Indigenous Art Expo - Reconciliation Week

Cassowary Coast Indigenous Art Show

Innisfail Shire Hall - Wednesday 28 May 2025

Openi from 10:30am to 6:30pm

About the Event

Cassowary Coast Regional Council, in partnership with Arts Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), invites the community to attend the Cassowary Coast Indigenous Art Show, a celebration of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture.

Held during Reconciliation Week 2025, this one-day event showcases the incredible talent of First Nations artists from across the region.

What to Expect

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of artworks and creative pieces, including:

  • Painting

  • Drawing

  • Weaving

  • Sculpture

  • Ceramics

  • Jewellery

  • Fabric

  • Fibrework

Free Weaving Workshops

Free weaving workshops will be running throughout the day. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn traditional techniques and connect with local culture.

Purpose

The art show provides a platform for First Nations artists to share their stories, heritage and creative practices with the broader community. It is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to recognising and celebrating First Nations culture across the Cassowary Coast.

Display Your Art

If you are a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Artist that would like to display their art at this expo, please contact the Community Services team by email:  community@ccrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 763 903.

Indigenous Art Show