Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

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Immerse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 18th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair!

DAAF returns to both Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre and online this August 9-11, 2024.

The renowned Fair brings together over 1500 artists from more than 70 Indigenous owned Art Centres from the most remote regions across Australia.

DAAF is FREE to attend, with 100% of art sales going directly to the Art Centres and artists.

Engage in a vibrant Public Program alongside the Fair with artist masterclasses, material demonstrations, cultural performances and talks.

Come and engage with the contemporary creations of the world's oldest continuous living cultures.

Each August, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair showcases the work of emerging and established artists from more than 70 Indigenous Art Centres from across Australia. These Art Centres collectively represent more than 1,500 Aboriginal artists.

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is the most prestigious event of its kind. DAAF has secured a reputation as one of the country’s most significant and internationally recognised arts events.

DAAF showcases a spectacular diversity of artwork and provides visitors with a genuine opportunity to meet Indigenous artists, performers, and art workers who have travelled to Darwin from some of the most remote regions of Australia. DAAF is a three day event that provides opportunities to connect both new and seasoned audiences with a range of styles and media, including paintings on canvas, bark paintings, works on paper (including limited edition prints), sculpture, didgeridoos, fibre art and cultural regalia direct from the art centres. DAAF also provides a range of interactive experiences and education through a strong public program consisting of presentations, workshops and traditional dancing. The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is owned and operated by a membership of Indigenous Art Centres.

The mission of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation (DAAFF) is to encourage the production of Aboriginal arts and assist with its promotion in an ethical business environment. DAAF is committed to professional development opportunities for artists and Arts Workers, and to continually contribute to the cultural aspirations of the Art Centres.

- Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair,9-11 Aug, 2024, FREE - DAAF Public Program, 9-11 Aug, 2024, FREE and Ticketed events - DAAF Opening Ceremony, 8 Aug, 2024, Ticketed - Country to Couture, 6 Aug, 2024, Ticketed - National Indigenous Fashion Awards, 7 Aug, 2023, Ticketed