First Nations Emerging Career Development Award

About the First Nations Emerging Career Development Award

This award was established in 2019 through the generous contributions of Creative Australia’s Workplace Giving scheme.

Two awards of $10,000 are given to First Nations artists or arts workers between 18 and 30 years old to fund their professional development. This multi-artform opportunity is available to artists practicing in community arts and cultural development, dance, experimental arts, literature, multi-arts, music, theatre and/or visual arts.

The successful applicants will be announced at the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards on Monday May 27, 2024.

Applications Close Thursday 10 October 2023, 3pm AEDT

About the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards

The First Nations Arts and Culture Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of First Nations artists and arts workers. On the evening of Monday 27 May 2024, 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, recognising two emerging First Nations artists
• the First Nations Arts Fellowship to support the creation of a major work by an artist
• the First Nations Emerging Career Development Award, supporting two Australian First Nations artists or arts workers to pursue their professional development.