Opening Event // CIAF ’25 Satellite shows at NorthSite Contemporary Arts

Join us as we celebrate the opening of NorthSite Contemporary Arts’ CIAF Satellite exhibitions by Jymahl Savage & Tipoti Nona from Badu Art Centre, Brian Robinson, Marilyn Havini and Taloi Havini.

Enjoy a performance by Ben Hakalitz and Mario Celestino, view our new exhibitions and chat to the artists with a drink and nibble while Bulmba-ja activates for Cairns Indigenous Art Festival.

5:30pm – Doors Open to Bulmba-ja theatre into ‘Answer to the Call’ by Taloi Havini

6:15pm – Welcome to Country

6:30pm – Official Opening and Acknowledgements

Emceed by Aven Noah Jn, Curator, NorthSite Contemporary Arts
Speeches by Badu Art Centre, Brian Robinson and Taloi Havini.
7pm – Performance by Ben Hakalitz and Mario Celestino

7:20pm – Procession led by artists into Bulmba-ja galleries

9pm – Event close

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