If you’ve been looking for an excuse to experience Darwin’s incredible sunsets, balmy warmth, and the natural beauty of Larrakia Country, look no further. The annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is returning to the Top End, marking the 18th edition of Australia’s largest Indigenous art event.

This year, DAAF will be showcasing works from more than 75 Art Centres, and 1500 emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists all under one roof at the Darwin Convention Centre from this Friday August 9 until Sunday August 11.

But for those not able to be there in person, there’s also an online version of the Fair — allowing you to explore the stalls virtually and shop the artworks from wherever you are!

Almost every medium will be available for purchase, from canvases, to bark paintings, wood carvings, through to fibre art and textiles. DAAF is a trusted destination for established curators, gallerists and first-time art buyers, because not only is it a great place to (ethically) buy art directly from the Art Centres, but you can also meet some of the artists themselves and hear their stories firsthand.

Importantly, the event is run by a non-for-profit and takes no commission on artworks sold, ensuring that 100 per cent of all sales made go directly back to support the artists and their communities.

It’s free to attend, and there’s an exciting public program on offer, featuring traditional dance performances, material demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities, artists’ talks, fashion and more.

Register to attend the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (in person or online) here.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Friday August 9 — 10am to 4pm
Saturday August 10 — 10am to 5pm
Sunday August 11 — 10am to 4pm

Darwin Convention Centre
Exhibition Halls 1-4, 10 Stokes Hill Road
Darwin, NT, 0800