UMI Arts

06/10/2026

Missed out on our awesome exhibition launch on Friday evening? That's alright, come and take a spin around the gallery with us....🧡

Culture through Our Eyes Youth Exhibition &
Exhibition-Ready Program Grduates Exhibition
🚪OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY
🕰️10am - 4pm
🧡Free entry, all welcome

02/10/2026

✨ WHAT A NIGHT! ✨

A few team snaps from the incredible launch evening tonight! 🥳

The gallery was looking absolutely spectacular, filled with an amazing collection of artworks from the young artists of Culture Through Our Eyes, alongside powerful new series from our talented Exhibition-Ready 2026 graduates, Shane Gibson and Tommy Pau. 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along to celebrate with us tonight and show your support for First Nations art, culture and our emerging artists. 🧡

And of course, an enormous thank you to our incredible team and everyone who helped bring these exhibitions and tonight’s event together — and most importantly, to all of the artists who shared their work with us. Your creativity, stories and voices are what make this exhibition so special. 🧡

More photos from tonight coming soon! 👀📸

01/10/2026

Thanks Cairns Local News for this lovely feature promoting these deadly talented young artists! 🧡 Exhibition launching tomorrow evening! 🥳

FIRST Nations artists at different stages of their creative careers will showcase their work in two new exhibitions opening at UMI Arts in Manoora next month.

01/10/2026

🎨 WE’RE GETTING EXCITED! 🎨

Tomorrow evening, Culture Through Our Eyes launches at UMI Arts Gallery — celebrating the creativity, culture and voices of the next generation of First Nations artists. 🙌🏽

We’re incredibly proud of our 26 young First Nations artists, many of whom will be exhibiting their artwork for the very first time. ❤️

A huge shout-out to young artists Jesseeka Cassidy and Jahnesta Nona, who bravely stepped in front of the cameras this week to chat with media about their artwork, culture and experience preparing for an exhibition. They spoke with such confidence and passion — we reckon there are some future stars right here! 🤩

And there’s even more to celebrate! The launch will also feature two solo exhibitions by our Exhibition-Ready program graduates, Shane Gibson and Robert Tommy Pau — two established artists presenting powerful new series created this year.

🌟 Emerging artists. Established artists. Culture, creativity and community.

Come along tomorrow night, show your support and help us celebrate these deadly First Nations artists and their incredible work.

📍 UMI Arts Gallery, Manoora
📅 Tomorrow evening
🎟️ Free entry — all welcome!

Bring your mob, bring your mates and come celebrate with us! ❤️🖤💛


National Indigenous Times Bumma Bippera 987fm Cairns Post Cairns Local News Entertainment Cairns Djarragun College Trinity Bay State High School

01/10/2026

‘𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑶𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌’ 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒏𝒔! 🎉

https://www.entertainmentcairns.com/newsletters/newsletter-20262909-6203.html

⭐️ The exhibition explores how young First Nations artists use art to express, preserve and carry forward their culture, traditions and languages. 🌅 Featuring a diverse range of approaches — from acrylic painting and miniature drawings to digital textile prints and contemporary mixed-media sculpture — the exhibition offers a glimpse into the individual perspectives, interests and cultural connections of the next generation of artists.

Join UMI Arts for the opening of two exhibitions celebrating First Nations creativity, culture and contemporary artistic practice.

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29/09/2026

From sculptures to digital textiles featuring the artists’ own microscopic blood cells, 26 First Nations teens are displaying their biological and cultural heritage in a powerful exhibition 📍KEEP READING ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xLa5DP

28/09/2026

🔥 HELP US KEEP THE FIRE BURNING 🔥

Big Talk One Fire is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of First Nations art, culture, music, dance and community, bringing thousands of people together in the heart of Gimuy/Cairns.

But an event of this scale takes a community to make it happen.

💛 Your donation helps us keep Big Talk One Fire going — supporting artists, performers, young people and the cultural program that makes this festival so special.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Help keep the fire burning. ❤️‍🔥

👉 Donate today via the link and help us bring Big Talk One Fire 2026 to life.

Big Talk One Fire is more than a festival. It is a lived cultural experience where community gathers in a welcoming, joyful and respectful space. Audiences can watch dance and music, hear stories, mee

28/09/2026

🔥 CALLING ALL FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND CREATORS: LIMITED PLACES LEFT AT BIG TALK ONE FIRE ARTISAN MARKET! 🔥

Got art, handmade goods, fashion, jewellery, crafts or something special to share? Apply this week to be part of the First Nations Artisan Market at Big Talk One Fire 2026!

📍 Prime market positions opposite the main stage
✨ 3000+ visitors expected
🌿 Beautiful setting in Munro Martin Parklands, Gimuy/Cairns
🖤 Be a part of a vibrant celebration of First Nations art, culture, music and community

APPLY THIS WEEK — LIMITED STALLS REMAINING!

25/09/2026

Thanks for the awesome feature Bumma Bippera 987fm! 🤩 We have again been blown away by the artwork and amazing talent of these young First Nations artists, and we can't to wait to launch their incredible exhibition next Friday.
All welcome, see you all there! 🥳✨

23/09/2026

COMING SOON! 👀

Two artists. Two distinct voices.

Meet the artists of EXHIBITION-READY 2026: Shane GIBSON & Robert Tommy PAU.

🧡 Culture. Country. Community.

Opening Friday 2 October | 6PM
UMI Arts Gallery | Free entry | All welcome!