Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Limited

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 Music & Dance - EOI

Expressions of Interest are now open to First Nations groups and independent performers across Queensland, exploring experimental, contemporary and traditional forms

Expression of Interest

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Nov 21, 2025

Location

Queensland

Artform

Performing Arts

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is a space which showcases some of the best work being produced by First Nations artists, performers, curators, academics, leaders, professionals, organisations, artist-run initiatives, living, based in, or holding a strong cultural connection to Queensland.

Presenting at CIAF can be a fantastic opportunity to showcase your art and culture.

This EOI aims to assist CIAF in being informed of the creative and industry work being produced throughout Queensland and Australia, which could potentially form part of CIAF’s programming throughout the year. 

The team at CIAF are interested to hear from you about what you would like to present as part of CIAF’s program.

We would love to hear about existing works and performance-ready works.

CIAF encourage artists or groups who are exploring experimental, innovative and contemporary art practices that push creative boundaries to apply.

Apply and learn more via the link below, or reach out to our team by phone on 0401 552 186 or via email at creativeproducer@ciaf.com.au if you have any questions or require an alternative application process.

Images: 1. Dhamuw Koedal Dancers, CIAF 2025. Photograph: Blueclick Photography. 2. Jess Grainer. 3. Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Dancers. 4. Gubaw Goeyga Dancers. 5. Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), CIAF 2025. Photographs: Studio Sol by Alicia Jade.

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