Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2026
Tanks Arts Centre
The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is Australia's premier First Nations-led art fair and cultural celebration, held annually on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country in Gimuy/Cairns, Queensland.
Since 2009, CIAF has grown into a world-class platform showcasing the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture, from rainforest to reef, desert to freshwater. More than an art fair, CIAF is a movement: a catalyst for truth-telling, cultural exchange, and contemporary expression across visual art, performance, music, fashion, and storytelling.
Distinctly Queensland yet globally significant, CIAF is renowned for its ethical art marketplace and immersive experiences that attract collectors, curators, and audiences from around the world. In 2024, CIAF contributed more than AUD9 million to Queensland's economy while creating transformative opportunities for thousands of Indigenous artists.
Looking toward the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond, CIAF is committed to strengthening Queensland's First Nations arts sector, expanding global connections, and shaping the future of Australia's cultural identity.
CIAF is where Queensland's First Peoples converge to share culture, shape contemporary practice, and lead the global arts conversation.
