The National Indigenous Art Fair, an ethical marketplace showcasing work from remote and local First Nations artists across Australia, returns for its fifth year on Gadigal Land at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks on 29–30 June 2024.

The National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) offers a unique opportunity to buy artworks, textiles, handmade jewellery, ceramics and artefacts directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from remote community-owned art centres from the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Entry is a donation of $2.50 to support remote artists attending the event.

Over the weekend, visitors will also have the chance to experience Indigenous culture first-hand. NIAF features a two-day festival program hosting a variety of live performances, cultural displays, workshops, interactive Indigenous weaving circles and the opportunity to taste and learn about native bushfood.

NIAF is committed to preserving and strengthening cultural practices and language by supporting remote Indigenous art centers and their artists. This Art Fair aims to address the economic exclusion experienced by residents of Australian remote Indigenous communities by ensuring all proceeds goes directly to the artist and their Indigenous owned and governed art centres.

First Hand Solutions CEO, Peter Cooley said, “The National Indigenous Art Fair is an opportunity to meet the artist and hear the stories of this art directly from the maker with the knowledge that whatever the visitor spends will go directly back to these artists and their communities.”

“It is a rare opportunity to meet artists from some of the most remote parts of Australia and provides them an opportunity to promote and sell their artworks and host workshops demonstrating their unique arts and cultural practice.

NIAF is presented by Sydney-based First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation in proud partnership with the Port Authority of NSW, Destination NSW, University of Technology, Sydney, Gilbert + Tobin, Meers Foundation, the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Artwatch and Mercure Sydney.

Mercure Sydney are offering visitors a 15% discount for any nights booked over the National Indigenous Art Fair weekend available through a direct booking link. Bookings close 25 May, subject to availability.

National Indigenous Arts Fair 2024

Dates: Saturday 29 June – Sunday 30 June 2024

Times: 10am – 5pm Saturday, 10am - 4pm Sunday

Location: Gadigal Land Overseas Passenger Terminal, 130 Argyle St, The Rocks, NSW

Entry Price: $2.50, children under 5 years old are free