ARTS North West has announced participants representing the region at the 2025 National Indigenous Art Fair in Sydney.
First Nations creatives Jodie Herden and Tyler Stackman and mentors Kate Briggs and Amy Allerton will showcase their work at the renowned ethical art marketplace, and proudly share stories, skills, and cultural heritage of the north-west region with audiences from across the country.
Ms Herden, a Gomeroi woman from Tamworth, is a contemporary Aboriginal artist who shares stories through the creative process of painting and many other mediums.
Tyler Stackman, a Thunghutti artist from Walcha, is a visual artist who combines traditional dots with fine lines in his work and also crafts wooden artefacts, kangaroo skins and emu eggs.
The 2025 National Indigenous Art Fair, held Saturday, Sunday, July 5-6 during Naidoc Week, is a celebration of Aboriginal creativity and culture set in the heart of Sydney.
The art fair returns to The Rocks for its fifth annual art market to showcase creations from First Nations artists, designers and makers.
There will be more than 50 stallholders offering art, handmade jewellery, homewares, food and more. All proceeds go directly back to the artist and First Nations communities.
There will also be cooking demonstrations, participate in workshops and enjoy the live music and dance performances.
Arts North West said Jodie Herden and Tyler Stackman and mentors Kate Briggs and Amy Allerton
will host a combined stall at NIAF, showcasing their unique works and stories, and engaging with audiences from across the country.
“This program is made possible thanks to the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Grant Fund, which enables Arts North West to continue fostering opportunities for First Nations artists in our region to share their work and strengthen their professional pathways.
“We are incredibly proud to play a role in supporting the cultural voices of our region and can’t wait to see the impact of this experience for our participating artists.
“The National Indigenous Art Fair is a powerful reminder of the richness and resilience of Aboriginal cultural practices, and we’re honoured to be part of that story.”
