Past Events
Destination IQ
Ended 14 Nov 2024 | at The Star, Brisbane
Salt Water Murris Quandamooka (SWMQ) is excited to feature a vibrant stall at Destination IQ at The Star, Brisbane, showcasing books, jewellery and textiles that celebrate Quandamooka culture. This unique display includes new publications that highlight Quandamooka stories and language. QTIC’s Destination IQ is Queensland’s foremost annual First Nations tourism conference. Delegates and industry professionals from all backgrounds and from across the state gather to discuss opportunities, hear
Straddie Arts Trail 2024
Ended 01 Sep 2024 | at Point Lookout Community Hall
The Straddie Arts Trail is a community driven project designed to showcase artists and makers working on or inspired by Straddie. The trail will be held from 30 August - 1 September across our island communities, and feature open studios, pop-up retail and gallery spaces, workshops and events designed to showcase our inspirational island and its creatives, as well as support community businesses.
Quandamooka Festival 2024
Ended 31 Aug 2024 | at Minjeribah Ganaba 100 East Coast Rd, Goompi
Following its iteration at 2023’s Wynnum Fringe, the much-loved Quandamooka Music & Cultural Festival returns to Minjerribah this August 30 to 31 for its first full-scale event since 2022. Co-headlining the Friday night music programme will be Meanjin favourite Jem Cassar-Daley, alongside acclaimed artists Uncle Joe Geia and Quandamooka musician Sachem.
Supply Nations Connect 2024
Ended 29 Aug 2024 | at Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre
Supply Nation’s annual flagship event Connect is back for 2024. The event brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, corporate organisations, and government departments to foster strategic opportunities and celebrate the success, and calibre of the Indigenous Business sector. Held across two days, the Knowledge Forum and Networking drinks will take place on Wednesday 28 August, followed by the Indigenous Business Tradeshow and Gala Awards Dinner .
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Ended 11 Aug 2024 | at Darwin Convention Centre
Celebrating the rich cultural and artistic diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Centres. The DAAF Foundation is a not-for-profit Indigenous organisation that is owned and governed by the Art Centres it represents.
Country to Couture 2024
Ended 06 Aug 2024
Country to Couture is where First Nations textiles, fashion and art collide in a colourful showcase of creativity from across Australia. A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles and fashion design, Country to Couture is a contemporary way of cultural storytelling, and sharing knowledge. The event builds on the growing textile design movement in remote Indigenous communities, and has been presented alongside the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) since 2016.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2024
Ended 28 Jul 2024 | at Cairns Convention Centre
There's so much to see and do during the 15th anniversary of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair this year! Join us at our Opening Night Party and experience the inspiring Fashion Performance, groove along to some of the nation's finest musical talent at the CIAF music concert at the Tanks Art Centre and culturally immerse yourself in hands-on artistic workshops - and so much more.
National Indigenous Art Fair 2024
Ended 30 Jun 2024 | at Gadigal Land Overseas Passenger Terminal
The National Indigenous Art Fair will return to Gadigal Land at The Rocks, Sydney in 2024 to showcase creations from First Nations artists, designers and makers for its fifth annual art market. From Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 June the Overseas Passenger Terminal will be bursting with art, performances, panel discussions, bushfood and a communal weaving circle.
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2024
Ended 21 Apr 2024 | at Alice Springs Desert Park
Join us under the Red Centre’s starry skies and watch the desert come alive with a celebration and exploration of art and culture on Arrernte Country. Our very own Kelly Dixon and her work will be highlighted throughout the Grounded installation at the festival. Kelly tells the story of Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay), the country and Tjukurrpa of her aunt, and the large bushfire that travelled west, turning the land into a lake, a site of secret men’s Dreaming.
