KickArts Contemporary Arts is the leading contemporary visual arts organisation in regional Queensland and one of the most innovative in the state. Based in Cairns, with a demographic encompassing Far North Queensland and extending into the remote and regional communities of Cape York and Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait), KickArts is dedicated to facilitating and promoting contemporary arts and extending the experience and cultural life of northern Australians and the 2.2 million annual visitors to Cairns.

In April 2004 KickArts, in partnership with JUTE Theatre, opened the Centre of Contemporary Arts, a unique and innovative new multi-purpose contemporary arts facility, located at 96 Abbott Street in the central business district of Cairns. The Centre is animated by KickArts's creative program of gallery exhibitions and the KickArts Shop on a daily basis, forming a catalyst and hub featuring Australian and International artists, professional development programs and 'KidsArt', a program of workshops especially designed for children. These activities have become a recognised benchmark and a link for the local and transitory tourist community alike to experience the vital and unique contemporary visual culture of northern Australia.

KickArts is a not for profit company limited by guarantee and has a Board of Directors who are responsible for the strategic direction and financial management of the company. The KickArts Board of Directors employs professional staff to manage the business of KickArts and together they have led the company from strength to strength. It should be noted that KickArts has had the support of many generous volunteers over its 15 year history, without whom we would not be where we are today.

KickArts is financially supported by Arts Queensland and the Australia Council for the Arts, by artists and many Sponsors and Patrons. The results from this fantastic support facilitate the ever expanding creative contemporary art program.

KickArts raises over 60% of its revenue through its commercial activities, sponsorship and donations. These provide substantial and essential funding that is reinvested back into our creative program which extends the understanding and appreciation of contemporary culture.

KickArts would like to thank all those who come together to make our organisation the leading contemporary art organisation of Far North Queensland.