The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical First Nations arts industry to enable artists and arts workers to earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market.

A person painting a vibrant picture of a parrot.
Karen Napaljarri Barnes painting in 2023, image courtesy of Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation

The 2026-27 round of the IVAIS program will support 85 activities delivered by First Nations art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across Australia.

Grant recipients include:

  • Gapuwiyak Bush Gallery 2027 - weaving workshops and exhibition to support cross-cultural conversations, collaboration and long-term regional development for Arnhem Land weavers
  • Armidale & Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place - exhibitions showcasing works from local and regional First Nations artists, and professional support and training for artists in preparing, marketing, and promoting their artworks.

The Protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Program will also be supporting 8 activities that provide professional development and training opportunities for First Nations artists and artworkers, including:

  • The Koorie Heritage Trust - development of an exhibition of contemporary First Peoples jewellery drawn from a unique and irreplaceable collection of Victorian First Peoples art and cultural belongings.
  • The Indigenous Art Centre Alliance Incorporated – the first dedicated forum to prepare First Nations art centres for the cultural and commercial opportunities linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Cultural Olympiad.

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