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Art Centre Award (sponsored by Cairns Regional Council) awarded to artworks by Wanda Gibson, Pearl Deemal, Doreen Hart, Esmae Bowen, Tanielle Nuggins, Melanie Gibson, & Gertie Deeral in the Hopevale Arts and Culture Centre booth at CIAF 2025 Art Fair Showcase 1  (Tank 4). Photograph: Blueclick Photography.

Minister Welcome Message

Message from the Minister for Environment and Tourism and the Minister for Science and Innovation, the Honourable Andrew Powell MP.

Minister for Environment and Tourism and the Minister for Science and Innovation, the Honourable Andrew Powell MP

It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), an event that truly captures the character and charm of Queensland. 

Supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program, this event showcases the unique connection between our state’s vibrant communities and the diverse regions they call home.

Events like the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) bring people together, celebrate local culture and contribute significantly to the community’s pride and economy.

While you’re here, I encourage you to explore all that the Cairns Region has to offer—whether it’s its scenic beauty, local flavours, or the warm hospitality that makes this part of Queensland so special.

A big congratulations to the organisers and everyone who worked hard to bring this wonderful event to life. Thank you for being part of the thriving Queensland Destination Events Program.

Andrew Powell MP 
Minister for Tourism