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IACA is the peak body supporting Indigenous Art Centres across far north Queensland and the Torres Strait

Abe Muriata with Jawun commissioned by British Museum. Image: Valerie Keenan

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Supporting culturally strong best practice Indigenous art enterprises

Artist Denise Fruit painting at Lockhart River Art Centre, Belonging Workshop, Nov 2018. Image: IACA

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Artist Wanda Gibson painting in the Hopevale Arts & Culture Centre studio, Belonging Workshop, Oct 2018. Image: IACA

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Erub artists with ghost net turtle. Image courtesy of Erub Arts

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Creating sustainable and culturally appropriate employment and economic activities

Bana Yirriji artists model their jewellery collection, 2018. Image: Bana Yirriji Art & Cultural Centre

About IACA

IACA is the peak body that
provides high quality services and resources that supports excellence within Indigenous Art Centres of
Far North Queensland.

Our mission is to effect sustainable growth through advocacy and long-term quality support for development, marketing and promotion.

Art Centres

IACA member Art Centres are spread across the islands of the Torres Strait, the Gulf of Carpentaria, Cape York and the tropical rainforest and coastal regions.

Programs & Services

Our programs and services supporting a vibrant network of Indigenous Art Centres - recognised as leaders within local, national and international arts and cultural sectors.

Fundraising

Assist IACA in fundraising with The Entertainment Book. Purchase here!

All Donations go toward directly improving the lives, livelihoods and supporting cultural practice and maintenance for over 500 remote Indigenous artists and their families. IACA and our membership greatly appreciate your generosity.

Publications

The IACA full colour, twice-yearly magazine is the only publication to come out of both the Torres Strait and Cape York showcasing the positive stories, cultural sharing and stunning images from the region.

Latest News

Welcome new IACA staff

Many will know Maxine from her previous role at Gab Titui on Thursday Island. Maxine has worked extensively with local government and artists from both Torres Strait and Cape York.

Intensive skills development for Bana Yirriji Art and Cultural Centre

Artists from the Bana Yirriji Art and Cultural Centre have created a new silk collection inspired by workshops with Lynelle Flinders and Shannon Brett.

Erub Arts enjoys extraordinary growth

2018 saw Erub Arts enjoy its greatest economic growth to date, supported by a number of international projects, award wins, exhibitions and cross-cultural collaborations.

Job Vacancies

Moa Arts/Ngalmun Iagau Minaral

Art Centre Manager

20/02/2019

Moa Arts Centre is looking for a new Art Centre Manager to support local artists to share their culture, through the creation of high quality traditional and contemporary art and crafts and derive an income from their creative endeavours. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the many facets of the art centre’s daily operation and the ongoing success of its artistic programs and financial growth, which involve exhibitions, sales and marketing activities nationally and internationally.

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