Alcaston Gallery representing Mornington Island Art at:

CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2011

FRIDAY 19 – SUNDAY 22 AUGUST



Location: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal
Wharf Street, Trinity Bay Inlet Cairns, Queensland

Art Fair Hours: Fri 10am–9pm; Sat & Sun 10am–6pm

Stands: 2 & 3

Entry: Free



Alcaston Gallery is thrilled to once again be exhibiting at the 3rd Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2011. The tropical landscape of far north Queensland comes alive with this unique free three-day event, located at the beautifully renovated and historic Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, which is within walking distance on city centre and The Esplanade. This magnificent, heritage-listed building boasts mountain and sea views, as well as overlooking the mangroves of Trinity Inlet.

Participation in CIAF is by invitation only, and as a result, an even balance of leading commercial art galleries and Indigenous art centres are able to showcase art by Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists all in the one fantastic venue. Alcaston Gallery, in conjunction with Mornington Island Art, will exhibit paintings and sculpture by Queensland artists that will amaze and delight! Our two adjoining stands will feature work by a hand-picked selection of Bentinck and Mornington Island artists including the incomparable Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, and her daughters, Amanda Gabori and Elsie Gabori, Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul, Emily Ngarnal Evans, Netta Loogatha, Dolly Loogatha and Nancy Wilson.

Alcaston Gallery is extremely dedicated to the development and exposure of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and this could not be achieved without the continued support of the Queensland Government through the Queensland Indigenous Arts Marketing and Export Agency (QIAMEA). Together we strive to not only develop the career paths and livelihoods of many artists, but also to showcase the beauty and freshness of their country and unique artworks to Australia and the world.

For more information on the CIAF 2011 program (including the CIAF Symposium) please visit www.ciaf.com.au


Yours sincerely,


Beverly Knight




PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Opening Party Dates & Times: Thursday 18 August 2011, 6 – 10 pm Location: Shed #3 Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, Wharf Street, Cairns Entry: All tickets $59.20 each

CIAF Exhibition Dates & Times: Friday 19 – Sunday 21 August 2011, Fri – Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–6pm
Location: Cairns Regional Gallery, corner Abbott and Shields Streets, Cairns Entry: Free

CIAF Symposium Date & Times: Friday 19 August 2011, 9am-5pm Location: Jute Theatre, Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott Street, Cairns Entry: $50 Full / $25 Concession