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    2021 First Nations Arts Awards: nominations are now open

    Nominations are now open for the 2021 First Nations Arts Awards. Celebrate an artist who has made an impact on your life by nominating them for a Red Ochre Award for outstanding lifetime achievement or the Dreaming Award for an emerging artist.

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      The First Nations Contemporary Music program is one of five programs under the Australian Music Industry Package announced in the 2019-2020 Budget. Learn more about the 2 funding streams: Musicians and Band Support, and First Nations Music Industry Partnerships.

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        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.

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          The Cherish II Fund is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption experienced by the First Nations arts and cultural sector and community. Learn more about the 4 funding streams: Living Libraries, Creative Practice, Creative Entrepreneur and Creative Workforce.

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          2020 Award recipients

          • Alison Milyika Carroll, Red Ochre Award - visual arts (TAS)
          • Djon Mundine OAM, Red Ochre Award - theatre (VIC)
          • Thea Anamara Perkins, The Dreaming Award - visual arts (QLD)
          • Maree Clarke, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow - dance (VIC)

          2019 Award recipients

          • Aunty Lola Greeno, Red Ochre Award - visual arts (TAS)
          • Uncle Jack Charles, Red Ochre Award - theatre (VIC)
          • Jenna Lee, The Dreaming Award - visual arts (QLD)
          • Jacob Boehme, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow - dance (VIC)

          2018 Award recipients

          • Mr John Mawurndjul AM, Red Ochre Award - visual arts (NT)
          • Mrs Waal-Waal Ngallametta, Red Ochre Award - visual arts (QLD) 
          • Thomas E.S. Kelly, The Dreaming Award - visual arts (NSW)
          • Hetti Perkins, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow  visual arts, (NT)

          2017 Award recipients

          • Dr Ken Thaiday Senior, Red Ochre Award - visual arts (TSI)
          • Lynette Narkle, Red Ochre Award - performing arts (WA) 
          • Teila Watson, The Dreaming Award - performing arts (QLD)
          • Lisa Maza, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow theater, (QLD)

          2016 Award recipients

          • Yvonne Koolmatrie, Red Ochre Award - visual arts (SA)
          • Corey ‘Nooky’ Webster, The Dreaming Award - visual arts (NSW)
          • Ms Vicki Couzens, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow interdisciplinary arts, (VIC)

          2015 Award recipients

          • Dr Gary Foley, Red Ochre Award - performing arts (VIC)
          • Kahl Wallis, The Dreaming Award - music (VIC)
          • Brenda L Croft, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow visual arts, (WA)
          • Reko Rennie, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fellow visual arts, (VIC)

          Previous award recipients
          • Hector Burton (deceased), (2014), The Red Ochre Award, visual arts, SA
          • Tyrone Sheather, (2014), The Dreaming Award, visual arts, NSW
          • David Gulpilil OAM, (2013), The Red Ochre Award, performing arts, NT
          • Rhonda Unrupa Dick, (2013), The Dreaming Award, visual arts, SA
          • Warren H. Williams, (2012), The Red Ochre Award, music, NT
          • Nakkiah Lui, (2012), The Dreaming Award, performing arts, NSW
          • Archie Roach, (2011), The Red Ochre Award, music, VIC
          • Michael Leslie, (2010), The Red Ochre Award, dance, WA
          • Gawirrin Gumana AO (deceased), (2009), The Red Ochre Award, visual arts, NT
          • Doris Pilkington Garimara AM (deceased), (2008), The Red Ochre Award, literature, WA
          • Tom E. Lewis, (2006), The Red Ochre Award, theatre, NT
          • Seaman Dan, (2005), The Red Ochre Award, music, TSI
          • John Bulunbulun (deceased), (2004), The Red Ochre Award, visual arts, NT
          • Jimmy Little (deceased), (2003), The Red Ochre Award, music, NSW
          • Dorothy Peters, (2002), The Red Ochre Award, literature, VIC
          • Banduk Marika, (2001), The Red Ochre Award, visual arts, NT
          • Mervyn Bishop, (2000), The Red Ochre Award, photography, NSW
          • Justine Saunders OAM (deceased), (1999), The Red Ochre Award, theatre, QLD
          • Bob Maza AM (deceased), (1998), The Red Ochre Award, theatre, TSI
          • Jimmy Chi (deceased), (1997), The Red Ochre Award, theatre, WA
          • Maureen Watson (deceased), (1996), The Red Ochre Award, performing arts, QLD
          • Rita Mills (deceased), (1995), The Red Ochre Award, music, TSI
          • Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri (deceased), (1994), The Red Ochre Award, visual arts, NT
          • Eva Johnson, (1993), The Red Ochre Award, theatre, SA

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