Judith Wright Arts Centre facts for kids

The Judith Wright Arts Centre, often called The Judy, is a special place in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland. It's a hub for visual arts and performing arts. This means you can see everything from paintings and sculptures to live shows like theatre, music, and dance.

The Centre first opened its doors in October 2001 after being renovated. It is named after Judith Wright, a famous poet from Queensland. She was also a strong supporter of Indigenous rights and worked to protect the environment. The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, manages The Judy. You can find it at the corner of Berwick Street and 420 Brunswick Street.

What is The Judy?

The Judy is a lively place where artists can create and share their work. It has different spaces for performances. There are also three studios where dancers, actors, and musicians can practice.

The main performance area is a flexible black box theatre. This kind of theatre can be set up in many ways for different types of shows. The building itself has two parts: a two-storey section and a five-storey section. The larger part used to be a factory for Bushell's Tea.

Creative Groups at The Judy

Many amazing creative and cultural groups call The Judy home. These groups work on different kinds of art, from dance to digital media.

Some of the groups you can find there include:

• Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts
• Artour
• Australasian Dance Collective
• Blakdance
• Carbon Creative
• Circa Contemporary Circus
• Creative Partnerships Australia
• Flying Arts Alliance
• Institute of Modern Art
• Musica Viva

Events and Festivals

The Judy hosts exciting events throughout the year. Every year, it is home to the Queensland Poetry Festival. This festival celebrates poetry and spoken word.

From 2002 to 2018, The Judy also hosted BIGSOUND. This was a big music event that showcased new and upcoming music artists.

See also

• Culture of Brisbane