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From the Central Desert to the Torres Strait: DAAF celebrates 20 years
This year's Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair gathered more than 75 stalls from Aborigi...
Natasha Clark 10 Aug 2026
Fair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art
A record flood that devastated Merrepen Arts hasn't stopped the centre mounting...
Liz Hobday (AAP) 10 Aug 2026
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair opens to the public
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) has officially returned for 2026. Now in i...
Phoebe Blogg 7 Aug 2026
Indigenous Fashion Projects announce National Indigenous Fashion Award winners
Australia's leading First Nations artists, designers and creatives were recognis...
Phoebe Blogg 5 Aug 2026
First Nations designer Lucas Schober makes his runway debut at Country to Couture
After having walked the runway as a model for several years, this year talented...
Phoebe Blogg 5 Aug 2026
Wiradjuri and Maori designer Ngaire Pakai reveals 'Way of Waybarra' collection at Country to Couture

Proud Wiradjuri and Māori designer Ngaire Pakai brought her creative flare to the Country to Couture runway. Having worked as a cultural facilitator for seven years at Speaking in Colour, and now...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 5, 2026
First Nations fashion, textiles take Country to Couture

Indigenous culture's 60,000-plus years of stories are intersecting with high-end fashion on the runway in impeccable style. Indigenous designers and models are centre stage in the Northern Territory f...

Country to Couture expands, NIFA finalists announced as DAAF Foundation celebrates 20 years

Indigenous Fashion Projects returns to Larrakia Country this August, with Australia's largest annual showcase of First Nations fashion entering an exciting new era.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 26, 2026
2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards nominations opening soon

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation's Indigenous Fashion Projects have announced nominations for the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards will open on Monday, February 16.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Feb 13, 2026
Fundraising appeal aims to empower next generation of Indigenous art, fashion storytellers

This Christmas the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) Foundation is inviting Australians to help empower the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers in art and fashion thr...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Dec 2, 2025
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair opens expressions of interest for 2026 event program

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair has announced expressions of interest for next year's public program are officially open. Calling all First Nations Art Centres, artists, performers, dancers and creatives...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Nov 17, 2025
'Disrespectful and offensive to our creative community': Top End flagship project in doubt

A government task force is deciding the future of Darwin's flagship art gallery building - and it could become a mixed-use office block instead.

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Liz Hobday Nov 14, 2025
Country to Couture applications open for 2026

Known for delivering a significant and diverse representation of First Nations fashion, Country to Couture has grown to become one of Australian fashion's most noteworthy events.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 17, 2025
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair opens to the public

Returning for its 19th year, the internationally recognised Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair has opened to the public. Commencing on Friday, the largest national event of its kind is free to attend and offe...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 8, 2025
Clair Helen Parker awarded top gong at National Indigenous Fashion Awards

Clair Helen Parker, an individual designer of original fashion apparel who has excelled both creatively and commercially, received the Fashion Designer Award at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 8, 2025
First Nations artist Simone Thomson makes her runway debut at Country to Couture

Naarm-based Aboriginal artist Simone Thomson is a highly skilled creative, whose work is inspired by the textures and colours of Country, the Birrarung (Yarra River), and Dhungala (Murray River).

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 6, 2025
Leading First Nations organisations bring strong NSW presence to Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

A significant contingent of NSW Aboriginal artists will be represented for the first time at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair this week, thanks to the efforts of the Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & A...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 6, 2025
Country to Couture runway celebrates its 10th anniversary

First Nations designers showcased their creative excellence at Indigenous Fashion Projects 10th anniversary Country to Couture runway event this week.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 6, 2025
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