About IACA

The Indigenous Art Centre Alliance (IACA) is the peak body for First Nations art centres across Far North Queensland. Established in 2011, IACA represents a network of community-based art centres supporting more than 400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Cardwell to the Torres Strait Islands.

IACA strengthens the sustainability and impact of Indigenous art centres through advocacy, sector leadership, and targeted programs that build organisational, artistic and business capacity. We provide training, strategic support and industry connections that expand markets, increase employment opportunities, and elevate the visibility of Queensland’s Indigenous art locally, nationally and internationally.

As Australia’s only peak body supporting both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centres, IACA amplifies member voices in policy and industry forums while fostering collaboration, strong governance and long-term cultural and economic outcomes for First Nations artists and communities.

OUR WORK

IACA’s work is driven by the knowledge, priorities and leadership of our member Art Centres. Together, we co-design initiatives that strengthen First Nations artists, arts workers and communities.

• Building the skills and leadership of First Nations artists and arts workers.
• Strengthening the sustainability and self-determination of First Nations Art Centres.
• Growing the creation, visibility and reach of First Nations art and cultural work.
• Expanding audiences, markets and meaningful connections for artists and Art Centres.
• Championing Queensland First Nations art locally, nationally and internationally.
• Creating sustainable employment pathways for First Nations artists and arts workers.
• Strengthening governance, strategy and organisational capability across member Art Centres