National Arts and Disability Awards - 2025

The Creative Australia National Arts and Disability Awards celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf artists and artists with disability. The Awards acknowledge the contribution these artists have made to the creative arts and cultural life of the nation. 

• The National Arts and Disability Award (Established) celebrates the achievements of an established Australian artist whose outstanding and sustained contribution to their chosen field of arts practice over many years has been recognised nationally or internationally. The recipient of this award will receive $50,000.
• The National Arts and Disability Award (Early Career) recognises an Australian artist early in their practice who has made an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of practice. The recipients of this award will receive $20,000. 

Eligibility

• These awards are for practicing artists who identify as d/Deaf and or living with disability.
• People cannot nominate themselves for the award.
• People who are nominated need to be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
• People can be nominated even if they have received a Creative Australia Award or National Indigenous Arts Award.
• You must have permission from the person you are nominating to share their personal details with us.