Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2025

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) '25 - 'Pay Attention!'

10 - 13 July 2025

Tanks Arts Centre, Gimuy/Cairns (Australia)

Celebrating the vibrant arts and cultural heritage of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the 16th landmark edition of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) will showcase an exciting First Nations program from Thursday, 10 July 2025, to Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Situated in the heart of Gimuy/Cairns’ botanical precinct and surrounded by the verdant rainforest, CIAF’s 2025 program, featuring primarily free and ticketed events, is brimming with highlights and involvement from some of Australia’s most eminent First Nations artists, and activists, that will transform Tanks Art Centre’s three repurposed World War II oil tanks into an inclusive and culturally immersive wonderland.

Comprising over 600 visual artists and 150 performers, CIAF’s 2025 program spans visual and performing arts, masterclasses, cultural demonstrations, talks, awards, fashion, food and more in events and activations that include Opening Night, Pay Attention! Art Fair Showcase, Artisans Showcase (formerly art market), Look & Listen Fashion Performances, Artist Talks, Mark Makers Talks Program, Guided Tours, Art Awards, Masterclasses, Cultural Demonstrations, Cultural Practices (dance) and Closing Ceremony.