Meet the First Nations Arts Awards 2020 recipients
Formerly the National Indigenous Arts Awards, the First Nations Arts Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding creativity and lifetime achievements of First Nations artists. These significant awards are held each year on May 27 to mark the anniversary of the 1967 referendum.
First Nations Arts Awards
2021 First Nations Arts Awards coming soon
The National Indigenous Arts Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Presented on the evening will be:
- the prestigious Red Ochre Awards for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement (Nominations are now open)
- the Dreaming Award for recognition of an emerging artist (Nominations are now open)
- the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellowship to support the creation of a major work by an artist
- acknowledge awards given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists across Australia Council Programs including the First Nations Emerging Career Development Award. (Nominations are now closed)
