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Girringun artists showcase extraordinary sculptural Bagu installation

January 23rd, 2019

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 and Erub come together for ceramic exchange workshops

January 23rd, 2019

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

Erub Arts enjoys extraordinary growth

January 23rd, 2019

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.

Belonging continues to produce inspiring results

January 23rd, 2019

Now well underway, throughout August to December the arts development workshops are being facilitated by Edwina Circuitt and they are producing fantastic results.

Welcome new IACA staff

January 23rd, 2019

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.

How IACA is strengthening regional representation of Indigenous artists. By Sabine Brix

December 17th, 2018

For many non-Aboriginal Australians, exposure to Indigenous culture often comes initially through viewing and learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

Evolution: Torres Strait Masks to tour Australia

July 1st, 2018

Evolution: Torres Strait Masks was developed by the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, in partnership with the National Museum of Australia (NMA) in 2015. It explores the importance of ceremonial masks in

Erub merges art with history

July 1st, 2018

A work titled Sea Journeys began in 2013 when Erub Arts sought to reconnect with New Caledonia.

Hopevale textiles feature in Commonwealth Games Festival

July 1st, 2018

Intertwined was commissioned as part of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Festival 2018, and showcased Aboriginal and Torres Strait art through fashion.

Indigenous Jewellery Project

July 1st, 2018

IJP founder and curator, Emily McCulloch Childs, and contemporary jeweller, Melinda Young, hosted the week-long workshop, which taught artists new techniques in jewellery making and design. Artist

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