OUR PARTNERS
Strong partnerships are
crucial to UMI Arts:
“TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG”
We understand and appreciate the significance of growing partnerships with like minded organisations, that share the same beliefs and values as UMI Arts, and understand the importance of protecting and maintaining culture. We work with many other organisations to deliver programs focused on strengthening First Nations Arts and Culture in Far North Queensland. We are always looking to forge new friendships and partnerships, as we know this is how we can continue to expand our services, grow our reach, and ensure we are offering constant and relevent opportunities and growth to our members.
Get in touch to speak to the UMI team about how we can work together!
Our Funding Partners Include:
ARTS QUEENSLAND
UMI Arts is assisted by the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS
Supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program
THE VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STRATEGY (VACS)
Supported by the Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments
UMI Arts also gratefully acknowledges the following Project Funding:
Big Talk One Fire Festival is assisted by the Cairns Regional Council.
PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION
In 2024–25, UMI Arts strengthened its network
through strategic partnerships with a diverse
range of organisations, including:
Amway
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Northern Peninsula Area Arts Centre
Yarrabah Arts Centre
Hopevale Arts Centre
Mornington Island Art Centre
Badu Island Art Centre
Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Tourism and Events Queensland
Pullman Cairns International Hotel
Munro Martin Parklands
Cairns Regional Council
Sea Swift
Supply Nation
Indigenous Business Australia
Arts Law Centre of Australia
Indigenous Arts Code
The Copyright Agency
Mulgrave Gallery
Djarragun College
St Marys Catholic College
Cairns Sate High School
St Monicas Catholic College
Trinity Bay College
NIAF, CIAF, AIATSIS IAM
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Destination Q & Destination IQ
CAPTA Group
NAIDOC
Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA)
Gab Titui Cultural Centre
These collaborations extend the reach and
impact of our work, enabling us to deliver more
opportunities, resources, and visibility for our
artists and communities.