General News
17 June, 2025
Front and centre at CIAF
WHEN the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) kicks off its 16th anniversary season next month, audiences can look forward to a new and vibrant presence on the ground – content creator, storyteller, cultural powerhouse and 2025 ambassador program lead Talicia Minniecon.
A proud First Nations and Pacifica woman, Ms Minniecon will be front and centre across the four-day celebration of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture, held from Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13 at the Tanks Arts Centre.
Armed with a microphone, a camera and her trademark warmth, she will conduct roving interviews throughout the fair, capturing stories, spirit and spontaneous moments to share across CIAF’s social platforms.
“CIAF is about connection – with culture, community and creativity – and Talicia is the perfect person to reflect that and bring life to our thematic through line, ‘Pay Attention’, said CIAF artistic director Teho Ropeyarn.
“We’re excited to have her vibrant voice and energy amplifying the many faces and stories that make CIAF so special,” she said.
Ms Minniecon said CIAF was more than a festival, “it is a celebration of culture, creativity and a joyful meeting place of past, present and future”.
“I’m beyond excited and deeply honoured to be part of CIAF 2025 – a space that celebrates the strength, brilliance and creative power of our First Nations people,” she said.
