The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial has opened on the Gold Coast as the first stop on its national tour outside Kamberri (Canberra).

Home of the Arts (HOTA), unveiled 'After the Rain' on the eve of the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week.

The free National Gallery Touring Exhibition has transformed two levels of HOTA Gallery with 10 installations exploring First Nations stories, resilience and intergenerational cultural legacies.

Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku-Yalanji artist Tony Albert is the exhibition's artistic director.

The exhibition explores renewal and cultural continuity through newly commissioned works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia.

Mr Albert said the exhibition placed First Nations creativity at the centre of the national conversation.

"After the Rain positions the creative brilliance of First Nations artists at the centre of national conversation, offering a restorative and forward-looking exploration of Country and culture," he said.

"After the rain, the land is cleansed, seeds begin to sprout, and new life emerges.

"I am excited to welcome visitors to the HOTA to celebrate the strength and beauty of what is flourishing."

Queensland artists featured in the exhibition include Alair Pambegan, Blaklash, Dylan Mooney and Warraba Weatherall.

Their works appear alongside projects by Aretha Brown, The Hermannsburg Potters, Iltja Ntjarra Art Centre and Vincent Namatjira, Jimmy John Thaiday, Naminapu Maymuru-White, Thea Anamara Perkins, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and Grace Kemarre Robinya.

The triennial was developed by the National Gallery of Australia to provide a national platform for First Nations artists and practices.

Its fifth edition focuses on identity, Country, history and the experiences of First Nations communities.

National Gallery director Dr Nick Mitzevich said the exhibition would tour Australia for the next three years with support from the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the gallery's First Nations Arts Partner, Wesfarmers Arts.

HOTA Gallery general manager David Don said hosting the exhibition was an important moment for the Gold Coast.

"To welcome the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial to the Gold Coast during NAIDOC Week's 50th anniversary is incredibly meaningful," Mr Don said.

"As the first stop on the exhibition's national tour outside Canberra, After the Rain gives audiences the opportunity to engage with powerful First Nations stories at a time when those voices continue to shape Australia's cultural conversation."

After the Rain will be displayed across galleries two and three at HOTA until September 27.

The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.