From stunning original artworks to design objects, fashion, jewellery, homewares, and native dyed and hand-printed textiles, these artisans work closely with the resources found in their own environment.
In the spirit of 2025’s NAIDOC Week theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, NIAF will feature a vibrant program of live music and dance performances including an interactive weaving circle. There will also be an Indigenous bush food plants and food offerings, with dishes featuring native Australian plants and edibles freshly prepared by a guest chef (or two) on the BBQ. An exciting new addition this year will be an Indigenous fashion runway show as part of the Art Fair which will highlight new collection pieces that can be then purchased at the Art Fair.
Officially welcoming these remote practitioners to Sydney, local artists, designers, and makers from Australia’s premier authentic First Nations marketplace — the Blak Markets — will join them at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, alongside art collectives from remote and regional New South Wales.
The sixth annual art fair is proudly presented by Sydney-based First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, in partnership with the Port Authority of NSW, Destination NSW, University of Technology Sydney, Place Management NSW, the City of Sydney, Nelson Meers Foundation, Macquarie Foundation, Gilbert+Tobin, The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program and Mercure Sydney.
NIAF’s hotel partner is Mercure Sydney and the public can take advantage of this partnership enjoying 10% discounts on room bookings.
Remote artists travelling to Sydney will also be able to participate in First Hand Solutions’ Heart in Art program, which provides economic and professional development opportunities to First Nations artists working in remote communities. This includes a three-day professional development program for artists to connect them with urban-based arts and cultural institutions and creative arts workshops prior to the event.
With a full schedule of live experiences, including talks, demonstrations, tastings, children’s workshops and performances from 10am daily, it’s a great day out for the entire family. Everyone’s welcome to look, listen, learn, and join in.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for Sydneysiders to visit a gathering of Indigenous creatives all in one place. We also ensure the art fair is an ethical marketplace where you can buy artworks directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from remote community-owned art centres in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia,” said Peter Cooley.
Event: The National Indigenous Art Fair
Date: Saturday 5 July – Sunday 6 July 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm (4pm on Sunday)
Entry is $2.50 (12 years and over) to support the remote artists attending the event.
Location: Overseas Passenger Terminal, 130 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney
30 Remote Indigenous art centres are already registered
(The remaining stallholders will be regional, remote and urban nsw artists and collectives)
1. Keringe Arts, Santa Teresa NT
2. Iwantja Arts, via Alice Springs, Indulkana Community, APY Lands
3. Bula’bula Arts, Ramingining, NT
4. Ampilatwatja Art Centre, Ampilatwatja.
5. Tjarlirli and Kaltukatjara, via Alice Springs, NT
6. Walkatjara Art, Uluru, NT
7. APY Art Centre Collective SA
8. Engawala Art Centre, Engawala, NT
9. Badu Art Centre, Badu Island, Torres Strait, QLD
10. Maruku Arts, Mutitjulu Community, NT
11. Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation, Yuendumu Community, NT
12. Yalanji Arts, Mossman Gorge, QLD
13. Ikuntji Artists, Haasts Bluff, NT
14. Anindilyakwa Arts, Groote Eylandt, NT
15. Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, Caldwell, QLD
16. Injalak Arts, NT
17. Utopia Art Centre, Arlparra, Sandover NT
18. Numbulwar Numburindi Arts, Numbulwar NT
19. Inkwareny Artists of Yuelamu,Yuelamu ,NT
20. Ngaruwanajirri, Bathurst Island, NT
21. Marrawuddi Arts and Culture Centre, Jabiru NT
22. Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Aboriginal Corporation, NT
23. Warlayirti Artists, Balgo Community, TANAMI, WA
24. Bábbarra Women’s Centre, Maningrida, NT
25. Jilamara Arts, Melville Island, NT
26. Spinifex Hill Studio, South Hedland, WA
27. Munupi Arts and Crafts Association, Melville Island, Tiwi Islands
28. Yinjaa-Barni Art, Roebourne WA
29. Maningrida Arts & Culture, Maningrida NT
30. Warnyaka Art and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation, Lajamanu, NT
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