Court House Gallery

38 Abbott Street Cairns City Cairns

Live Performance & Visual Arts Venue

The complex comprises of the Court House and the Cairns Art Gallery. The two-acre site has been reserved since 1876 for public purposes, and both buildings were erected between the First and Second World Wars. The construction and design of these buildings reflect the confidence the State Government had in Cairns as an important regional centre.

Throughout the year. the venue will present a vibrant program of shared arts experiences, suitable to a diverse audience with maximum engagement in mind. The dynamic program of events and exhibitions will be experimental in nature while remaining relevant to the City’s Strategy for Culture and the Arts 2022.

History:
Construction of this low-set concrete building with a simple classic facade began in 1919. Now restored, it features wide timber verandas on the rear and side elevations and a crest over the entrance door. It replaced the original Cairns Court House, which was opened in 1884 on the Esplanade which by 1890 had been outgrown by the local court and was entering a state of disrepair.

Upcoming Visual Arts events for this venue 'Court House Gallery'
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Janjari by Dr Fiona Foley
9:30AM
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Dancer: A National Portrait Gallery Exhibition
9:30AM
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Dancer: A National Portrait Gallery Exhibition
9:30AM
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Janjari by Dr Fiona Foley
9:30AM
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Dancer: A National Portrait Gallery Exhibition
9:30AM
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Janjari by Dr Fiona Foley
9:30AM
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Melting Pot 2024 - Cairns Potters Club 50th Jubilee National Ceramics Exhibition
9:30AM
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Paper Tigers
9:30AM
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Paper Tigers
9:30AM
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Paper Tigers
9:30AM
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Paper Tigers
9:30AM
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Paper Tigers
9:30AM
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Paper Tigers
9:30AM
   
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Manager: Stephen Foster
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Venue Information
Address: 38 Abbott Street, Cairns City,
Cairns, QLD, 4870
Opening Times: Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 9:30am to 5pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm
Monday and Sunday: closed
Type of food (if any): Please see The Court House Facebook page
Liquor License: No
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