Closing date: 18 November 2010

The Aboriginal and the Torres Strait Islander Arts Board established the Red Ochre Award in 1993 to pay tribute to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist who, throughout their lifetime, has made outstanding contributions to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, at both national and international levels.

This is an annual award worth $50,000.

Further information is available from Australia Council staff.

Nominations will be accepted from arts and community organisations and individuals. Individuals cannot nominate themselves and nominations may only be made for living artists (awards will not be given posthumously).

Selection criteria

In selecting a nominee to honour with this award, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board will take into account the artists:

• lifetime contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts
• lifetime contribution to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
• substantial personal achievement in arts practice
• artistic leadership.

Online applications are not available for the Red Ochre Award.

Nominations should comprise:

• a letter from the nominator outlining how the nominated artist has contributed to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts both nationally and internationally
• letters of support for the nomination from other artists or prominent individuals
• biographical information and a resume of the exhibiting, performing or publishing history of the artist
• reviews, recordings, CDs, videos, slides, photographs, articles, catalogues, publications, or references to publications about the artist’s work

Applications close on 18 November 2010 and must be postmarked no later than this date.

For further information contact the ATSIA division:
Ph: 02 9215 9065 or Toll free: 1800 226 912
Email: atsia@australiacouncil.gov.au

The guidelines and nomination form is available here