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First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan 2024-2026

The First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan 2024-2026 will support First Nations arts and cultural practitioners and communities to realise the ambition for sustainable growth of a First Nations-led fashion and textile industry in Queensland.

Key action areas in the plan include:

  • Sharing and protecting Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ stories.
  • Growing creative practice and capacity
  • Connecting to markets
  • Enabling scalable industry development.

The Plan builds on the work already occurring through the Backing Indigenous Arts Initiative and is a key deliverable of Creative Together and its second action plan, Grow 2022-2026

 

Read the First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan

Download the First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan

First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan (PDF) (11.5 MB)

First Nations Fashion and Textiles Plan (Text only) (DOCX) (312.08 KB)

 

 

 

 

First Nations-led fashion and textiles in Queensland

First Nations fashion designers and textile artists create employment opportunities, champion innovation and promote cultural expression.

Yalanji Arts Centre

Yalanji Arts Centre, Mossman Gorge operates as an Aboriginal-owned art centre, providing support and advocacy for Kuku Yalanji artist from Mossman Gorge and the surrounding area.

Magpie Goose

Magpie Goose operates as a family-run, First Nations-owned social enterprise crafting unique and wearable art pieces that serve as a platform for First Nations storytelling.

Grace Lillian Lee

Grace Lillian Lee is a multicultural artist, known for drawing inspiration from her First Nations heritage. Grace is a descendent of the Miriam Mer people of the Eastern Torres Strait Islands. She celebrates her culture through the act of weaving, culture, story and activation.

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins is a First Nations artist and designer living and working in Quandamooka Country. Delvene’s portfolio includes ceramics, sculptures, homewares, women’s wear and jewellery.

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)

CIAF is an ethical marketplace and platform for First Nations artists and designers to exhibit work and facilitate the sale and acquisition of First Nations art.