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.

Girringun and Erub come together for ceramic exchange workshops

Ceramic artists from both Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre and Erub Arts came together for an artistic exchange recently at Muulga near Cardwell.

Girringun artists showcase extraordinary sculptural Bagu installation

Nine Girringun artists have completed an extraordinary outdoor installation of five sculptural Bagu, as part of a commission from the Cairns Performing Art Centre. Artists Clarence Kinjun, Emily an

Girringun’s Joann Russo participates in NGA Indigenous Arts Leadership Program

The annual two week program sponsored by Wesfarmers Arts, gives participants access to the inner workings of Australia’s premier art gallery and collection including a series of experiential activi

IACA Conference Wrap-up

The second biannual IACA conference for 2018 was held in Cairns in late October.

Ingenious ceramic work secures the 2018 Gab Titui Award

Mr Thaiday’s ceramic work Ares Lu was selected from a field of 52 works by artists from communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area by guest judge, Tina Baum, Curator of Aboriginal

Lucille Osborne Emerging Artist Memorial Fellowship

Congratulations are extended to Paula Savage and Fiona Elisala of Ngalmun Lagua Mineral/ Moa Arts for jointly winning the 2018 IACA Lucille Osborne Emerging Artist Memorial Fellowship.