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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

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 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.

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.

Wei’Num Arts and Crafts design new merchandise

It was a busy end of 2018 for Wei’Num. Some highlights included artists Masha Hall, Daphne De Jersey and Margaret Mara conducting painting and weaving workshops and demonstrations at the re-establ

Belonging continues to produce inspiring results

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

Netta Loogatha

“It’s good to make artworks, learn from each other. We learned all about our country and story places from our old people.

Abraham Muriata, IACA Board Director, Senior artist at Girringun Art Centre with Jawun commissioned by the British Museum. Image: Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

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

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

Image: Christina Tully, Torres Strait Regional Authority

Evolution: Torres Strait Masks to tour Australia

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