Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA) - Cairns
Direct Phone Number : (07) 4050 9401
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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.
