NorthSite Contemporary Arts
Highlights
- Explore over 30 dynamic exhibitions annually, showcasing the vibrant creativity of Far North Queensland artists.
- Discover unique fine art prints and handcrafted jewellery from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists at NorthSite Store.
- Engage with the only professional printmaking facility in Far North Queensland, fostering community collaboration and artistic growth.
- Relax at the onsite café, enjoying refreshments while soaking in the inspiring atmosphere of NorthSite Contemporary Arts.
NorthSite Contemporary Arts is a leading art organisation, gallery, studio, and store, situated in Gimuy/Cairns, Queensland.
The galleries are located within the Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. They present over 30 high-quality exhibitions and projects each year, that inspire and engage the community. They support over 500 contemporary artists through exhibitions, programs, and retail, collaborating with a wide network of partners to showcase significant contemporary art and design from across Far North Queensland, including the Gulf, Cape York, Torres Strait, Australia and linking with partners across the Asia Pacific region.
The NorthSite Store offers a curated selection of fine art prints by leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, alongside a diverse array of unique jewellery, paintings, objects, and publications. The collection showcases locally sourced, high-quality artworks that celebrate the vibrant creativity of the region.
NorthSite Art Studios in Edge Hill is the only professional printmaking facility of its kind in Far North Queensland, fostering community collaboration, artistic development and creative technology.
From the beginnings as an artist-driven collective to becoming a leading contemporary arts institution, the artists remain at the heart of everything they do.
Located opposite Cairns Aquarium at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Dealer Membership by Indigenous Art Code
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Valet parking.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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