Kuku-Bulkaway Indigenous Art Gallery

29/05/2026

CIAF 2026 ARTISANS SHOWCASE

More than 130 First Nations artists. 36 stalls. A curated shopping and cultural experience unlike anywhere else in the country.

Returning to the Tanks Arts Centre Promenade this July, the CIAF Artisans Showcase brings together artists, makers, designers and cultural practitioners from across Queensland and Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait, presenting handcrafted works spanning weaving, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, fashion, textiles, cultural artefacts and contemporary design.

Formerly known as the Art Market, the program has evolved into a curated showcase celebrating both cultural continuity and innovation - a place to meet artists directly, hear the stories behind the work and support First Nations-owned businesses through ethical purchasing.

From rainforest to reef, freshwater to island communities, every stall carries distinct cultural knowledge, material practice and creative expression.

Opening Night and the On Country VIP Program offer audiences the chance to experience the Showcase before the weekend crowds arrive with early access to works, conversations with artists and first opportunities to collect across the fair.

Swipe through to explore the full list of CIAF 2026 Artisans Showcase stallholders.

View the full list of CIAF 2026 exhibitors, get tickets for Opening Night or register for the CIAF On Country VIP or Collectors Program at ciaf.com.au.

Images: 1. Sonia Pallet. Photograph: Leah Light Photography. 2. Yalanji Arts - Mossman Gorge. 3. Hopevale Arts & Culture Centre. 5. Kuku-Bulkaway Indigenous Art Gallery. 6. Moa Arts. Photographs: Blueclick Photography.

20/04/2026

Kuku Bulkaway Arts have a new range of accessories available at Northsite Gallery Store in Cairns now. The fabric designs were created by our textile design artists Irene Bowyer, Larissa Hale, Lauren Bowyer, Zeila Wallace, Colin Doughboy, Danny Gordon and Mariska Hale and were featured in the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Fashion Performance last year. We only have a limited stock in these new styles so grab one while you can! Image 1-Larissa Hale, Magpie Geese bag, 2 - Irene Bowyer, Crocodile Tote Bag, 3 - Seahorse bag by Mariska Hale, 4 - Quinkin Pouch by Lauren Bowyer, Mussel Pouch by Colin Doughboy.

01/04/2026

Kuku Bulkaway Designers are excited to be presenting our work on the runway at the Country to Couture Fashion event in Darwin this year. A little information about our collection is in this Vogue article which also features the other Indigenous designers in the event. Also there is a photo of our youngest designer Mariska Hale. Big congratulations to all the designers!

Vogue exclusively reveals this year’s distinguished lineup of runway designers.

24/09/2025

🌿 Thank you Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program! 🌿

We’re proud to share what we’ve been able to achieve thanks to the support of the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program:

🎨 Pottery Training & Skills Development
Our artists and arts workers have participated in pottery training with local trainers, learning new skills in materials and kiln use. This training has strengthened our creative capacity and brought new techniques into our community.

🖼️ Exhibition at Cooktown Festival
In June, during the Cooktown Festival weekend, we held an exhibition showcasing our pottery, fabric designs, and collaborative artworks. This was a huge milestone and a celebration of our local talent.

👕 CIAF 2025 – Our First Fashion Line!
We were thrilled to participate in CIAF 2025 — holding a booth in the Marketplace and taking part in the Fashion Show with our very first line of fabrics. This was an incredible opportunity to showcase our designs on a state and national stage.

✨ We’re deeply grateful to the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program for enabling these opportunities to grow our arts practice, strengthen community connections, and showcase our culture through art and design.

30/07/2025

💚💚💚 Today is World Ranger Day! 💚💚💚
On 31 July, we honour and celebrate the brave men and women standing on the front lines of conservation.

We proudly stand with rangers across the globe — the guardians of nature and culture who work tirelessly to protect our planet.

🥾 World Ranger Day is a time to recognise the incredible work of rangers and to honour those who have been injured or lost their lives in the line of duty. 🪖

We especially acknowledge the vital role of Indigenous rangers, including those across Australia, who care for Country with deep cultural knowledge, spiritual connection, and generations of stewardship. Their leadership is essential in protecting biodiversity and healing landscapes.

We celebrate their strength, courage, and commitment.
We celebrate their victories, their resilience, and their role as everyday heroes across the globe. 🌿🦁🌎

👏💚 Join us in standing with the world’s rangers — today and every day.

📅 World Ranger Day – 31 July

25/07/2025

🌟 ATTENTION All First Nations women, female and gender diverse artists and music practitioners in rural, regional and remote Queensland 🌟

💎Expressions of interest are now open for the Queensland Regional and Remote Women's Music Program!

💫Supported by the Queensland Government, this program offers an unparalleled opportunity for eight aspiring music industry practitioners to gain professional experience and participate in the entire two-day Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA Awards) event in Brisbane on 8-9 October 2025

Eligible musicians and music practitioners must be available to attend the entire AWMA program, which includes:

💬 Forums and in-conversation discussions
🤝 Networking opportunities
📸 Black Carpet
🏆 Awards Ceremony and Concert
🎉 After Party

🛫All travel, Brisbane accommodation and per diems will be provided. Applicants must be Australian citizens and over 18 years old.

👉🏾Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/regional-callout/

⌛Applications close on Monday, 4 August 2025.

🌈WIN a double pass and Black Carpet meet and greet at AWMA 2025 by subscribing to AMWA's newsletter!

One lucky winner will get the ultimate AWMA experience with the chance to win these epic prizes:
🎟️ One Double Pass to the AWMA Awards Ceremony and Concert
📸 A Black Carpet meet and greet with an artist
🤝 One Double Pass to the AWMA Conference

To enter, simply fill out the form here: https://mailchi.mp/womenin.../awma-subscribe-win-competition before 12 August 2025.

T&Cs apply. View them here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeandWinTandCs

13/07/2025

🌟 What an AMAZING week at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair! 🌟 Kuku Bulkaway Designs was thrilled to shine a spotlight on our talented local artists and make our runway debut in our FIRST EVER fashion show! 🎉✨ A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, cheered us on, and celebrated the rich stories of art, design, and culture with us. Your support means the world! 💖🙌 Let's keep the creativity flowing together!

12/07/2025

Kuku Bulkaway Designs has had an incredible week at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair! We were proud to showcase the powerful work of our local artists and take part in our very first fashion show — a proud moment for our team and community. Thank you to everyone who supported us, stopped by our stall, and cheered us on as we shared our stories through art, design and culture