Recognising innovation and excellence in entrepreneurship among small to medium Australian First Nations arts and culture businesses and arts organisations.
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Applications close: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 3pm AEST
Creative Australia is pleased to invite nominations for the 2027 First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award. Valued at $25,000 this Award, for one business, recognises innovation and excellence in entrepreneurship among Australian First Nations small to medium arts and culture businesses or community organisations (including Art Centres) nationwide.
Amount: One award of $25,000
Notifications: late January 2027
The First Nations Arts & Culture Awards are on Thursday 27 May 2027
This category is only open to self-nominations from First Nations owned and led small to medium arts and cultural businesses that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and cultural integrity in their business practices. The recipient will be presented with the Award at the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards ceremony to be held on Thursday 27 May 2027.
This initiative is part of Creative Australia’s First Nations First industry development programs.
Find out more and apply on the website.
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