18TH DARWIN ABORIGINAL ART FAIR (DAAF)

18TH DARWIN ABORIGINAL ART FAIR (DAAF)

Photos Mel Brautigam

Experience the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 18th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), returning to Larrakia Country and online, 9-11 August 2024.

The largest national event of its kind, 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. These Art Centres are at the heart of their communities, and of DAAF.

Showcasing the work of over 1,500 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. With daily cultural performances, artist talks and demonstrations, kids activities, fashion and more – there is something for everyone.