Opportunities and EOIs
The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is excited to announce a range of opportunities, development programs, and EOIs for First Nations creatives based in or with a strong connection to Queensland.
CIAF 2026 offers exciting opportunities for First Nations creative practitioners to showcase their work, build valuable skills and networks, and advance their careers.
Stay tuned to this page for upcoming Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and other opportunities.
Have a proposal or application you'd like to discuss? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the CIAF office at (07) 4252 6312 or email us at artfair [at] ciaf.com.au.
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Click the overview links below to read more about each opportunity.
Zenadth Kes / Torres Strait Islander Artists Opportunity - EOI NOW OPEN
Fashion Designer EOI - NOW OPEN
Music & Dance EOI - NOW OPEN
First Nations Business Register
CIAF '26 ART FAIR SHOWCASE - EOI NOW CLOSED
CIAF '25 ARTISANS SHOWCASE - EOI NOW CLOSED
Fashion Performance: Models - EOI OPENING SOON
Industry Booth - OPENING SOON
CIAF Feeds (Food Vendors) - EOI OPENING SOON
TESTIMONIALS
“...I was once in the Sydney Biennale, and it was because of CIAF... It opens up big opportunities... the people that come through... it exposes you big time. Sometimes I think you na [don’t] have to go overseas to get exposed, you mutha [must] come [to] CIAF.”
Alick Tipoti / Zugub
Torres Strait Islander artist, linguist, and activist of the Kala Lagaw Ya people, from Badu Island, in the Zenadh Kes
“Participating in CIAF has been an incredible opportunity to showcase our First Nations fashion in a culturally respectful and high-profile setting. The platform not only celebrates our stories and designs but also connects us with new audiences, collaborators, and buyers. CIAF creates a space where cultural expression, fashion, and community come together — and it has played a vital role in growing our practice. I'm proud to be part of such a powerful movement.”
Shara Dalaney
CIAF 2025 Fashion Performance Designer