CIAF 2026 - 9 - 12 JULY 2026 - FEATURING SUSAN REYS IN THE ARTISIAN SHOWCASE
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EXHIBITIONS
A celebration of the exhibitions and showcases that Susan Reys has been part of along her artistic journey. Each event has been a chance to share her culture, stories, and creativity with new audiences, while connecting with communities near and far. We invite you to explore these special moments and join in celebrating the milestones that continue to shape Susan’s path as an artist.
2023
‘Sovereignty’, group exhibition, Northsite Contemporary Arts, Cairns QLD.
‘Time to Listen, Let me tell you Another Story’ – medium: piano. Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Independent Artist.
‘Fresh Water Salt Water’ group exhibition, UMI Arts, Cairns, QLD
2022
‘When I was Ten’, group exhibition, Court house exhibition, Cairns, QLD.
‘Fresh Water Salt Water’ group exhibition, UMI Arts, Cairns, QLD
MELTING POT National Ceramics Exhibition, Cairns Art Gallery, Cairns, QLD.
2021
Collaborative works exhibition, Guurrbi Warra: Deep Listening on Country, Pop Up Gallery, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, QLD
Independent Artist exhibition online, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, QLD.
Where’s your Permit? CIAF Exhibition, Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD.
2020
‘Lore to Law’ Group exhibition, Cairns Court House, Cairns QLD.
Duliny the Artist, Solo exhibition UMI Arts, Cairns, QLD
MELTING POT National Ceramics Exhibition, Cairns Art Gallery, Cairns, QLD.
Independent Artist exhibition, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, QLD.
‘Fresh Water Salt Water’ group exhibition, UMI Arts, Cairns, QLD
2018
Independent Artists Exhibition, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, QLD.
2015
Independent Artists Exhibition, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, QLD.
2007
Armadale NAIDOC Art exhibition, Perth, WA.
2006
First Prize Indigenous Visual Art Award – Daffodil Day Appeal, Cancer Council, Melbourne, VIC.
‘Visions’ group exhibition, Kangan Institute TAFE, VIC.
2005
‘Black’ group exhibition, Kangan Institute TAFE, VIC.
2004
‘White Owl Dreaming’ solo exhibition, Koori Heritage Trust, Melbourne, VIC.
‘Yorgas’ group exhibition, Kangan Institute TAFE, Victoria.
2002
Solo exhibition Koori Heritage Trust, Melbourne, VIC.
Pit Space Gallery, RMIT University, Bundoora Campus, VIC.
Fashion Parade, Northland Secondary College, Preston, VIC.
Fashion Parade, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum, Carlton, VIC.
Ngarara Willim (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander unit), RMIT University, Melbourne Campus.
NAIDOC Week exhibition, Australian Federal Police headquarters, Melbourne, VIC.
2001
‘A Cry in the Wilderness’ exhibition for ‘Mana Serpentine’ film, Uniting Church, Northcote, VIC.
Pit Space Gallery, RMIT University, Bundoora Campus, VIC.
Tea Towel Show, 69 Smith Street Gallery, Fitzroy, VIC.
‘Koori Women Mean Business’ award, Brunswick Mechanics Institute, VIC.
2000
Project Space Gallery, RMIT University, Bundoora Campus, VIC.
Tea Towel Show, Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne, VIC.
Artist Tea Towel Company exhibition, Kingsgate Workshops Trust, London, UK.