The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is an annual event that showcases the contemporary fine art of more than 70 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Centres. The Fair is held in Darwin, on Larrakia Country. DAAF provides a unique opportunity for arts industry buyers, and art and design lovers, to purchase art directly from Indigenous owned and incorporated Art Centres. The Fair showcases the work of emerging and established artists, featuring stunning art inspired by Australia’s most varied locations – from remote desert and coastal regions, to rural and urban communities. A wide range of styles, mediums and products are presented and available for purchase: paintings on canvas, bark paintings, works on paper including limited edition prints, sculpture, didgeridoos, fibre art and cultural regalia. DAAF also provides a creative space for visitors to meet artists in person, to learn about Australia’s rich diverse cultural groups and to be immersed in our country’s evolving contemporary Indigenous art scene. The Fair was originally conceived to complement the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA). It also celebrates the National Indigenous Music Awards and Garma Festival and proudly sits under the umbrella of the Darwin Festival. These prestigious events are held in the same period and together, mark the most significant national festival of national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts in the world. DAAF boasts a vibrant program of artist workshops, spectacular traditional dance performances, children’s activity stations, film, fashion and more… guaranteeing a memorable experience for all who attend. Come and engage with the contemporary creations of the oldest continuous living culture in the world!
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Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair’s Social Media Terms and Conditions:
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair’s social media channels are a hub for people to support and celebrate the rich cultural and artistic diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Centres. On our channels you’ll find announcements and visual content (images and videos) that showcases our annual programs, activities, platforms and events as well as general information about Art Centres, partners, sponsors and Indigenous visual arts peak bodies. A gentle reminder that posts in the comment sections on any Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair social media platforms are not representative of the opinions of Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair. We encourage the expression of opinions and open discussion, but we do ask our followers or visitors to our profile to understand our social media values:
- Acknowledges and values the Traditional Owners of the land;
- Values and respects Indigenous-owned Art Centres in their support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and cultural expressions;
- Values the diversity, integrity and expression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers and will support this through ethical best practice, education and promotional activity;
- Values the inclusion of diverse opinions and respectful communications;
- Values the history and significant achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and design industry. Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair will not tolerate posts that contain the following:
- Violent, obscene, profane, hateful, derogatory, illegal or racist comments, content, links or images or incite such comments or behaviour;
- Comments that threaten or defame any person or organisation;
- Repetitive posts copied and pasted or duplicated by single or multiple users;
- Offensive, inaccurate, false, misleading or deceptive comments or content;
- Material which infringes third party intellectual property rights;
- Any inappropriate content that Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair deems to be harmful to individuals or its community. Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair will hide, delete or report such user posts, and in extreme circumstances of misconduct, report the user to Facebook. Users who do not comply with this policy may also be blocked from following Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair’s social media profiles.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation acknowledges the value, diversity and integrity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design, music and performance as an integral expression of Australian culture and we respect the work of Art Centres in their support of the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural aspirations and expressions. We acknowledge the many Traditional Owners of the lands from which our Art Centres, artists and designers work and reside on. We acknowledge the Larrakia people, both past and present, as the Traditional Owners of the land upon which the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation will present events. We appreciate the opportunity to share this Country and are committed to working together and appropriately consulting with the Larrakia people, and other relevant Traditional Owners in presenting the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s activities, events and programs.
