Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Get Around to the Tanks Art Centre for Cairns Festival 2012


The Tanks Arts Centre is an unusual entertainment venue in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia. The Tanks Arts Centre is a business unit of Cairns Regional Council, in the Community, Sports & Cultural Division. Situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, just 4km north of the city’s CBD, the centre is an iconic and innovative, multi-use, contemporary arts facility creatively housed in three converted World War 2 naval oil storage tanks, and set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop. 

Tanks combines two main functions, that of a ‘presenter’ organisation offering a range of arts and cultural events and activities to a mixed audience, and a community cultural development organisation which aims to proactively engage local communities in cultural expression and participation.

Ink Masters Print Exhibition
Inkmasters presents this highly anticipated exhibition of works developed through Artist inResidence workshops, invited artists from around Australia and Inkmasters Cairns Inc. artists. The Closing Party will be held on Wed 22 Aug, after Pecha Kucha Night.
Starts:
27 Jul 2012 09:00 am
Ends:
22 Aug 2012 04:30 pm
Location:
Tanks - inside Tank 4
Admission:
FREE
Web:
Email:
Contact:
+61 7 4032 6600

Cairns PechaKucha Night
PechaKucha is an international phenomenon which started in Japan and has spread around the world. Presenters talk about their passion of choice, speaking to 20 images for 20 seconds each image. A range of topics are covered, leading the audience through an interesting tapestry of dialogue. 
Starts:
22 Aug 2012 07:30 pm
Ends:
22 Aug 2012 09:30 pm
Location:
Tanks - Tank 5
Admission:
$5 at door only
Contact:
+61 7 4032 6600

Mia Dyson + Lanie Lane
Join Mia Dyson and Lanie Lane at Tanks for one night of memorable tunes. Dyson’s voice soars and slides, taking you through her beautifully composed set, complemented by her bluesy guitar. Lane came to Cairns last year with Claire Bowditch, impressing the crowd with her powerful vocals and charming character.
Starts:
24 Aug 2012 07:00 pm
Ends:
24 Aug 2012 09:30 pm
Location:
Tanks - Tank 5
Admission:
$40 / $35 (MA15+)
Web:
Contact:
1300 855 835



Pride Exhibition

Tropical Pride’s Annual Art Show will return in 2012, displaying paintings, drawings, mixed media, and photos, entered by people across the community. All artists are welcome to enter up to ten pieces of artwork. There will be fantastic prizes awarded to the Best of Show and a People’s Choice Award.
Starts:
26 Aug 2012 10:00 am
Ends:
26 Aug 2012 06:00 pm
Location:
Tanks
Admission:
Free for those with a tropical pride ticket
Web:
Contact:
+61 7 4041 5451

Tropical Pride Fair Day
This is the highlight of the 2012 Cairns Tropical Pride Festival. Come and join in the fun of a day full of food and frivolity, presenting diverse community stalls, a wealth of talented performers across two stages, including the Cairns OutLoud Gay and Lesbian Choir, events such as the popular Gay Art Exhibition and the Dog Show.
Starts:
26 Aug 2012 10:00 am
Ends:
26 Aug 2012 06:00 pm
Location:
Tanks
Admission:
$5
Web:
Contact:
+61 7 4041 5451

Igor and his evil genius

Igor and his Evil Genius are a mother and child duo, who twist and twirl through the crowd, conducting weird and wonderful experiments as they go. 
Starts:
26 Aug 2012 02:00 pm
Ends:
26 Aug 2012 04:00 pm
Location:
Tanks
Admission:
Free
Email:
Contact:
0478 564 374

Queensland Poetry Slam
The search is on for Queensland’s best spoken word poet. Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at this Slam heat – an exciting live event where you, the audience, is the judge!
Starts:
27 Aug 2012 06:30 pm
Ends:
27 Aug 2012 10:00 pm
Location:
Tanks - Tank 5
Admission:
FREE
Contact:
+61 7 4032 6600

Energy Exhibition
ENERGY is an annual showcase of visual arts, produced by schools students across the region. Featuring works submitted in the 2012 Creative Generations Awards, ENERGY presents the best young and emerging artists of our region, reflecting a professionalism and maturity well beyond their age.
Starts:
31 Aug 2012 09:00 am
Ends:
31 Aug 2012 04:30 pm
Frequency:
Every weekday, until 5th Oct 2012
Location:
Tanks - Tank 4
Admission:
FREE
Web:
Contact:
+61 7 4032 6600

Jazz Up North - Grace Knight

A leading lady of Australian music who electrifi ed audiences as lead singer of the Eurogliders and continues to transfi x with her luscious vocals, we present Grace Knight at Tanks as a part of the Jazz Up North series. Her sexy tracks and commanding stage presence make this a night not to be missed!
Starts:
31 Aug 2012 06:30 pm
Ends:
31 Aug 2012 10:00 pm
Location:
Tanks - Tank 5 fully seated
Admission:
$40 or $35 concession. MA15+
Web:
Email:
Contact:
Ticketlink 1300 855 835

Contact 
STREET ADDRESS - Tanks Arts Centre, 46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill, CAIRNS   QLD   4870

POSTAL ADDRESS - Tanks Arts Centre, PO Box 359, CAIRNS   QLD   4870

PHONE - +61 7 4032 6600;  FAX - +61 7 4032 2610

EMAIL - General – info@tanksartscentre.com
Ticket Enquiries – ticketing@ticketlink.com.au

WEBSITE - http://www.tanksartscentre.com

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