Erub is the most North-Eastern of the Torres Strait Islands and home to approximately 400 Erubam le (Erub people).

At the heart of Torres Strait Spiritual life is the belief that islands, sea and sky and all nature possesses a soul or spirit. Knowledge of sacred relationships is maintained in contemporary art practices and is vital to artists as the explore place and identity.

Historically, Erub relied on strong trade links and relationships with the people of Papua New Guinea and south to Cape Yok. Today, Erub Arts creative practice continues to evolve through collaboration and cross- cultural exchange.