It has been revealed by the ABC that Perth’s only Aboriginal art market has grown exponentially since 2013.

 

Last year buyers spent over $400,000 in seven hours at the arts festival.

 

Special project curator Erin Coates at the Fremantle Arts Centre, attributes the event's success to its informality and how buyers can rifle freely through the works of offer.

 

The market stalls are run by 26 Aboriginal art centres from throughout Western Australia, including some of the state's most remote communities. The art is trucked thousands of kilometres to set up on the day and sell directly to buyers.

 

The art market will be held on Saturday at the Fremantle Arts Centre.