CAPE YORK ART

        Made with Meaning

Welcome to Cape York Art

We’d love to share our art, stories and culture with you

What We Do

Cape York Art is an Aboriginal owned and operated arts business that connects you with authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences. We share knowledge and enhance understanding of Cape York Peninsula’s diverse Aboriginal cultures and distinctive artistic styles.

Founded in 2015, Cape York Art has a team with extensive experience working across the Indigenous Arts sector. We have a history of working closely with Aboriginal artists to build their professional skills and capacity as well as raising their profiles and placing significant artworks in major public and private collections.

We also work collaboratively with business and government clients to deliver cultural advisory services that engage Indigenous communities and deliver strong results.

We invite you to learn more about the art, stories and culture of Cape York though the beautiful artworks and informative services we offer.

our services

We work with individual, corporate and government clients to deliver positive social, environmental and financial project outcomes through a range of consulting services.

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Deliver creative workshops to build the capacity and professional skills of Cape York artists.

Attend art events to represent Cape York artists and conduct sales at art fairs.

Design cultural programming that connects audiences with authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences.

Facilitate creative partnerships that connect corporate and government clients with Cape York artists to deliver innovative arts and cultural initiatives.

Build capacity for Cape York artists and arts organisations seeking a sustainable future through long-term mentoring from experienced arts professionals.

CELEBRATING THE ART OF CAPE YORK

 

Artists from Cape York are creating some of the most outstanding and collectable contemporary art available anywhere in the world today. Collectors and curators are buying up these unique works to add to their collections and art museums and are staging exhibitions that share the distinctive art and culture of Cape York to thrilled audiences here in Australia, the USA and across Europe. From 2024 you can connect with the experience that is Cape York Art in person at fairs. You can also shop online to secure an original artwork for your collection at The Cape York Art Shop.

Indigenous Business Mentoring

 

We offer business mentoring to Indigenous small business and cultural organisations from set up right through to operations, marketing, financials, funding and reporting. Our experience in setting up businesses and cultural organisations will help you avoid the pitfalls and save you time. We know how an efficient business should run and can help you set up the right systems from day one. We can connect you with funding resources and advise on revenue streams that put your business on a sustainable path so you can focus on what you do best – delivering your mission and purpose. If you’re looking for reliable business support from experienced Indigenous business mentors with over 25 years’ practical experience, then please get in touch to discuss your situation.

SHOP DIFFERENT

When you shop with us you are supporting a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated local businesses. Our art and giftware are limited edition and designed in printed in Australia. Our range includes:
Paintings
Prints
Clothing
Jewellery
Giftware
Corporate Gifts
Investing in our artists artwork and designer gifts is an opportunity for us to work together to profile aboriginal artworks and artists. If you’re looking for a corporate gift, we have an extensive range of affordable gifts or can design something special to suit your theme and budget. Check out what’s new to our range of corporate gifts and designer homewares.

Thrilling performers at your event

If you’re searching for authentic Indigenous arts and crafts or amazing performers to position your event for success, then we can help. Our cultural programming service connects your event team with some of the most talented and vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, designers, musicians and dancers in Far North Queensland. We can provide:

• Welcome to Country
• MC & Guest speakers
• Cultural dancers and musicians
• Corporate gifts
• Art exhibitions & craft markets
• Art workshops & cultural talks

We work with your conference or event organiser to develop a clear and concise creative brief then source the talent to deliver a unique experience that leaves your audience with a lasting memento of Far North Queensland. To discuss your project contact us today.

Connect with Cape York through our original artworks and designer gift range

Shop different – purchase authentic gifts inspired by Cape York from a 100% Aboriginal owned business

Our beautiful corporate gifts connect you to local arts and culture

Connect with us at these events to purchase an exquisite Cape York artwork

Enhance your knowledge and project success through our cultural advisory services

Shop Different

Aboriginal artworks from Cape York Peninsula are among some of the most exciting and collectable works available today. Here you’ll find a selection of appealing pieces of art and an opportunity to invest in the unique cultures behind them. Our products are made with meaning. Our artists keep our Cape York culture alive and strong.
Indigenous Art Code Signatory

Cape York Art is an approved Dealer Member of the Indigenous Art Code

QR Code link to Cape York Art profile on Indigenous Art Code Signatories

Scan the QR code above or go to www.indigenousartcode.org to see our member profile.