News from Brisbane
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Date Added:20 March 2012
Brisbane’s arts, exhibitions and urban villages.
Brisbane’s arts and cultural sector has been described as eclectic, dynamic and inspiring! As a visitor to Brisbane you will have opportunities to engage in a diverse program of national and international events plus a program dedicated to local emerging and established artists and performers.
Gallery of Modern Art
South of the river, right by the Congress venue, is the official cultural precinct of the city. From the Brisbane Conference and Exhibition Centre you will have easy access to the cultural precinct’s highlights – the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) (http://qag.qld.gov.au/). GoMA, the largest modern and purpose-built art museum in the southern hemisphere is gaining a world wide reputation for offering a range of exclusive exhibitions not seen anywhere else in Australia.
If independent creative spaces are more your thing you can try the Phillip Bacon Gallery, Heiser Gallery, Fusions Gallery, Jan Murphy Gallery, The Fort Arts Hub, Red Sea Gallery and Nine Lives – all located in the hip hub of Fortitude Valley, located in central Brisbane and known to locals as ‘The Valley’).
The Valley is one of Brisbane’s contemporary, sophisticated and progressive urban villages. Another is the boutique centre of Paddington in the city’s west. Each one of Brisbane’s urban villages reflects the character, charm, culture and climate of the City’s personality.
If arts and urban life are your interests, you will find a range of options to complement the professional programme of the Congress. Accompanying family and friends will find their days are easily filled while you are building your professional skills and networks at the Congress.
See you in Brisbane!