Young Creatives Cairns with Melania Jack

25 – 26 June 2025

9am – 3pm

NorthSite Contemporary Arts Studios

Curious about a career in the arts after school? The Young Creatives Program is an exciting two-day professional development program guided by artist Melania Jack.

Meet local artists and arts industry professionals to explore career pathways and connect with likeminded students. Gain real-world experience in hands-on activities, exhibition tours, and panel discussions. Receive region-specific mentoring through group discussions and making sessions. This is a multi-disciplinary program – join us if you are interested in art, creative projects, film, writing, drama or anything creative!

Program Highlights:

• Exhibition tour and talks at Court House Gallery Cairns and behind the scenes look at install with  NorthSite Contemporary Arts
• Hands-on workshops with local practitioners including printmaking, photography, theatre and creative writing – all exploring creative development and the artists’ experiences in the arts
• Panel discussion with industry leaders and artists discussing pathways, their journey in the arts and the variety of creative opportunities available
• creative skills development, mentoring and fun activities!

What to bring:

• a hat
• comfortable clothes, and shoes for walking

This program is catered! Make sure you let us know any dietary requirements or allergies upon registration

Thanks to Creative Crunchers, Flying Arts is able to provide bursaries to attend this workshop for free!

Flying Arts encourage the use of sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and public transport.