Jane O’Sullivan, Bronwyn Bancroft and Hettie Perkins recognised in First Nations Arts and Culture Awards, ARTShub, 28 May 2026
Alongside recognising the contribution of veteran artists and cultural leaders, the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards also announced a new award named for the late Rhoda Roberts.
Bundjalung artist, writer and illustrator Dr Bronwyn Bancroft and Eastern Arrernte and Kalkadoon curator, writer and activist Hettie Kemarre Perkins are among those celebrated in the 2026 First Nations Arts and Culture Awards.
Presented by Creative Australia and announced on 27 May, marking the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, the awards recognise First Nations artists and cultural leaders, as well as arts workers and businesses.