Indigenous artists from some of the most remote regions of Australia will gather on 5-6 July 2025 for the sixth National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) — a two-day ethical art market and festival held on Gadigal Land at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney.
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This iconic annual event will be held on Sydney Harbour’s stunning foreshore and showcases the latest award-winning ideas and innovations from Indigenous artists, designers and makers from remote art centres around the country, with each community bringing their particular range of unique handcrafted and limited-edition items produced using locally sourced materials, natural fibres, dyes and the distinctive style of their region.
From stunning original artworks to design objects, fashion, jewellery, homewares, and native dyed and hand-printed textiles, these artisans work closely with the resources found in their own environment. In the spirit of 2025’s NAIDOC Week theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, NIAF will feature a vibrant program of live music and dance performances including an interactive weaving circle.
There will also be an Indigenous bush food plants and food offerings, with dishes featuring native Australian plants and edibles freshly prepared by a guest chef (or two) on the BBQ.
An exciting new addition this year will be an Indigenous fashion runway show as part of the Art Fair which will highlight new collection pieces that can be then purchased at the Art Fair.
Officially welcoming these remote practitioners to Sydney, local artists, designers, and makers from Australia’s premier authentic First Nations marketplace — the Blak Markets — will join them at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, alongside art collectives from remote and regional New South Wales.
Event Details:
Dates: Saturday 5 July – Sunday 6 July 2025
Duration: 10am - 5pm (4pm on Sunday)
Location: Overseas Passenger Terminal, 130 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney
Cost: Entry is $2.50 (12 years and over) to support the remote artists attending the event.