Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)
The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair will return from the 10 - 13 July, 2025
CIAF acknowledges the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji Peoples of the Gimuy/Cairns region and extend our respects to the surrounding Cairns nations of Djabugay, Yirrganydji and Gunnggandji Peoples. We pay our respects to your elders past and present, your leaders and your continuing connection to the lands.
CIAF '25 PROGRAM
CIAF '25 TICKETING HUB
CIAF '25 OPENING NIGHT - THURSDAY 10 JULY 2025
CIAF '25 FASHION PERFORMANCE: Look & Listen - THURSDAY 10 & FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025
CIAF '25 TALKS PROGRAM: Mark Makers
CIAF '25 ART FAIR SHOWCASE EXHIBITORS
CIAF '25 MASTERCLASSES
CIAF '25 THEME: Pay Attention!
VISITOR INFORMATION / GETTING THERE
CIAF '25 AMBASSADORS
City-Wide Program
Latest CIAF News
Queensland’s leading First Nations artists celebrated at CIAF 2025 Art Awards
Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti to headline Cultural Art Demonstrations
CIAF 2025 opens powerful new season of truth, talent, and transformation
Final program unveiled ahead of 16th edition
Carved in cedar, scarred by fire: Dylan Sarra’s powerful homage to resistance and Country to debut at CIAF '25
From the Gulf Country cattle stations to CIAF '25: Kelly Barclay’s buffalo skulls carry stories of survival and strength
Artist Libby Harward revealed designer of official CIAF '25 merch
Thancoupie Bursary Fund returns for 14th year, celebrating legacy and launching 2025 CIAF with spirit and purpose
Legacy of Torres Strait artist Dr Ken Thaiday Snr lives on through father-son collaboration at CIAF '25
CIAF presents Mark Makers—a new Talks program spotlighting trailblazers in First Nations arts, culture, and advocacy
Darren Blackman to Present Major Solo Exhibition at CIAF '25
