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Sarongs by Yalanji Arts.
Model Latavia Gibson

Artist and Senior Kuku Yalanji
Lorna Shaun in the shop

YALANJI ARTS - UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 2025
Yalanji Arts is proud to showcase their artists and new works at four key
exhibitions in the coming months:
The Shape of Time at Artisan Gallery, Brisbane
24 April – 19 July 2025
24 April – 31 May 2025
First of a new regular showcase series supporting Indigenous makers,
featuring traditional craft techniques, storytelling, and cultural knowledge
in contemporary forms.
Cairns Art Gallery - Weaving Group Exhibition
28 June – 7 September 2025
Featuring Yalanji artist Vanessa Cannon
Ceramic installation titled “Homage to my grandmothers and their love for
Kakan”. Installation includes three large ceramic basket-weave sculptures
Work honours the cultural importance of the Black Palm Dillybag (Kakan)
in the artist’s family history. “Yalanji Arts is 100% Indigenous owned.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) Every purchase directly supports the artists, their
11 – 13 July 2025
Queensland’s leading Indigenous arts and culture event business, and their community”
Yalanji Arts will present new ceramics and prints on paper and a market
stall with hand-printed fabrics, popular ceramic bowls, and authentic
merchandise.
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF)
7 – 10 August 2025 Shop 4&5,
Australia’s largest Indigenous art fair 40-42 Macrossan Street,
Yalanji Arts will showcase new 2025 fabric designs, as well as prints on paper, Port Douglas
handcrafted ceramic bowls, and high-quality artist-designed merchandise. yalanjiarts