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ARTNOW FNQ 2019 DRAWN TO WATER
13 December 2019 – 2 February 2020 CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS FROM
A who’s who of local contemporary art is currently THE COLLECTION
showing at the Cairns Art Gallery. ARTNOW FNQ is a 6 December 2019 – 19 January 2020
biennial exhibition of recent works by the best and most
exciting contemporary artists who live in or have cultural Don’t miss this magical and imaginative exhibition of
connection to Cairns and Far North Queensland. children’s story book illustrations by three celebrated artists
from the region - Arone Meeks, Anna Eglitis and Percy
Each year, a guest judge is invited to select up to thirty Trezise. Each of their original artworks portrays engaging
artists from the region to participate in the exhibition. images of native Australian animals found in Far North
This year, Max Delany, Artistic Director and CEO of Queensland, with a common linking theme of water as a
the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) source of life and a place for coming together and sharing.
and a highly respected contemporary art curator and
commentator on new directions in Australian and Suitable for all ages, Drawn to Water includes interactive
international art, will be in Cairns for the opening event spaces and hands-on activities for all the family to
and will announce works selected for purchase by the encourage reading, listening, talking and sharing of ideas.
Gallery for its permanent collection.

IMAGE
Percy TREZISE
Land of the Magpie Goose People 1997
gouache
30 x 56 cm
Purchased by Cairns Regional Gallery with the MORE:cairnsartgallery.com.au
assistance of Annette Trezise, 2003.

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