IOTA27 is coming...
The Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA) is a festival of contemporary craft in Western Australia, presenting a curated international exhibition, statewide community festival, conference and other activities from mid-September to mid-December 2027.
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The Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA) brings together artists, curators and communities from across the Indian Ocean region to celebrate contemporary craft, cultural exchange and creative collaboration. Based on Noongar Country in Western Australia, IOTA is a not-for-profit arts organisation.
Launched in 2021, the Triennial presents a major international exhibition in partnership with Western Australian institutions, alongside an international conference, and a statewide festival of community exhibitions and events. Through residencies, exchanges and public programs, IOTA builds cultural links between Australia and countries across the region.
Following the success of IOTA21 and IOTA24, planning is now underway for IOTA27, continuing to expand IOTA’s international collaborations and cultural exchange.
Help us champion craft and the traditions and stories that connect cultures across the Indian Ocean region.
Your tax-deductible donation supports collaborations, exchanges and opportunities for artists, fostering cultural learning and deeper understanding between communities. Every contribution helps sustain the networks, research and creative development that keep contemporary craft visible, relevant and valued in our lives.
Connecting communities through craft.
Indian Ocean Craft Triennial Inc. is a registered charity (IARN: A1042949R, ABN: 90 705 472 375). Donations to the IOTA Public Fund are fully tax-deductible.
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Explore an Archive of Exhibiting Artists
Discover the artists, works and stories presented in previous editions of IOTA in 2021 and 2024.
IOTA Exhibition Partners
Craft Conversations in Delhi
curators from India and Australia in Delhi at KHŌJ.
ASEAN Artists announced for residencies in WA
"Craft is time-layering of object and story."
Updates, live streams and more
Our publications showcase the exceptional work of international and Australian artists who participate in this celebration of craft across the Indian Ocean region. Available as both free digital downloads and premium printed editions, these resources preserve the stories, connections and creative achievements of each triennial for researchers, artists and enthusiasts alike.
