Things To See and Do
Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA)
Cairns
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The Cairns Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA) brings together a variety of exciting art forms under one roof. Resident company, JUTE (Just Us Theatre Ensemble), a professional renowned theatre company presents an annual season of contemporary plays developed from the region, whilst KickArts Contemporary Arts mounts a changing program of contemporary exhibitions in both the Lower and Upper Galleries. Admission to the galleries and exhibitions is free.
Every first and third Sunday of the month End Credits Film Club runs special afternoon film screenings in the JUTE Theatre. Quality non-mainstream films include foreign language, art-house and short films, documentaries and films by indigenous filmmakers.
The Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA) is home to the five famous life sized jelly baby sculptures by artist Sophie Cadman that greet visitors to the Centre. Always smiling and always welcoming the jelly babies are a must-see, must-hug photo opportunity - a true icon in Cairns!
During the day the CoCA Cafe is a great place to relax, catch up with friends and enjoy creative light meals whilst checking out the programs of the creative companies. The KickArts Gallery Shop in the foyer offers Far North Queensland's latest and brightest Australian design and innovation shopping choices including unique jewellery, original artworks, glass art and wearable collectibles.
A comfortable walk within the City Centre of Cairns (corner of Florence and Abbott Streets), CoCA is fully air-conditioned and has both on-site and street parking and the local Sunbus stops right at the front door.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4050 9401
Email: info@coca.org.au
Web:
www.coca.org.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open 1000 to 1700 every day except closed on Monday and Sunday. Closed Public Holidays, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
Disabled: Disabled facilities are available on-site.
General Comments
The Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns (CoCA) is a fun destination for your next Corporate Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Party. It boasts unique facilities such as a fully retractable seated theatre which allows you to hold your next Workshop, Seminar or Conference. Then pack it all away to host a gala dinner. Or simply book their boardroom for a meeting and have all facilities at hand required to perform your business. Their on-site cafe/restaurant can provide scrumptious meals and organise original menus to cater for all occasions. There is access to performing and visual artists that can help to enliven your function. Enquire about their venue hire options and packages as they would love to help you stage your own masterpiece here at the Centre of Contemporary Arts.
How to get There
The Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns (CoCA) can be found at 96 Abbott Street (on the corner of Abbott and Florence Streets). The Centre is located within the City Centre of Cairns, a short stroll one block back from the Esplanade, near popular Aplin Street. You cannot miss the Centre of Contemporary Arts thanks to local artist Sophie Cadman's five colourful life size jelly baby sculptures. Just ask any taxi driver to take you to the home of the giant jelly babies. The Building was the former Department of Main Roads and has been completely transformed to accommodate the Centre's activities with generous air-conditioned and unique facilities.
