Now in its 18th year, WA’s premier Aboriginal art showcase returns to the heart of Boorloo/Perth, with a vibrant open-air market on Saturday 18 April at WA Museum Boola Bardip, alongside an expansive exhibition at the nearby Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) from 18 April to 14 June 2026.
The signature event, the Revealed Market, is a welcoming entry point for anyone interested in acquiring Aboriginal art, offering a rare opportunity to meet artists face-to-face, hear their stories, learn about culture and purchase authentically made art directly from artists. Supported by a family-friendly program of dance, music, talks and activities, the market invites the public to wander, browse and fully immerse themselves in a rich cultural experience.
The Revealed Exhibition of new and emerging WA Aboriginal art presents an extensive survey of early and mid-career artists from across WA, showcasing the diversity, depth and cultural strength of Aboriginal art practices. Also offering artworks for purchase, the eight-week exhibition gives audiences the time to engage deeply with the works and gain a richer understanding of Aboriginal culture. In 2026, the exhibition is curated by Whadjuk, Balladong and Wilman Noongar artist, Zali Morgan.
Providing a vital platform for Aboriginal artists – most of whom live in regional and remote communities – Revealed is the largest economic opportunity for Aboriginal artists in Western Australia, with all proceeds from sales going directly towards supporting artists, art centres and communities across the state.
While supporting the practices of independent artists, Revealed also shines a spotlight on WA’s Aboriginal art centres and champions these vital cultural institutions whose continued growth is essential to the sustainability of these regional and remote communities.
Revealed is presented under the custodianship of Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia (AACHWA), the state’s peak advocacy and resource organisation for Aboriginal art centres and the only organisation of its kind in Australia. Through Revealed, AACHWA continues its commitment to strengthening ethical markets, supporting artists and celebrating the richness of Aboriginal art and culture.
‘Revealed celebrates the incredible diversity and richness of Aboriginal art and cultures across the state – where traditional practices and contemporary life coexist,’ says AACHWA CEO, Chad Creighton.
‘As WA’s largest Aboriginal art showcase, we continue to forge new pathways that provide opportunity and income for artists and their communities.
‘While primarily an art market and exhibition, the event is supported by months of preparation, professional development, workshops and talks, equipping artists and art centres with the right tools to generate direct income through their artwork.
‘As Revealed returns to the heart of Perth city’s Cultural Centre, we are reminded that the roots of the state’s visual culture lie with Aboriginal communities.’
This year, a key highlight of the Revealed program is a collaborative work from the Tjanpi Desert Weavers titled Beep Beep! Driving All Around the Desert – showcasing 20 of their artists and an exploration of the cultural significance of cars and their important role in community.
Tjanpi Desert Weavers are a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women's Council that enables women living in the remote Central and Western desert regions to earn an income from fibre art. Tjanpi represents over 400 Aboriginal women artists from 26 remote communities on the NPY lands.
Speaking on the collaborative works, Olive Lawson of Warburton WA says: ‘Cars help people get around everywhere. They take people to the bush, to the shop, the clinic, HACC.
‘They take families to other communities for football, weekend drives, funerals. It gets really hot here, and we are a long way from the big cities, so having a good car with cooling is important. We make sure we take lots of water, and a spare tyre. We can drive to the nearest big town, Laverton, where we can catch a bus to Kalgoorlie.’
Revealed returns to the heart of Boorloo/Perth for a celebration of our First Nations art and culture from 18 April to 14 June 2026. All events are free and designed for the whole family to attend.
Revealed Program
Presented by AACHWA - custodians of Revealed
Revealed Art Market | WA Museum Boola Bardip
Saturday 12 April, 9:30am – 5pm
Revealed Exhibition | PICA
Revealed Exhibition Opening: Friday 17 April, 6pm – 8pm
Artist and Curator Talks and Workshops: Saturday 18 April, 1pm – 4pm
Reconciliation Week Artist and Curator Floortalks: Saturday 30 May, 2pm – 3pm
First Nations Curating Panel: Thursday 11 June, 5:30pm – 7pm
Revealed Exhibition: 18 April – 15 June, Tuesday – Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
