Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

Closed

$15,000 - $100,000

Submit by 2 Mar, 2025

National

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), Northern Territory, Australia

(08) 8999 8217

natsiaa@magnt.net.au

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Grant Description

The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA) is a non-acquisitive national art award presented by MAGNT on Larrakia Country, celebrating the cultural diversity and contemporary practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists across Australia. A total prize pool of $190,000 (excl. GST) is offered each year, including the $100,000 Telstra Art Award for the most outstanding artwork and multiple $15,000 category awards, with a non-monetary People’s Choice Award. The Awards are free to enter and are intended for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists (individuals and collectives), with a focus on recognising excellence across painting, bark painting, works on paper, 3D, multimedia and emerging practice.

Grant Rounds

Open Date	Close Date	Status
-	2 Mar, 2025	Closed
-	23 Feb, 2026	Closed

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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