The following is not an attempt to list all arts related contacts in Far North Queensland but more so links to organisations specialising in providing that information.

Arts association: local
Arts Nexus
Based in Cairns, Arts Nexus is a non profit, member-based regional arts development and cultural industry association providing services for the arts, entertainment and cultural sector in Far North Queensland. Also provides international links.

Art association: national
Australia Council for the Arts
Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. A service organisation enriching the life of the nation by supporting and promoting the practice and enjoyment of the arts. A wealth of information covering Literature, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance, etc.

Fuel 4 Arts.com
Fuel4arts.com delivers free audience and market development tools and ideas to professional arts marketers and artists.

NAVA (National Association for the Visual Arts Ltd)
A gateway to Australian Visual Arts and Craft. NAVA is the peak body representing the professional interests of the Australian visual arts and craft sector through advocacy, representation and service provision.

Art association: international
Art-Search
International art search engine and internet directory broken down into Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States. This network provides a free public resource available for all those interested in art.

Competitions
Martina's Studio (not currently active)
They produce an excellent book titled "Annual Art Competition & Exhibition Guide". Often available at Tanks Art Centre (Cairns) also.

Galleries: local
Arts Nexus
Look for their FNQ Cultural Directory which lists all local galleries.

Galleries: national
Australia Council for the Arts
Listing of Artist Run Spaces, Community & Student Galleries
A downloadable listing of artist run spaces, and community and student galleries in Australia compiled by the Visual Arts/Craft Board.

CAOs (Contemporary Arts Organisations of Australia)
CAOs is a national network of contemporary arts organisations which play a pivotal role in the development and support of contemporary art practice in Australia.

National Association for the Visual Arts Ltd
Listing of Exhibition spaces within Australia
This page provides links to contemporary art spaces, museums, artist run initiatives, university galleries, regional galleries, and more.

Umbrella Studio Association Incorporated
Umbrella Studio Association Incorporated is a Townsville based, not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation actively engaged in supporting contemporary visual arts in North Queensland and beyond.

Galleries: international
Art-Search
International art search engine and internet directory broken down into Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States. This network provides a free public resource available for all those interested in art.