BLAK Arts and Business Festival
Join us on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 10.00 am—2.00 pm at The Great Court for the BLAK Arts and Business Festival, a collaboration between the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), Indigenous Business Hub and UQ Ventures.
Building on the spirit of Indigenous Business Month, the Festival will showcase innovation, excellence, economic independence and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and business leaders. Through a dynamic program featuring artists, performers, retailers, vendors, and more, this event aims to inspire the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while highlighting the vital role that Indigenous business and creative practice play in strengthening culture, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable economic futures.
Design the festival artwork
To help bring the BLAK Arts and Business Festival to life and showcase our students' creativity and talent, we’re calling on all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UQ to design the festival's official artwork.
We are looking for entries that capture the spirit of the festival, as a celebration of Indigenous creativity, culture, and entrepreneurship.
The winning design will feature across digital, print, and event merchandise.
Full details are available in the Competition Terms & Conditions.

2026 program
Artists and artisans
Performers and presenters
Retailers and vendors
Stallholders
Avid Reader
Cassandra in Chains
Chain maille creations, including jewellery, keychains, ornaments and more.
Green Frog Vending
Unique digital vending machines with Indigenous artwork wraps
Murrorong Aboriginal Jewellery
Handcrafted jewellery celebrating Aboriginal colours and culture
Narrunga Arts by Patrice
Artworks
Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN)
State-wide representative body for Indigenous businesses in Queensland
Red Sand Sisters
Handmade traditional Aboriginal weaving, paintings, Indigenous print clothing and accessories
Uncle Johns Arts and Crafts
Jewellery, hand-woven baskets and hats.
Yamagigu Consulting
First Nations expertise coupled with Deloitte’s global professional services.
Contact
For more information, please email Indigenousengagementevents@uq.edu.au.