CIAF will be back in 2023

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair will be back in 2023 for its 14th season with a new and engaging program celebrating the distinct and diverse arts and culture of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

From opening night on Thursday 13 July to the closing ceremony on Sunday 16 July 2023, CIAF will welcome, inspire, educate, and entertain art collectors, curators, and visitors from near and far to its world-class hub at Cairns Convention Centre and satellite venues across Cairns.

CIAF’s 2023 theme Weaving

Our Future: Claiming Our Sovereignty has been styled by the organisation’s Artistic Director, Francoise Lane.

“We are living in a time where a collective voice is being positioned to drive change across our state and nation,” Francoise said.

“Within this context, CIAF’s 2023 theme was developed to both inspire and harness the sentiments of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

“CIAF has and always will be a platform for meaningful cultural and artistic exchange.

“In its 13 years, CIAF has evolved into so much more than an event or a place where you can acquire ethically sourced and marketed artwork.

“In 2023, CIAF is a ‘movement’, a meeting place and, in essence, a holistic expression of two very distinct and diverse cultures – past, present, and future.”

To participate or experience CIAF 2023, visit the website at https://ciaf.com.au/cairnsindigenous-art-fair-ciaf or stay in touch and up to date on CIAF Socials (Facebook and Instagram).