First Nations Business Register

The First Nations Business Register is a resource that CIAF utilises to connect with local First Nations suppliers to assist with our annual event delivery.

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening First Nations culture by providing professional development opportunities for artists and fostering cultural exchange between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and visitors. With a focus on ethical art practices, CIAF serves as a dynamic platform for national and international collectors, curators, and emerging visual and performance artists. The fair champions First Nations-led initiatives and programs, upholding self-determination within Queensland’s creative community and commissioning new work to amplify First Nations voices.

The requirement for the First Nations Business Register specifies that the form is exclusively for First Nations business owners, sole traders, and company owners. This means that only individuals and businesses that are owned and operated by First Nations people are eligible to register.

Please note that CIAF will reach out to businesses on an as-needed basis for service provision. CIAF's operations, including this business register, extend year-round. Registration does not guarantee employment.