Accelerators towards excellence

There are a number of large-scale projects already in the pipeline that will act as accelerators to Council’s five-year Strategy for Culture and the Arts.

The New Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) Linked to the new Munro Martin Parklands, CPAC’s combination of better facilities, increased audience capacity and state-of-the-art technology will ensure that Cairns will attract the very best touring shows, and provide a professional platform for our home-grown performers.

Cairns Courthouse Arts Precinct The refurbishment of the Cairns Courthouse will spearhead the creation of a new art precinct in Cairns. This will also include refurbishment of two other heritage-listed buildings, the Public Office Building, now the Cairns Art Gallery, and the former Mulgrave Shire Council Chambers.

Cairns Commonwealth Games Event City Arts Programs Cairns is an event city for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and will host a 12-day art and cultural program that will showcase Cairns lifestyle, culture and creativity to the world.

State of the Arts Report Ground-breaking collaboration between James Cook University (JCU) and Central Queensland University (CQU) will deliver an annual State of the Arts report that will monitor and measure the outcomes of this Cultural Strategy, and provide tangible evidence of the value of culture and the arts to the local community and economy.