Words by M. Ganambarr Images courtesy of James Alberts There is something strange about spending almost an entire year working towards one week, only for that week to pass in what feels like a moment. DAAF Week was busy, exhausting, exciting and incredibly rewarding….

As Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair celebrates 20 years, artists like Ursula Napangardi Marks, Wanjibung, Justine Willis, Venetta Denham and Antama Baker remind us that the future of First Nations art is already here. These emerging voices are not only shaping the next chapter of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art—they are ensuring that culture remains strong, vibrant and deeply connected to Country for generations to come.

In town for the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair? Here are a few more exciting events to add to the diary.

Honouring the past. Celebrating the present. Shaping the future.

The artists featured in this exhibition draw inspiration from the everyday moments that shape life in their communities. Through painting, ceramics, and storytelling, they share personal histories, cultural knowledge, and connections to Country, revealing the significance of experiences that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Across Australia, First Nations artists continue to share stories that have been carried through generations, connecting people to Country, culture, language, and ancestral knowledge. Through painting, carving, weaving, printmaking, and sculpture, these artists create works that are deeply rooted in place while speaking to contemporary audiences around the world.

Clay shaped by hand carries the memory of Country. Fibre dyed and woven becomes a record of stories passed between generations. Across remote art centres throughout Australia, artists continue cultural traditions through materials embedded with memory, movement, and connection.

Why buying from Art Centres is the best way to collect Indigenous art.

Volunteer with DAAF Foundation in 2026 JOIN THE DAAF FOUNDATION COMMUNITY AND HAVE AN IMPACT THIS AUGUST. August is an amazing time to be up in the Top End, on Larrakia Country, and we’re calling out to our community to once again be part of DAAF! 2026 marks a…

DAAF Foundation honours the transition from Artistic Director Shilo McNamee to Simon Carmichael, celebrating cultural leadership and creative vision.