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IACA Members Conference at Mission Beach

The IACA Members Conference at Mission Beach 26-28 October was hosted by Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre.

Farewell to Pam Bigelow, IACA’s inaugural Manager

After a decade of working tirelessly for Far North Queensland and Torres Strait Indigenous Art Centres, it is with much sadness we announce that Pam Bigelow will end her tenure as Manager of the In

Powerful new work by Bana Yirriji artists

Building on the success of the Belonging and Cultural Connections arts development workshops, Bana Yirriji Art Centre invited facilitator Edwina Circuitt to return to Wujal Wujal.

Pormpuraaw focuses on community in challenging times

Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre continues to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 with amazing resilience - adapting and growing future opportunities and supporting the local community.

Ngana Exhibition

In April, the Yalanji Arts and Culture Centre held an important exhibition Ngana meaning we ‘all us’ including the person(s) spoken to.

New skills keep culture strong at Moa Arts

Workshops have always been an important part of Moa Arts’ creative program.

In Profile: Heather Koowortha, Wik and Kugu Arts Centre

Heather is a Traditional Owner for both the Cairns region (Grandfather’s Country who has the spotted stingray totem), and the Southern Wik Lands/Coen region, who are Wik-Mungkan speakers.

In Memory of Warthardangathi Bijarrba Ethel Thomas

Ethel Thomas was a much loved member of MI Art Centre, and her passing in March at aged 75 has left a large hole within the tight knit group of artists.

Girringun develops a new digital platform

In response to COVID-19 restrictions, participants from Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre have undertaken training in 3D infrared photography, resulting in the creation of immersive virtual experienc