About us

Named after Judith Wright, the celebrated Australian poet and activist, the Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC) is a vibrant and contemporary visual and performing arts hub, located in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.

Home to some of Queensland’s and Australia’s most dynamic arts organisations, JWAC is a creative space for exciting visual arts programming and for the development and presentation of original and innovative contemporary performance works, including cabaret, circus, dance, music, spoken word and multi-disciplinary arts.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Mature Program

Mature Program | Australasian Dance Collective

Start date from 17 February 2024 (Saturdays)
Presented by ADC
Cost $20 Single | $90 for 5 classes | $160 for 10 classes

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Amanda Bennetts, Stealth Care: Wellness from the Algorithm, 2024, Studio view. Photo: Christine Hall

Stealth Care: Wellness from the Algorithm | Outer Space

Start date 18 June 2024
End date 3 August 2024
Presented by Outer Space
Cost Free

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Photo: Amanda Bennetts, Stealth Care: Wellness from the Algorithm, 2024, Studio view. Photo: Christine Hall

Courtesy Madman Entertainment

Florian Habich'st Spookers | Institute of Modern Art (IMA)

Start date 29 June 2024
End date 11 October 2024
Presented by Institute of Modern Art (IMA) 
Cost Free

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Photo: Courtesy Madman Entertainment

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Acknowledgement of Country

Arts Queensland acknowledges and pays respect to the custodians and Elders, past present and emerging, of Country and First Nations peoples in Queensland. We acknowledge the continuation of diverse cultural practices and knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that the Judith Wright Arts Centre website may contain images of people who have passed away.