The Red Ochre Award (Lifetime achievement)
Closing Soon
Funding Providers
Creative Australia
Location
Australia WideFunding Type
Award A00752
Primary Category
Arts and cultureEligible to
- Individuals
Funding
Amount (max): $60,000Total pool: $240,000
Round(s)
- Closes 16-Sep-2025
Purpose
The prestigious Red Ochre Award was established by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board in 1993 to pay tribute to senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons for their outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts and their contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally.
Overview
Creative Australia is pleased to invite nominations for senior First Nations artists and cultural workers for the 2026 Red Ochre Awards.
Red Ochre Awards nominations are open across two categories:
Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence: Two awards valued at $60,000 for outstanding lifetime achievement in artistic practice for a senior Australian First Nations artist.
Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cultural Advocacy and Leadership: Two awards valued at $60,000 for outstanding lifetime achievement in cultural advocacy and leadership for a senior Australian First Nations arts leader or arts and cultural worker.
The Red Ochre Award recognises:
- lifetime contribution to First Nations Arts and Culture nationally and internationally
- lifetime contribution to the First Nations community
- lifetime achievement in arts practice and cultural advocacy and leadership.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
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