Opening Event
CIAF OPENING EVENT: Art, Music, Dance
Thursday 20 August
Experience a tropical atmosphere at this gala event giving art lovers the exclusive opportunity to buy new art work from internationally recognised and emerging artists before the Art Fair opens. Sip a tropical cocktail or drink coconut milk from a freshly husked fruit. Enjoy contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fusion cuisine. Wander through the Art Fair and Exhibition. Listen to the haunting sounds of the Aurukun Songmen and Dancers and melodic storytelling of King Kadu before witnessing the wild rhythms of the KulKal Baba (Blooded Feather) performing the dances of Saibai Island in the Torres Strait. Date & time Thu 20 August, 7 – 10pm Venue Tanks Arts Centre Entry $50 / early bird bookings 2 tickets for $75
