CIAF First Nations Business Register

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening First Nations culture by providing professional development opportunities for artists and fostering cultural exchange between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and visitors. With a focus on ethical art practices, CIAF serves as a dynamic platform for national and international collectors, curators, and emerging visual and performance artists. The fair champions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led initiatives and programs, upholding self-determination within Queensland’s creative community and commissioning new work to amplify Indigenous voices.

The First Nations Business Register is a resource that CIAF will use to connect with local First Nations suppliers to assist with our annual event delivery from sales assistants, to production staff, the register serves as a crucial tool for CIAF's policy to first consider First Nations suppliers throughout all of it's event delivery. 

The requirement for the First Nations Business Register specifies that the form is exclusively for First Nations business owners, sole traders, and company owners. This means that only individuals and businesses that are owned and operated by First Nations people are eligible to register.

Here’s a breakdown of what this entails:

• First Nations Business Owners: Individuals who own and run a business and identify as First Nations people.
• Sole Traders: First Nations individuals who operate their business on their own, without any partners or employees.
• Company Owners: Businesses that are incorporated and are owned by First Nations people, even if they have multiple owners or shareholders.
  
  

The types of suppliers, but not limited to, are outlined below. The register allows businesses to note other additional services for consideration. 

Examples of First Nations suppliers:

• Photographers
• Videographers
• Facilitators
• Customer Service
• Sales and Gallery Assistants
• Front of House Staff
• Venue and Infrastructure
• Catering
• Audio-Visual
• Security
• Event Production
• Entertainment
• Marketing and Promotion
• Digital Services
• Transport and Logistics
• Cleaners
• Production Staff
• Labourers
• Contractors
• Carpentry
• Removalists
• Freight Services

 

Please note that CIAF will reach out to businesses on an as-needed basis for service provision. Registering as a supplier doesn't guarantee employment.

Optional note: "Please select all the roles you are qualified for. If you are applying for more than one role, you may be asked to provide additional details for each."

Privacy Information for Collecting Information
At Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Information Collection
We may collect personal information from you when you engage with us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Contact details (such as phone number and email address)
• Business information
• Relevant documents (such as business licenses, insurance certificates, and proof of public liability coverage)
• Use of Information

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To assess and engage suppliers for services on an as-needed basis
• To communicate with you regarding your submissions and any potential engagements
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Disclosure of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at artfair@ciaf.com.au.

For further information please contact Wanda Weatherall at artfair@ciaf.com.au or by phone on 07 4252 6312.

Please note that CIAF will reach out to contractors on an as-needed basis for service provision.

CIAF reserves the right to decide not to engage any supplier.

Thank you for submitting your information.