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.
First Nations Contemporary Music Program: applications now open
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.
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.
Cherish II Fund: applications now open
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.
Awards Guidelines
Nominations for the 2021 First Nations Arts Awards are now open
The Dreaming Award
Amount: $20,000
Applications close: 7 December 2020
Applications close at 3pm AEDT on the closing date.
The Dreaming Award recognises an inspirational young artist aged 18-30 years and supports them to create a major body of work through mentoring and partnerships, either nationally or internationally.
The Red Ochre Award
Amount: $50,000 (each)
Nominations close: 7 December 2020
Nominations close at 3pm AEDT on the closing date.
The prestigious Red Ochre Award pays tribute to a senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person for their outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts and their contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally.