Inviting you to join our amazing 2025 participating Art Centres at the exclusive Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Opening Ceremony celebration!
You too can purchase a ticket to be part of this special night, celebrating alongside our Art Centres and artists, and gaining an exclusive look at the Fair before it officially opens on the Friday morning.
The only national event of its kind, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (affectionately known as DAAF) has secured a reputation as one of the country’s most significant and internationally recognised arts events, creating a unique opportunity to connect with, and ethically purchase artwork directly from over 75 Indigenous owned Art Centres.
This year, DAAF will be both in Darwin and online! Returning to Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre, the Fair will also have an online store for those unable to attend in person.
Showcasing the work of over 1,800 emerging and established artists and designers, the Fair provides a space to meet and learn from the variety of different cultural groups from across Australia. Coming together from Australia’s most remote desert and coastal regions, to rural and urban communities, a wide range of styles, mediums and products are presented and available for purchase. From paintings on canvas, bark paintings, works on paper including limited edition prints, sculpture, didgeridoos, through to fibre art, textiles, fashion and cultural regalia.
DAAF is free to attend and taking no commission on artworks sold, ensures that 100% of all sales made go directly back to support the artists and their communities.
Each day at the Fair, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant Public Program of traditional dance performances, material demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities, artists talks, and more!
While you’re in town, head along to the DAAF Foundation’s fashion events, with the iconic Country to Couture runway on August 5, and the National Indigenous Fashion Awards on August 6. It’s a great time to be in the Top End!
Come and engage with the contemporary creations of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.
Thursday 7th August 5pm – 8:30pm
Doors open at 5pm with official proceedings commencing at 5.30pm
Complimentary drink on arrival with light snacks and a cash bar open after speeches.
This event will be photographed and filmed. If you do not wish to be shown in marketing material please contact ticketing@daaf.com.au.
