1. Aboriginal artist Debbie Napanangka Beasley – Barkly Arts
    Photograph: Paul McMillan | Debbie Napanangka Beasley – Barkly Arts
  2. aboriginal artist painting
    Photograph: Paul McMillan | Aboriginal artist painting
  3. Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam
    Photograph: Shannon Cedar | Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam
  4. Gawura Cultural Immersions
    Photograph: Paul McMillan | Gawura Cultural Immersions
  5. people looking at art at National Indigenous Art Fair
    Photograph: Paul McMillan | National Indigenous Art Fair

National Indigenous Art Fair

Head to The Cutaway in Barangaroo this July to see Aboriginal art and culture and connect directly with the artists
  • Art
  • The Cutaway, Barangaroo
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Time Out says

This year, the National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) has found a new home at The Cutaway in Barangaroo. Coinciding with NAIDOC Week, the seventh edition of NIAF is on from July 3–5 and brings together more than 30 Indigenous Art Centres from across Australia.

NIAF is your opportunity to connect directly with artists from some of the country’s most remote communities. Presented by First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, more than 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists will travel to Sydney for the event, presenting everything from painting, weaving and sculpture to fashion, dance, live music and large-scale installations. 

Some of the art centres include Merrepen, Durrmu Arts, Jilamara Arts and Craft, and Artists of Ampilatwatja. As for prices, expect to pay anything between $100 to $30,000 for works by artists like Kieren Karritpul, Karen Rogers, Agnes Donnelly, Valerie Brumby, Joseph Williams, Mary Gibson, Rachel Luckan, Joey Nganjmirra, Rekeshia Goodwin and Stefan Smith, to name a few.

Curated by a team of leading First Nations creatives, the 2026 program expands beyond art – make sure to take in some of the exhibitions, workshops, talks and performances celebrating Blak excellence and culture. Highlights include a Friday Opening Night on Friday, July 3, featuring live music, a fashion parade and dance.

Importantly, no commission or stall fees are charged, ensuring that 100 per cent of the profits go directly back to remote Indigenous art centres. Whether you’re an art collector or simply love Aboriginal art, the National Indigenous Art Fair is an immersive celebration of the world’s oldest continuous living culture. Get your tickets here.

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Details

Event website:
www.niaf.com.au/
Address
The Cutaway
Barangaroo Reserve
Hickson Rd
Barangaroo
2000
Price:
Various
Opening hours:
Fri 5.30-8.30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Dates and times

National Indigenous Art FairThe Cutaway 5:30 pm
Adult $15, Child (12-18 years) $10
National Indigenous Art FairThe Cutaway 10:00 am
Adult $15, Child (12-18 years) $10
National Indigenous Art FairThe Cutaway 10:00 am
Adult $15, Child (12-18 years) $10
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