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The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship to celebrate five years of First Nations creativity
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship celebrates five years of nurturing Indig...
Phoebe Blogg 25 Oct 2026
Desart People’s Choice Award announced at 2026 Vincent Lingiari Art Award
Presented by Desart and the Central Land Council, the fourth iteration of the Vi...
Phoebe Blogg 22 Oct 2026
Liandra showcases new HELIX collection at Melbourne Fashion Week
Liandra Gaykamangu has returned to the Melbourne Fashion Week runway, showcasing...
Phoebe Blogg 22 Oct 2026
Aspirations, reflections and new beginnings from incarceration: The Torch's latest exhibition continues to change lives
Behind 223 works — from as many artists either incarcerated or recently re-enter...
Jarred Cross 22 Oct 2026
CIAF calls for support to open the Blue Highway to Hong Kong
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is calling on Far North Queenslanders to help Queensl...
Phoebe Blogg 20 Oct 2026
Van Ermel Scherer makes waves in Melbourne Fashion Week debut

Marking its first appearance at Melbourne Fashion Week, First Nations brand Van Ermel Scherer has starred on MFW's iconic ganbu marra runway.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 20, 2026
Indigenous designers kick off Melbourne Fashion Week in style

Starting the week strongly, First Nations designers have officially opened Melbourne Fashion Week 2026. Taking place on Monday at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the event's all-Indigenous gan...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 20, 2026
Indigenous students design Kaurna shield trophies for Playford tennis champions

Two Indigenous students from Craigmore High School have designed trophies for the men's and women's champions at the 2026 City of Playford Tennis International.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 19, 2026
Katherine students share caring for Country messages through school mural

Students at Clyde Fenton Primary School in Katherine are turning their ideas about caring for Country into a mural celebrating local wildlife, their school and its communities.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 16, 2026
'I will always keep fighting for justice for my son and to end deaths in custody' - Portrait of Leetona Dungay honoured with major photography prize

Note: this report contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. A portrait of justice campaigner Leetona Dungay, whose son David Dungay Jnr died in custody, has won a major international pho...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 16, 2026
Leeton Museum and Art Gallery to open new Marrum: Marrambidya Galing exhibition

Leeton Museum and Art Gallery (LMAG) invites the community to the official opening of Marrum: Marrambidya Galing on Saturday. Curated by Wiradjuri artists and storytellers, the exhibition recognises l...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 16, 2026
Hayley Millar Baker joins Cara Kirkwood in conversation for opening weekend of new commission 'No Spectacular Soul'

Gunditjmara / Djabwurrung artist Hayley Millar Baker will join Mandandanji / Mithaka arts consultant, creative producer and strategist Cara Kirkwood on the opening weekend of Millar Baker's major new...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 15, 2026
Applications open for 2027 Country to Couture runway

Country to Couture, an empowering community celebration of storytelling through contemporary designs, grounded in over 60,000 years of culture, is returning to the top end in 2027.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 15, 2026
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      Australian Culture & Arts

National Indigenous Times culture section serves as Australia's premier platform for celebrating diverse cultural heritage while showcasing contemporary creative expression across the nation. Our...
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National Indigenous Times culture section serves as Australia's premier platform for celebrating diverse cultural heritage while showcasing contemporary creative expression across the nation. Our cultural coverage bridges ancient traditions with modern artistic innovations, demonstrating the dynamic, evolving nature of Australian culture through unique perspectives often missing from mainstream cultural media. From the beginning of our publication, we have championed Australian arts, supporting creative Australia initiatives and highlighting how arts and culture form a central pillar of national identity, connecting communities across the continent from Brisbane to Melbourne and beyond.

Visual Arts & Contemporary Expression

Visual arts coverage features both emerging and established artists working across traditional and contemporary mediums throughout Australia. From traditional painting techniques passed down through generations to digital installations and contemporary urban artworks, we explore how Australian artists are pushing creative boundaries while maintaining connections to cultural heritage. Aboriginal culture and first nations arts receive comprehensive coverage, with indigenous artists contributing to galleries across the country. The National Gallery and major cultural institutions showcase Australians's arts sector, with organisations supporting development of new artworks and cultural practices that reflect contemporary Australia.

Indigenous & Contemporary Artworks

Indigenous Australians continue to shape the visual arts landscape, with aboriginal artists creating painting and multimedia works that tell stories of land, country, and cultural beliefs. These artworks connect ancient traditions with modern artistic expression, often featuring representations of animal spirits, natural landscapes, and ancestral stories. Creative industries support these artists through funding programs and gallery partnerships, ensuring that first nations arts remain a vibrant part of Australians's cultural identity. Research shows that indigenous artists often become cultural ambassadors, sharing their heritage with audiences worldwide.

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