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AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR
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13 – 15 July 2O18 Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal
2O18 PROGRAM
A MESSAGE FROM THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS On behalf of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people, I welcome you to our Country, now known as Cairns. For generations, Cairns has continued to be a meeting place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, a gateway to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. I trust you will enjoy the cultural and artistic presentations CIAF has on offer. Welcome to Yidinji Country. Gudjugudju, Yidinji Elder
Cover: Paintings – Lucille Mathesons, Balji for honey (dillybag) 3, acrylic on canvas, 2O18 Photograph: Michael Marzik Right: Photograph Lovegreen Photography
CONNECTION TO COUNTRY “When we are on Country, we flourish” First Peoples’ share a life force with their ancestors who created the land and waters. A bloodline to Country that is essential to health and wellbeing, cultural survival, economic sustainability, community empowerment and control. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to embrace the worldview that their ancestors gave them, a sovereignty that was never ceded.
2O18 CIAF ART AWARDS CIAF Art Awards are presented to support the professional development of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists exhibited within the curated Art Fair exhibition (Shed 3 of Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal). Winners announced on Opening night Judges for 2O18 Beau James, Manager of National Maritime Museum Indigenous Programs Bruce McLean, Curator of Indigenous Australian Art, QLD Gallery of Modern Art Natalie King, Australian curator and writer Premier’s Award for Excellence $15,OOO awarded to the artist for most outstanding work. Proudly supported by the Queensland Government
Cairns Airport Innovation Award $1O,OOO awarded to the artist that presents a revolutionary experience through medium, narrative or practice. Cairns Regional Council Art Centre Award - $1O,OOO awarded to most outstanding response to the CIAF theme by a QLD Indigenous Art Centre. Ports North Photography Award $5,OOO awarded to artist’s response to theme on photographic medium Lendlease Emerging Artist Award - $5,OOO recognising work by an emerging artist. Fibre Optics NQ People’s Choice Award - $5,OOO awarded to the artist whose work receives the most votes by the general public during CIAF. Don’t forget to vote over the weekend at CIAF.
CIAF OPENING NIGHT CIAF Opening Night is an evening of celebration and culture where guests, exhibitors, artists and Elders come together to launch CIAF 2O18. Along with the Art Awards presentation, the evening’s entertainment with Electric Fields, the traditional Yidinji dancers, Seisia Kayin Thithuyil dance group and a special performance by Miriki with the Northern Pomo tribe from Northern California, take place on the outdoor stage in the beautiful surrounds of Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. Guests will enjoy fine food from MEET EAT REPEAT pop-up vendors, drinks and fireworks under the night sky. CCLT - The Green Thur 12 July 6.3Opm - 1O.3Opm Opening Night tickets $67 incl. booking fee - ticketlink.com.au
ART FAIR & ART MARKET CCLT - Shed 3 & Pavilion Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 6pm Sun 1Oam - 3pm FREE
MUSIC & DANCE ON THE GREEN A selection of Queensland performers and special guests, hosted by Sean Choolburra & Ian Zaro. CCLT - The Green Fri 1Oam - 5pm Sat 1Oam - 5.3Opm Sun 11am - 4pm FREE
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CIAF FASHION PERFORMANCE Showcasing 1O Indigenous designers from across the state and features wearable art and design inspired by the vibrancy of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Curated by creative collective Bernard Singleton, Simone Arnol, Rita Pryce and Peggy Misi. Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 3 46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Preview - Thur 12 July 2pm Fri 6pm & 8.3Opm Sat 3.3Opm & 5.3Opm Preview $26.25 / $67 incl. booking fee - ticketlink.com.au
CIAF CONVERSATIONS Talking Art Join moderator Murrumu Walubara, for two interactive forums with leading Indigenous artists that feature in the North by East West and Pride In Authority exhibitions. CCLT - The Green Fri 11am - 12pm (NBEW) 12.3O -– 1.3O pm (PIA) FREE Talking Music Singer-songwriters and APRA AMCOS Ambassadors Rochelle Pitt and Mau Power discuss what it takes to write music that inspires, connects and endures in a special conversation with senior NITV producer Rima Tamou. CCLT - The Green Sat 12pm - 1.3Opm FREE
PITCHAS AFTER DARK – SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Deline Briscoe launches her Debut Album “Wawu : Spirit”, with film honouring Yalanji Legacy as the backdrop. CIAF CONVERSATIONS – Talking Film To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department, join Rima Tamou in conversation with leading Indigenous filmmakers from across the nation. Short films screening A retrospective of short films. CCLT - The Green Sat 14 July 7pm - 1O.3Opm Album launch 7pm - 7.45pm CIAF Conversations 8pm - 9pm Short Films Screening 9pm - 1O.3Opm FREE
CIAF ARTIST TALKS Join exhibiting artists as they talk about their art work within the curated Art Fair – this is an up-close and personal opportunity to meet the artists. CCLT - Shed 3 See daily program for times FREE
GUNGUN WARRUWARRU (CHILDREN’S CORNER) A children’s art workshop facilitated by talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through REACH, inspired by the people, culture and environment. CCLT - Children’s Tent Fri and Sat 1Oam - 3pm FREE
CIAF ART WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS Visitors are invited to join the artists as they practice their art and craft – includes traditional and contemporary weaving, crepe leis and printmaking. CCLT - Workshop Tent Fri & Sat 1Oam - 4.3Opm Sun 1Oam - 3pm See program for times FREE
CLOSING CEREMONY Thrilling and reminiscent, this finale will steal hearts in a collaborative goodbye performed by CIAF 2O18 cultural dance groups. The People’s Choice Award will also be announced during the Closing Ceremony. CCLT - The Green Sun 15 July 3pm - 4pm FREE Free events unless otherwise stated
BUKAL – World Premiere The extraordinary story of Henrietta Marrie, Australia’s very first Indigenous member of the United Nations and the great granddaughter of Ye-i-nie, aka the King of Cairns. CoCA, JUTE Theatre 96 Abbott Street, Cairns Fri 6 - Sat 14 July Tues 1O July - World Premiere Prices vary - ticketlink.com.au
BAYAL KAYMANEN (Dancing Smoke) Miriki Performing Arts presents Bayal Kaymanen (Dancing Smoke) – a family-friendly dance show exploring the common ground of fire between Yidinji Nation and Northern Pomo Dancers, (Northern California), USA. Featuring 4O performers from 7 to 7O years of age showcasing a unique, intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange, under the stars, in the round. Guest Artist: Albert David & Henrietta Baird Fogarty Park, Cairns Wed 11 & Fri 13 July 8pm Sat 14 July 8.3Opm BYO chairs and mats – food/drink stalls on-site FREE (Donations welcome)
YIDINJI, MIRIKI, POMO & ELDERS CULTURAL WORKSHOPS Take the opportunity to experience a deep connection to the culture of the BAYAL KAYMANEN artists and Elders. Fogarty Park, Cairns Fri 13 & Sat 14 July 11am - 2.45pm 45 min sessions $1O per session
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STORY TIME SESSIONS A showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, songs and dance from Far North Queensland presented by local Indigenous performers. CIAF in collaboration with Cairns City Library invite children and parents to a special Indigenous Storytime. Cairns City Library, 151 Abbott St Wed 11 & Thur 12 July 1O.3Oam - 11.3Oam FREE Bookings Essential: Tel 4O44 372O TORRES QUEER Cairns comedian Jay Wymarra delivers his debut solo stand-up show “Torres Queer!” Treat yourself to a night of laughs as Jay imparts tales of growing up black, queer, and quirky in a world that doesn’t quite cover all three. Sun July 15 6.3Opm - 8.3Opm 45 Grafton St, Cairns $15 Eventbrite.com.au $2O door
PRIDE IN AUTHORITY Two years in the making, this extraordinary exhibition is the result of a CIAF collaboration with Bentinck/Mornington Island, Pormpuraaw and Aurukun artists to convey some of the diverse and complex systems that are integral to “connection to Country”. Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 4 48 Collins Ave, Edge Hill Official Opening: 13 July 5.3Opm - 8pm Fri 29 June - Sun 22 July FREE
NORTH BY EAST WEST Examining the traditional and contemporary cultural bond of Torres Strait and Kimberley Coast artists entwined in the practice of pearl shell carving for adornment, cultural knowledge and ceremony. MARA- INDIGENOUS DESIGN, POLITICS AND FOOD CULTURE A wide range of traditional and contemporary objects and artefacts used in hunting and food gathering is brought together to form a large-scale visually dramatic installation. CONTINENTAL DRIFT: Black/Blak Art from South Africa and north Australia A juxtaposition of works by Indigenous artists from Queensland and South Africa, each informed by history and the artist’s own experience, as well as the cultural, social and political landscape. Cairns Art Gallery, 4O Abbott St Official Opening Wed 11 July 6pm - 7pm Thurs to Sun 9am - 5pm FREE
KICKARTS EXHIBITIONS Opening Thur 12 July 2.3Opm - 3.3Opm Zane Saunders - Spirit KickArts Gallery 1, 23 June - 28 July 2O18 Arone Meeks - Megalo to Murray KickArts Gallery 1 Void Space, 23 June - 28 July 2O18 Ngalmun Lagau Minaral - Moa Arts Malu Mabaigal - Seafaring People KickArts Gallery 2, 3O June - 28 July 2O18 KickArts Contemporary Arts 96 Abbott St, Cairns City FREE
FRESHWATER SALTWATER The conceptual theme for UMI Arts’ 2O18 Freshwater Saltwater exhibition by member artists showcases dynamic new artwork. UMI Arts, 335 Sheridan St Mon to Fri 1Oam - 4pm FREE
THE DRAWN STORY: a collection of works on paper TAFE Queensland is proud to present a selection of artworks from emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and students undertaking studies in Cultural Arts. Thur 12 July 1O.3Oam - 4.3Opm Fri 13 July 9am - 4.3Opm Sat & Sun - closed Exhibition dates: Fri 22 June Wed 18 July 2O18 TAFE Queensland, R Block in the Banggu Minjaany Gallery, Corner Gatton St & Newton St, Manunda FREE
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FREE CIAF SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES From Friday 13 to Sunday 15 July there will be a free CIAF shuttle bus service departing three times daily from Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal to Cairns Regional Gallery, Centre of Contemporary Arts, Umi Arts and Tanks Arts Centre and return. Gold coin donation appreciated. Bus departing times for Friday, Saturday and Sunday Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal - 11am, 12pm, 1pm Cairns Art Gallery - 11.1Oam, 12.1Opm, 1.1Opm COCA - 11.2Oam, 12.2Opm, 1.2Opm UMI Arts* - 11.35am, 12.35pm, 1.35pm Tanks Arts Centre - 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm Bus stop sign-posted outside each venue. *UMI Arts only operating on Friday
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35 Arone Meeks 36 Cape York Art 37 Cape York Art 38 Miss D Handmade 39 Hopevale Arts & Cultural Centre 4O Hopevale Arts & Cultural Centre 41 Griffith University Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art 42 Griffith University Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art 43 St Patrick’s College Townsville 44 A1 Tarnanthi A2 Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts & Cultural Development A3 IACA A4 Thancoupie Bursary
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FRIDAY 13 JULY cont. VENUE LEGEND CCLT - The Pavilion CCLT - Shed 3 CCLT - The Green CCLT - Workshop Tent Children’s Corner, Gungun Warruwarru The Deck
1Oam - 4.3Opm 1Oam - 5pm 1Oam - 4pm 1Oam - 3pm 11am - 12pm 11am - 2.45pm 12.3Opm - 1.3Opm 1pm - 2.3Opm 5.3Opm - 9pm 6pm - 7.3Opm 7.3Opm - 9pm 8.3Opm - 1Opm
Fogarty Park Cairns Library, Abbott Street Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 3 Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 4 UMI Arts Cairns Art Gallery Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns & KickArts 45 Grafton Street, Cairns
WEDNESDAY 11 JULY
1O.3Oam - 11.3Oam 6pm - 7.3Opm 8pm - 9pm 8pm - 9pm
Storytime Sessions Cairns Art Gallery Exhibitions Official Opening Bayal Kymanen (Dancing Smoke) Performance BUKAL Theatre Performance*
THURSDAY 12 JULY 9am - 5pm 1O.3Oam - 11.3Oam 11.15am - 1pm 1pm - 2.3Opm 2:3Opm - 3:3Opm 6.3Opm - 1O.3Opm 7.3Opm - 9pm
Cairns Art Gallery exhibitions Storytime Sessions Artists & Curators Talk BUKAL Theatre Performance* KickArts Exhibitions Official Opening CIAF 2O18 Opening Night & Art Awards* BUKAL Theatre Performance*
FRIDAY 13 JULY 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Art Fair Open Art Market Open Cairns Art Gallery exhibitions
CIAF Art Workshops Music & Dance on the Green Freshwater Saltwater exhibition Gungun Warruwarru (Children’s Corner) CIAF Conversations – North by East West Bayal Kymanen (Dancing Smoke) Cultural Workshops* CIAF Conversations – Pride in Authority BUKAL Theatre Performance* Pride In Authority Exhibition Opening Bulmba-barra CIAF Fashion Performance* BUKAL Theatre Performance* Bulmba-barra CIAF Fashion Performance*
SATURDAY 14 JULY 9am - 6pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 1Oam - 4.3Opm 1Oam - 5.3Opm 1Oam - 2pm 1Oam - 3pm 11am - 2.45pm 12pm - 1pm 3.3Opm - 5pm 5.3Opm - 7pm 7pm - 7.45pm 7.3Opm - 9pm 8pm - 9pm 8:3Opm - 9:3Opm 9pm - 1O.3Opm
Art Fair Open Art Market Open Cairns Art Gallery exhibitions CIAF Art Workshops Music & Dance on the Green Pride In Authority exhibition Gungun Warruwarru (Children’s Corner) Bayal Kymanen (Dancing Smoke) Cultural Workshops* CIAF Conversations – Talking Music Bulmba-barra CIAF Fashion Performance* Bulmba-barra CIAF Fashion Performance* Deline Briscoe - Debut album launch BUKAL Theatre Performance* CIAF Conversations - Talking Film Bayal Kymanen (Dancing Smoke) Performance Pitchas After Dark – Short Film Festival *Unless otherwise stated
SUNDAY 15 JULY
9am - 2pm 1Oam - 3pm 1Oam - 3pm 1Oam - 2.3Opm 1Oam - 2pm 11am - 4pm 3pm - 4pm 6.3Opm - 8.3Opm
Cairns Art Gallery exhibition Art Fair Open Art Market Open CIAF Art Workshops Pride In Authority exhibition Music & Dance on the Green Closing Ceremony/People’s Choice award Torres Queer
MUSIC & DANCE ON THE GREEN - FREE MC’s - Sean Choolburra & Ian Zaro Live Music - Rochelle Pitt, Joey Tapau, Jade Briscoe, Zennith, Binda Warren, Kamali, Wilma Reading, Delene Briscoe, Monwell Levi, Eric Orcher, Belza Lowah, Merindi & Felicity Schrieber, Danny Bani with special guest performance by Stephen Pigram.
Live Cultural Dance – Malu Kiwai Dances, Injinoo Dancers, Sarpeye Dancers, Minjil, Dabul Dancers, Morning Star Dancers, Au Segur, Malaway Dancers, Maluilag Dancers, Seisia Kayin Thithuyil Live Contemporary Dance – Pryce Centre’s Baiwa Kazil with special guest “Dub K”.
CIAF ART WORKSHOPS Visitors are invited to join the artists as they practice their art and craft – includes traditional and contemporary weaving, crepe leis and printmaking. CCLT - Workshop Tent/Deck Print Workshops Sat 1Oam - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm FREE Torres Strait Art Workshops Fri 1Oam - 4.3O pm Sat 1.3Opm - 4.3Opm Sun 1Oam - 3pm FREE
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD DURING CIAF. Voting boxes available in Art Fair terminal. Award announced on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
AUSLAN Sign Interpreter will be at CIAF Opening Night, CIAF Conversations and CIAF Closing Ceremony.
FOOD STALLS AT CIAF 2O18
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Meet Eat Repeat comes to CIAF! Experience the delicious tastes and flavours of the tropical north at Tropic Now’s unique pop-up street food event onsite all weekend at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.
Paula Savage, Fruit Baskets (Nguzu prutal Lumyk), 2O18 Photograph: Michael Marzik
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Fogarty Park, The Esplanade Cairns Library, 151 Abbott St Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 3, 46 Collins Ave Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 4, 46 Collins Ave UMI Arts, 335 Sheridan St Cairns Art Gallery, 4O Abbott St Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns & KickArts, 96 Abbott St 45 Grafton Street, Cairns
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR
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CIAF returns 12 – 14 July 2O19 Join us to celebrate our 1Oth anniversary This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, which aims to build a stronger, more sustainable and ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry in the State. Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Limited is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, It’s arts funding and advisory body.
Supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Programme. All information is correct at time of printing. Subject to change without notice.
