About CAF
Creative Asia Foundation (CAF) is an independent, not-for-profit cultural organisation based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Operating on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, we acknowledge and pay deep respect to Elders past and present.
CAF champions the role of creativity in fostering belonging, dialogue, and innovation. We serve as a dynamic platform for artists from multicultural and migrant backgrounds, particularly those of Asian heritage, supporting their artistic development, visibility, and collaboration within the broader Victorian creative ecology.
Our programs include exhibitions, public art projects, industry events, mentorships, residencies, and professional development workshops. We co-design opportunities with our members, partners, and community leaders to ensure cultural relevance, accessibility, and meaningful impact.
Through partnerships with local councils, schools, universities, and cultural organisations, CAF builds bridges between creative practice and community engagement, with a focus on emerging artists, new migrants, and underserved groups. We contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and economically strong Melbourne by celebrating diverse voices and connecting cultures through art.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be an inclusive, community-driven platform that empowers multicultural creatives and reimagines contemporary Australian–Asian and Oceanian identity through artistic expression
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Mission
Creative Asia Foundation exists to empower diverse creative communities through inclusive, innovative, and socially impactful arts programs. We provide a collaborative and accessible platform for multicultural artists, especially those of Asian and Oceanian backgrounds based in Australia, to explore, create, and connect.
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CAF delivers public exhibitions, creative workshops, cultural events, and professional development initiatives that celebrate cultural diversity and contemporary expression. Through partnerships with artists, community organisations, educators, and local businesses, we foster creativity at the intersection of art, enterprise, and community.
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Our work contributes to a more vibrant, inclusive cultural landscape while supporting sustainable creative careers and expanding community access to the arts.
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