Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Highlights
- Explore diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the Darwin Convention Centre, enriching your cultural understanding.
- Engage with over 75 Indigenous Art Centres, ensuring your purchases directly support artists and their communities.
- Immerse in vibrant performances and workshops, celebrating the creativity of Australia's oldest living cultures.
- Attend the free event and enjoy iconic fashion showcases leading up to the Fair, highlighting contemporary Indigenous design.
Experience the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair!
Returning to the Darwin Convention Centre on Larrakia Country, and online, join the momentous 20 years of DAAF, where First Nations arts and cultures are strong and celebrated.
Ethically purchase artwork direct from over 75 Indigenous owned Art Centres from Australia’s most remote desert and coastal regions. Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is free to attend, and 100% of all sales made go directly back to the Art Centres, supporting the artists and their communities.
Immerse in the vibrant Public Program of traditional dance performances, material demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities, artists talks, and more!
In the days leading up to the Fair, enjoy the iconic Country to Couture fashion runways, and the prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards.
It’s an incredible time to come together in the Top End and engage with the contemporary creations of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures!
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- NT – Tourism Top End
Features
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- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
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Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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