KickArts Contemporary Arts

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Located in the cultural hub of the central business district of Cairns, KickArts Contemporary Arts is a key destination for local and tourist visitors alike who wish to experience the vibrant contemporary visual culture of Tropical North Queensland. Established in 1992 as an artists' collective, KickArts developed into a not for profit organisation dedicated to facilitating, presenting and promoting contemporary arts and extending the experience and cultural life of northern Australians and more than 2.2 million annual visitors to Cairns.

Delivering a dynamic and diverse exhibition program of over 22 exhibitions annually, KickArts highlights the work of local, national and international artists. With a strong education and public program KickArts welcomes more than 45,000 visitors annually. KickArts also represents the work of local artists and the surrounding art centres of Far North Queensland providing clientele with access to high quality works of art from the region.