
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs

Brisbane City Council has a variety of programs which acknowledge and value the unique contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to the city. These programs aim to support First Nations People and work with their communities.
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Indigenous art program
An annual, city-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art program celebrated through visual art showcase and discussion. Featuring emerging to established artists.

Gathering
Gathering showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous performance in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city.

Black Diamonds Program
The Black Diamonds Program provides free or low-cost activities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Brisbane, with a focus on young people.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs in action
Featured events
Brisbane City Council's Indigenous Art Program 2022 presents OUTstanding Artist Talk featuring Mia Boe. OUTstanding Artist Talks are a unique opportunity to...
Brisbane City Council's Indigenous Art Program 2022 presents OUTstanding Indigenous Art Walking Tours. Join curators of the Indigenous Art Program to learn...
Indigenous Art Program presents OUTstanding Accessibility Day. Join artists and curators of the 2022 Indigenous Art Program, OUTstanding, for an accessibility...
Brisbane City Council's Indigenous Art Program 2022 presents Paint and Sip with Boneta-Marie Mabo. Known for bringing good vibes to local 'Brushes and Beats'...
Brisbane City Council's Indigenous Art Program 2022 presents OUTstanding Indigenous Art Walking Tours. Join curators of the Indigenous Art Program to learn...
Gathering presents Nightshift The Nightshift' is a live trio band made up of professional musicians led by one of Cairns most in demand musicians who are also...
Brisbane City Council's Indigenous Art Program 2022 presents OUTstanding Indigenous Art Walking Tours. Join curators of the Indigenous Art Program to learn...
Brisbane City Council's Indigenous Art Program 2022 presents OUTstanding Indigenous Art Walking Tours. Join curators of the Indigenous Art Program to see...
Gathering presents Tjaka Tjaka fuse modern technology with ancient sounds to create a contemporary Indigenous experience like no other. Tjaka draws inspiration...