhibition from the National Archives of Australia is guest curated by Lee Lin Chin, SBS TV World News Australia presenter and host of Fashionista. She gives her unique insight and idiosyncratic commentary on an exhibition that explores not only the fashion of the 1960s and ‘70s but also the social and cultural changes that occurred in those dynamic decades.
An exhibition from the National Archives of Australia

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Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
18 August 2011 - 28 August 2011

The Cairns Regional Gallery and Arts Queensland will present the 3rd Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Exhibition. This show will represent artists from a diversity of geographies and styles and deliver an in-depth look at Indigenous art from across Queensland, showcasing both the traditional and contemporary in a vibrant exhibition that celebrates Indigenous art and culture.

Menagerie: Indigenous Sculpture
17 June 2011 - 14 August 2011

LAUNCH: Friday 17 June from 6.00pm

A celebration of contemporary Indigenous Sculpture that features outstanding sculptural works by 33 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia.
An Object Gallery and Australian Museum Travelling Exhibition.

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Cairns Emerging Contemporaries
27 May 2011 - 24 July 2011

LAUNCH: Friday 27 May from 5.30pm

A display of works from local emerging artists. This exciting and innovative show will highlight the talent of the Cairns Region with works of mixed medias and styles.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition.

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Malu Minar: Art of the Torres Strait
2 April 2011 - 22 May 2011

Malu Minar celebrates the energetic work of Torres Strait artists and brings their cultural pride to the world. The exhibition comprises intricate lino prints, sculpture, dance machines, painting and fibre craft.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Travelling Exhibition.

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Max Dupain On Assignment
5 March 2010 - 23 May 2010

Max Dupain (1911-1992) is widely considered one of Australia’s greatest photographers. This exhibition showcases the diversity and longevity of Dupain’s commercial career, tracing his development as a photographer and artist from the 1940’s to the 1970’s.
A Touring Exhibition from the National Archives of Australia.

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Due North: Landscapes From The Collection
23 July 2010 - 24 October 2010

A celebration of the achievements of a select and diverse group of artists who have been inspired to interpret the landscape of tropical North Queensland. Their work has captured the essence of the Far North, a region often on the periphery of our concept of the archetypal Australian landscape.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition

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PRESSED INK: PRINTMAKING FROM THE CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY COLLECTION
29 October 2010 - 5 December 2010

Pressed Ink explores printmaking from the Cairns Regional Gallery collection to highlight the numerous methods artists use to make unique multiple versions of their designs. Recognisable processes like etching and linocut are examined alongside the commercially perceived screen-printing and those, like engraving, that are all but forgotten.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition.

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The Gallipoli Series: Sidney Nolan
10 December 2010 - 6 February 2011

Throughout his artistic career, Sidney Nolan returned intermittently to the theme of Gallipoli. This series, begun in 1956 is a fitting tribute to his brother’s premature death within the broader context of Australia’s military history. This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government Program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of Australian cultural material across Australia.
A Travelling Exhibition from the Australian War Memorial

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Connecting With Country...Connecting With Community: The Lockhart River Art Gang
30 January 2009 - 15 March 2009

An exhibition of works by the Lockhart River Art Gang including Rosella Namok, Samantha and Silas Hobson, Fiona Omeenyo, Sammy Clarmont, Evelyn Sandy and Terry and Leroy Platt. These vibrant contemporary works are inspired by the beauty of the Eastern Cape region and traditional beliefs, with darker references to the violence, social and health problems experienced by many Aboriginal peoples in isolated communities.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition
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Mod Squad: Contemporary Design + Objects
26 June 2009 - 23 August 2009

Mod Squad presents the work of top Queensland designers who have influenced, impacted and inspired contemporary design in Australia. Showcasing product, furniture, lighting, jewellery and textile design, this touring exhibition also examines the innovative practices of these key creative individuals.
A collaboration between Cairns Regional Gallery, Redcliffe City Gallery and Logan Art Gallery.

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Frame By Frame: Asia Pacific Artists On Tour
4 September 2009 - 18 October 2009

This exhibition will showcase the work of 10-12 major contemporary Asian and Pacific artists from the Queensland Arts Gallery’s Collection and comprises works from previous Asia Pacific Triennials. Highlighting how the APT continues to provide a unique international platform for the exhibition and interpretation of contemporary Asian and Pacific art.
A Travelling Exhibition from the Queensland Art Gallery

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THE COLLECTION: Cairns Regional Gallery Acquisitions 2006 To 2008
25 December 2009 - 28 February 2010

An exhibition that celebrates the artistic heritage of the Cairns Regional Gallery Collection, specifically works acquired between 2006 and 2008 ranging from oil and acrylic paintings to printmaking to sculpture.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition

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Recent Acquisitions
12 December 2008 - 25 January 2009

An exhibition which delves into the Gallery’s steadily growing collection of works of art produced by local, state and national artists. These works highlight the unique and distinctive Tropical North Queensland cultural and visual arts practices. The selection covers works acquired between 2006 & 2008.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition
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Ocean to Outback: Australian landscape paintings 1850-1950
20 June 2008 - 27 July 2008

This exhibition documents the most dynamic century of landscape painting from the colonial 1850’s to the immediate period following World War II. Over this century, landscape painting was the "great" subject of Australian art. This fascination and love of the Australian landscape continues to this day.
A National Gallery of Australia Travelling Exhibition
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Cuisine and Country: A gastronomic venture in Australian Art
1 August 2008 - 6 September 2008

A diverse range of historic, modernist and contemporary artworks, this exhibition is designed to take the audiences on a gastronomic odyssey through distinctive Australian artworks inspired by food related matters.
A Travelling Exhibition from Orange Regional Gallery
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Torrid Zones
12 September 2008 - 26 October 2008

An exhibition from the Cairns Regional Gallery Collection depicting the landscape from Cardwell to Cooktown with additional works on loan from Arone Meeks, Geoff Dixon, Claudine Marzik, Steven Nowakowski & Roland Nancarrow.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Curated Exhibition
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Myth to Modern - Bronzes from the Queensland Art Gallery Collection
10 October 2008 - 30 November 2008

A showcase of the long-standing use of bronze in a variety of subjects and themes in Western Sculpture. Myth, legend and portraiture feature in works dating from c1700 to the late twentieth century.
A Travelling Exhibition from the Queensland Art Gallery.
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Recent Acquisitions
20 April - 10 June 2007

An exhibition of recently acquired works from the Cairns Regional Gallery Collection, which now exceeds 800 works of art.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition

Images Of The North
26 December 2008 - 5 April 2009

An opportunity to explore some of the many artistic treasures created by artists of all backgrounds, equally inspired by Tropical North Queensland.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition
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Art Bank 25 years
13 July - 19 August 2007

Artbank, the Australian Government art rental initiative, is at the forefront of collecting contemporary art and craft from Australia’s emerging and established Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Celebrating 25 years this exhibition features artworks acquired each year of its operation including photography, sculpture, paintings, glass and Indigenous artworks.
A Travelling Exhibition supported by Visions Australia.

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Likeness: Portraiture from the Collection
30 November 2007 - 27 January 2008

Portraiture is a visual representation of individual people with through medium painting, photography or other artist representations, in which the faces and it's expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality and even the mood of the person. Portraiture from the Collection showcases a selection of portraits from the Gallery's growing Collection.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Collection Exhibition.

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