Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts (18-35 years of age)
We are pleased to invite nominations to the 2025 Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts. This award recognises the achievement of one Australian First Nations artist or arts worker in community arts and cultural development, dance, experimental arts, literature, multi-arts, music, theatre and/or visual arts between the age of 18 and 35.
This new initiative is part of Creative Australia’s First Nations First industry development programs. The programs have been developed in response to extensive community consultation on priorities and needs of the sector in response to Pillar 1, First Nations First – Revive, the Australian Government’s shared vision for Australia: a place for every story and a story for every place. These new initiatives aim to elevate existing programs and deliver new funding that build on a 50-year legacy of First Nations leadership and investment at Creative Australia.
One award valued at $25,000 will be offered to one recipient.
We are seeking nominations from arts and community organisations and individuals.
The recipient will be presented with the award at the First Nations Arts & Culture Awards ceremony to be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
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, practice, cultural advocacy and leadership. The Awards are held on the evening of Tuesday 27 May 2025, which coincides with the commencement of Reconciliation Week. The following awards will be presented:
- the prestigious Red Ochre Awards for outstanding lifetime achievement for senior artists recognising Artistic Practice, and Cultural Advocacy and Leadership
- the First Nations Arts Fellowship, supporting the creation of a major work by an artist
- the Established Artist of the Year Award for Excellence in the Arts, to recognise outstanding achievement in artistic practice of established Australian First Nations artists
- the Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts, to recognise the achievement of Australian First Nations artists or arts workers between the age of 18 and 35
- the First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award, to recognise innovation and excellence in entrepreneurship among Australian First Nations arts and culture businesses and arts and community organisations (including Art Centres) nation-wide.
For more information, visit creative.gov.au
