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Australia's largest Aboriginal art fair has kicked off in Darwin, opening its doors to thousands of guests. It's one of the most lucrative art fairs in Australia, selling millions of dollars of art in its three days of operating.

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00:03A Sandy celebration marking a huge milestone.
00:10In 2007, so many moons ago, there were 16 art centres from the Northern Territory in
00:17the Kimberley region of WA. Today there are more than 75 art centres from every corner
00:24of Australia.
00:25The fair, a huge drawcard for art lovers, last year generating upwards of $5 million.
00:33Artists are happy because I sell the artwork for them.
00:38But for artists, there's also more at play than the money.
00:42My dad, when he started, he taught me everything. And he said to me, when you become a painter,
00:54you make me, I was so proud.
00:58For others, it's a newfound love.
01:01Last year, but I'm really tired now this year.
01:04Art, giving people a glimpse into hard work, heart and home.
01:10Scrum,
01:10construction,
01:16You
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