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Garma returns with four days of Yolŋu culture, art and ceremony
The Garma Festival has returned to Gulkula on Gumatj Country in north-east Arnhe...
Joseph Guenzler 31 Jul 2026
New exhibition showcases work of Tiwi artist Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni
Ngiya Murrakupupuniamintiya Jilamara (My Country and Art) by Michelle Pulatuwayu...
Giovanni Torre 31 Jul 2026
Bank Australia grant backs Yolŋu women behind MAYPILAMA
Djäkamirr Co-op has received a Bank Australia community customer grant to help Y...
Joseph Guenzler 31 Jul 2026
Electric Fields headlines Deadly lineup to close new Boon-wurrung Country festival Kindred People
ARIA and National Indigenous Music Awards winners Electric Fields headline a bum...
Jarred Cross 30 Jul 2026
More than a headline: Cornwallis is reclaiming the story of young Aboriginal men
When Cornwallis screened as part of the First Nations Shorts program at the Reve...
Nicole Brown 30 Jul 2026
Homegrown Bidgy Fest brings a world of music to remote community

Malanga Elder MJ Jadai sits in a garden outside an art centre in Bidyadanga, a remote Aboriginal community 200 kilometres south of Broome, as women swap brightly coloured clothes and children debate w...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 30, 2026
William Barton joins CASM to mentor next generation of musicians

Kalkadunga musician and composer Will Barton has joined Adelaide University's Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music to mentor the next generation of musicians.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 30, 2026
Kalumburu students’ boab artwork to feature in new book

Students in Kalumburu, a remote East Kimberley community, are shaping a new book drawn from local stories and the towering presence of one of the town's largest boab trees.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 30, 2026
Emily Kam Kngwarray exhibition to tour Australia

Generously supported by First Nations Arts Partner Wesfarmers Arts, the National Gallery Touring Exhibition will take Emily Kam Kngwarray's works from the national collection to five galleries across...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 30, 2026
Darebin Fuse Festival returns for Spring 2026

For ten unforgettable days, creativity across Darebin will be celebrated through back-to-back live music, performances, cultural celebrations, installations, hands-on workshops, film screenings, and i...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 30, 2026
University of Technology launches new Indigenous Institute for Designing with Country

The new Indigenous Institute for Designing with Country will draw on First Nations knowledge systems, storytelling and connections to Country to shape design thinking.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 30, 2026
Indigenous artist's collaboration with cot designer brings new dimension to home nursery

For Janelle Burger, her recent collaboration isn't just about bringing her art into people's homes, but hopefully bringing joy and calm into a special time of their lives.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 28, 2026
Entries open for 2026 Koorie Art Show

The Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) has opened entries for its annual Art Show, which will again be celebrated in December. KHT's annual Koorie Art Show is an open-entry, non-acquisitive award exhibition...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 28, 2026
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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...
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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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