Deadline: 12-Oct-21
The Australia Council for the Arts is inviting nomination for the First Nations Emerging Career Development Award to Australian First Nations artists between 18-30 years old, living in Australia or overseas to pursue their professional development.
This unique opportunity is available to artists and arts workers in all disciplines including dance, literature, poetry, visual arts, theatre, music and community arts.
The First Nations Arts Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of First Nations artists. On the evening of the 27 May, the following awards will be presented:
- the prestigious Red Ochre Awards for outstanding lifetime achievement for a senior male and female artist
- the Dreaming Awards for recognition for 2 emerging First Nations artists
- the First Nations Arts Fellowship to support the creation of a major work by an artist.
What is workplace giving?
The Council’s Workplace Giving Program is one way to extend the support of Australian art and artists in a personal way. The program was introduced in 2018 and in its first year enabled them to support a second Red Ochre award, ensuring that a male and female recipient were honoured. All workplace donations are held in the Australia Council Donations Fund, separate to operational accounts and this fund is managed by the Australia Council as a deductible gift recipient. Workplace givers may choose any amount to donate, as little as $5 per fortnight, directly from their pre-tax salary.
Award can be used for:
- study/course expenses
- masterclass/workshops
- travel and accommodation
- materials
- living expenses
- conference attendance.
Award Information
Amount: 2 Awards at $10,000 each
Eligibility Criteria
- Career development activity to be undertaken within 12 months.
- Open to Australian First Nations’ artists living here or overseas.
- Age range 18-30.
- Disciplines include dance, literature, poetry, visual arts, theatre, community arts, music and art workers.
For more information, visit https://australiacouncil.gov.au/funding_type/first-nations-arts/page/2/
