The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation's principle purpose is to:

“To support the promotion, protection and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, visual art, music, performance, story, design and fashion in an ethical, fair, and culturally appropriate environment.”

We envision a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultures are strong and celebrated.

We acknowledge the Larrakia people, both past and present, as the Traditional Owners of the land upon which the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation will present events. We appreciate the opportunity to share this Country and are committed to working together and appropriately consulting with the Larrakia people, and other relevant Traditional Owners in presenting the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s activities, events and programs.

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Why become a member of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation?

As a member of the Foundation, your organisation receives the following benefits:

• Voting rights at all annual and special general meetings
• Opportunities to contribute to setting the key priorities and activities of our organisation 
• Automatic approval for participation in the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (physical and online fairs)
• A $500+GST discount on the participation fee in the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
• Multi-user access to DAAF Foundation’s community of practice (“The Hub”) which has a growing number of resources, workshop opportunities, online forums, and learning modules focused around sales and marketing for Art Centres to access
• Early bird access to purchase tickets to our events
• General support (eg letters of support, and promotion, program participation opportunities and more!)

 

What is an Art and Culture Centre?

Art and Culture Centres are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned organisations grounded in cultural authority, community governance and self-determination. These not-for-profit centres are places of creation, where artists work on Country to produce and share visual art, language, and cultural knowledge. They offer economic, social and cultural value—providing employment, training, and wellbeing support—and serve as vital community spaces for intergenerational learning. Governed by local Elders and cultural leaders, these centres uphold the rights of artists, protect cultural and intellectual property, and ensure fair pay and attribution. More than galleries, they are hubs for cultural expression, where art is not just a product, but a practice of care, belonging, and continuity. Their purpose-driven operations reinvest profits into community benefit, ensuring that artists and their communities remain at the heart of the Indigenous art economy. 

Peak Bodies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual art

There are peak body organisations in Australia that are recognised for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and Culture Centres. These organisations represent and advocate for the Australian Indigenous visual arts industry,and support artists and Art and Culture Centres through advocacy, professional development, operational and industry support, promotion, and by safeguarding cultural knowledge and ethical practice.

 

Terms defined in this form have the meaning given to them in the Constitution of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation Limited (ACN 156 042 072).

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation Limited (DAAF Foundation) requests that you complete this form to assist our Directors in determining whether you meet the criteria for membership.

Your response to the questions in this form will be confidential and reviewed by staff and Directors of the DAAF Foundation. It is highlighted in the relevant sections of this form where the information provided will be made public on the DAAF Foundation’s websites via a member profile.

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Upon acceptance of your membership application to the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation your Art & Culture Centre/Peak Body agrees to the following:

• That a membership fee of $500+GST will invoice to our organisation and will be effective for a 12 month period
• Annual membership will renew each year in November
• To abide by the rules and regulations stipulated on the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation Limited Constitution
• To abide by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s Code of Conduct
• You will be subcriped to the Indigenous Arts Hub "The Hub" and provided access for up to 10 users in your organisation
• Information provided under "Promotional Materials" will be used to promote your organisation across the DAAF Foundation's digital platforms