
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 Community Partnership Assistance Scheme
This scheme supports and partners with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations to deliver events/projects as identified by their community.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs in action
Featured events
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
Gathering presents Mayella Dewis Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Mayella Dewis, considers her music a tool to motivate aspiring musicians of all cultures...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...
From 8 August–5 September 2022 Brisbane City Council will be showcasing artworks at Howard Smith Wharves by Tony Albert, Sebastian Moody and Beth Mitchell. The...