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where we host diverse artistic events and celebrate Asian culture.
We create a vibrant platform that showcases the richness of Asian heritage, fostering creativity and connections within the community.
Layered Thinking
Multicultural Art Festival 2025
The Multicultural Art Festival 2025 is a dynamic celebration of creativity without borders—a vibrant convergence of cultures, traditions, and contemporary visions. Bringing together artists, thinkers, and communities from across the globe, the festival showcases the power of art to connect, inspire, and transcend differences.
As we come together for the Multicultural Art Festival, we invite audiences to journey through the diverse expressions of culture and creativity—where traditions meet contemporary voices, and dialogue gives rise to new visions. The festival includes programs such as the dynamic Multicultural Art Fair, the intimacy of Solo Exhibitions, the synergy of Collaborative Showcases, and the thought-provoking Australasian Artist Talks and more. Together, these experiences celebrate art as a living bridge across cultures, identities, and generations.
Who Should Join:
• Anyone from all multicultural, migrant, or diverse cultural backgrounds
• Local, interstate, or international artists
• Artworks in any medium are welcome
Naming · Illumination · Resonance
Inspired Her
Talk & Exhibition
Organised by the Australia Women and Children Protection and Development (AWCPD) and the Creative Asia Foundation (CAF), and proudly supported by the Victorian State Government, World Trade Centre, Artspie, and Asia Media, the Inspired Her Talk & Exhibition aims to celebrate and amplify women’s voices through artistic expression. This initiative invites artists to honour personal stories, cultural heritage, social issues, and emotional landscapes unique to womanhood. It seeks to foster dialogue, inspire connection, and empower women’s perspectives within the community and beyond.
We are inviting:
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Women and female-identifying (emerging or established) from multicultural, migrant, or diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Artists working in any medium that aligns with the exhibition theme
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Local, interstate, or international artists
Where you are from, Where you are going
Multicultural Youth
Art Competition & Exhibition
The Multicultural Youth Art Competition & Exhibition 2025 is a national program celebrating the creativity and cultural expression of young artists from diverse backgrounds. Organised by the Creative Asia Foundation and supported by Artspie, Asia Media, and AMACC, the competition encourages youth to share their stories through visual art while fostering inclusion, innovation, and artistic growth. All participants will receive certificates, with featured works displayed on the Creative Asia Foundation website and in partner exhibitions.
Teachers and advisors are encouraged to register alongside participants to be formally acknowledged.
Who Should Join:
• Young artists aged 5 - 18 from multicultural backgrounds
• Students with a passion for visual storytelling
• Emerging creatives seeking national exposure and exhibition opportunities
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Exhibition Series 2025
Emerging Art Beat
Exhibition
Emerging Art Beat invites early-career and emerging artists to present their vision in a curated group exhibition at one of Melbourne’s most vibrant cultural venues.
This is an opportunity to share your voice, exhibit professionally, and connect with audiences alongside 26 artists and 2 curators from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
Event Highlights:
– Open to painters, sculptors, photographers, digital & installation artists
– Welcoming emerging artists from multicultural, LGBTIQA+, and youth communities
– Free public exhibition with professional exposure and networking opportunities
– Presented by AMACC, Creative Asia Foundation, and supported by Victoria Government, Le Grange Gallery, and World Trade Centre Melbourne
Asian Fashion & Business Conference
AFBC: Industry Immersion & Research Program
The Asian Fashion Business Conference Research & Industry Immersion Program is a 10-day experience designed for professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to gain hands-on insights into fashion, business, sustainability, AI, and global market expansion. Participants will explore new materials, eco-certifications, government procurement, and brand management, while also examining the economic impact of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on international trade and sustainability. Through industry visits, expert-led workshops, and research projects, this program provides a strategic roadmap for navigating future market trends, expanding into overseas markets, and shaping successful career paths in the evolving global fashion landscape.
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Fashion entrepreneurs & designers expanding internationally.
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Students & professionals in fashion, business & marketing.
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Business owners exploring Australian market & procurement
