| What's
it all about?
The
Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns brings
together a variety of exciting art forms under
one roof. It is a dynamic
cultural facility that showcases the breadth
and energy of contemporary art in all its established
and emerging forms.
Located at 96 Abbott Street, the building was
originally constructed as the Cairns Main Roads
Building. This fine example of 1970's architecture
was dramatically transformed through a $2.7m
Millennium Arts Project grant and the new Centre
of Contemporary Arts opened its doors early in
2004. Since then, it has become a landmark
building in Cairns, with its distinctive, colourful
jelly baby sculptures by Cairns artist Sophie
Cadman providing a focal point for residents
and visitors to the city.
The Centre of Contemporary Arts is home to three
arts companies: JUTE,
a professional theatre company; KickArts, a
contemporary visual arts company; and the End
Credits Film Club. Together, their
ever-changing artistic and educational programs
continue to inspire, surprise and entertain. The
KickArts galleries are open to the public from
10am until 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and admission
is free.
The architect-designed gallery spaces and beautifully
appointed theatre are available for hire for
corporate and community functions, depending
on the exhibitions and theatrical productions
being presented at the time. The Centre
of Contemporary Arts is a refreshingly different
venue for product launches, client functions,
special presentations or social functions.

The
Centre of Contemporary Arts Jelly Babies
"GILBERT,
OLIVER, PENELOPE, ROXANNE AND YASMIN"
The
delicious public art sculptures at the Centre
of Contemporary Arts were created by Cairns
artist Sophie Cadman from fibreglass and acrylic
paint. They communicate and
celebrate the cultural diversity of our community,
embracing all, but favouring none.
The
work is titled "GILBERT, OLIVER, PENELOPE,
ROXANNE AND YASMIN". Each jelly baby is
equal in its form but individual in its colour.
This celebration is communicated through a medium
that is recognised and enjoyed regardless of
culture or age - lollies!
The
final artwork is constructed from fibreglass and
acrylic paint, it benefits and enhances the overall
environment and strengthens community ownership.
It is a signature piece that can be used to identify
the Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns.
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