The refurbished facade of the Mulgrave Gallery, formerly the Mulgrave Shire Council offices
I recently photographed the refurbished and restored Mulgrave Gallery for Total Project Architects, for the project portfolio and awards submission. Housed in the former Mulgrave Shire Council Chambers (1912), the gallery is an engaging new art space on the Cairns Esplanade with unique architectural features, including historical vaults, high ceilings and restored verandahs. The interiors of the gallery provide an interesting backdrop to diverse exhibitions and displays that showcase the North Queensland communities and culture.
Visitors enjoying an exhibition in the Boardroom Gallery – of the art spaces in the Mulgrave Gallery
The refurbished facade of the Mulgrave Gallery on the Cairns Esplanade
Exhibition in the Engineers Gallery, on the wings of the main gallery
The spacious interior of the Mulgrave Gallery showing the main art space as well as vaults either side converted as niche display areas
The rear of the Mulgrave Gallery with it’s refurbished verandah and pathway linking it to the Courthouse Gallery
The Boardroom Gallery featuring an indigenous artwork exhibition
The garden and outdoor seating area at the Mulgrave Gallery
The entrance to the Mulgrave Gallery illuminated at twilight
Interior of the Boardroom Gallery – the largest visual space in the Mulgrave Gallery
The rear of the gallery featuring the original verandah and iron ballustrade
Visitors enjoying a photographic exhibition in the refurbished gallery spaces
View from the refurbished rear verandah of the Mulgrave Gallery to the Courthouse Gallery
The refurbished verandah of the Mulgrave Gallery, formerly the 1912 built Mulgrave Shire Council offices
Visitors watching a twilight film on the lawn at the rear of the Mulgrave Gallery
The rear of the refurbished building
The refurbished facade and entrance of the Mulgrave Gallery, formerly the Mulgrave Shire Council offices