Indigenous Art Centre Alliance

14/08/2026

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07/08/2026

Girringun Art Centre at DAAF 2026!

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre is all set up at Darwin Aboriginal Arts Fair today. The fair opened last night with some amazing dancing and performance. We are here at the Fair at the Darwin Convention Centre for the next 3 days so come down and see our new prints, ceramics, weavings, paintings, fabrics and fashion and our traditional artefacts. Here is our amazing Arts Worker and Artist Nephi Denham and Artist Tonya Grant hard at work at the stall. Come and say hi!

07/08/2026

Come on down to the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair today, tomorrow and Sunday, catch up with IACA member art centres and grab yourself a one-of-a-kind artwork.







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01/08/2026

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died.Queensland's First Nations fashion industry celebrated a...

31/07/2026

The Indigenous Art Centre Alliance (IACA) is proud to represent its First Nations member art centres from Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait at the 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF).

Taking place on Larrakia Country, at the Darwin Convention Centre, from 7–9 August 2026, the Fair is open Friday 10.00am–4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am–5.00pm and Sunday 10.00am–4.00pm, with free public entry.

IACA member art centres will showcase vibrant exhibition booths featuring exceptional contemporary artworks, cultural products and unique merchandise, while promoting their artists, stories and communities.

As DAAF celebrates its 20th anniversary, visitors are invited to experience the extraordinary creativity and cultural diversity of Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait in one location.

Whether you’re a collector, visitor or first-time attendee, this is a rare opportunity to meet art centre representatives, purchase artwork directly from Indigenous-owned art centres and celebrate one of Australia’s most significant First Nations arts events.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

29/07/2026

IACA is DAAF ready! See you next week Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

Australia’s Largest Indigenous Art Fair! Engage with the contemporary creations of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures, 6-9 August 2026. Event and ticket details, What's on, public program, where to stay.

28/07/2026

Introducing the 2026 ELEVATE - IACA Indigenous Artworker Program participants:

Five First Nations Artworkers from IACA member Art Centres across Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait have been chosen to participate in the 2026 IACA Indigenous Artworker Program. They are:

- Genua Thaiday (Finance Officer) from Erub Arts
- Renee Wilson (Manager) from Mornington Island Arts
- Gertie Tomsana (Admin Coordinator) from Moa Arts
- Nephi Denham (Workshop Coordinator) from Girringun Arts and Culture
- Zileache Aki-Fujii (Artworker) from Badu Art Centre

Now in its 7th year, IACA’s Indigenous Artwork Program (IIAP) provides vital tailored, hands-on training, professional development and mentoring to First Nations Artworkers from Far North Queensland and Torres Strait Island Art Centres.

The Program develops the professional skills, provides real-life career pathways, and boosts the confidence of Artworkers through workshops and activities delivered in partnership with major cultural institutions and industry experts from across the sector.

To be delivered in the second half of 2026, this year’s program includes Art Fair support, a one-week Cairns Artworker Conference, a one-week Canberra Field Trip, online training and Graduation at the end-of-year IACA Members Conference.

Workshop topics will include Governance, Financial Management, WH+S, HR, Product Development, Artwork Pricing, Photography, Digital Media, Marketing + Promotions, Gallery Partnerships, Retail Opportunities, Collections Management, Artwork Conservation, Exhibition Design and Curatorial Skills.

14/07/2026

Lex Namponan from Wik and Kugu Art Centre interview with ABC! Great explanation about Ku (dogs) and carving process.