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Arts and Culture
Discover how we promote art and culture in our communities
Service Overview
We provide a variety of literacy and learning services through our Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs). Recognising the significance of culture in art, we also support and promote regional art centres throughout the area.
- Art centres in the TSIRC footprint
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3
- Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs)
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10
- TSIRC divisions
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15
Key Initiatives
Indigenous Knowledge Centres
The Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) are a partnership with Queensland's State Library, dedicated to providing innovative technology, literacy, and learning programs that empower our communities through shared learning experiences. We collaborate with local communities to preserve their knowledge, culture, and heritage, ensuring that our traditions remain strong for future generations.
Local Art Centres
The outer islands of the Torres Strait are celebrated for their vibrant traditional dance, music, arts, crafts, stories, and languages. Hundreds of talented artists contribute to the region, with three independent art centres creating high-quality artwork showcased at festivals and exhibitions worldwide. The Council is proud to support and promote these local artists and art centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
IKCs are community hubs offering technology, literacy, and learning programs to preserve and share Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
TSIRC promotes local artists by supporting art centres that create and showcase traditional artworks at global festivals and exhibitions.
TSIRC promotes traditional dance, music, arts, crafts, storytelling, and language preservation across the Torres Strait Islands.
Contact Us
All enquiries, please contact us:
Phone: 07 4034 5700
Email: info@tsirc.qld.gov.au
Postal Address: PO Box 7336 Cairns QLD 4870