2024 The Asia Pacific Arts Awards recognise and promote Australian artists, collectives and organisations engaged in creating, and presenting/sharing work across Asia Pacific. 2024 is the first year that the Awards have been delivered by Creative Australia, following the release of the Australian Government’s 2023 National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story a story for every place.
2024 Shortlist
Impact
Awarded to an Australian artist, group/collective or arts organisation for significant impact on communities and/or audiences in Asia or the Pacific.
- Chun Yin Rainbow Chan
- S. Shakthidharan
- Priya Srinivasan
- Annette Shun Wah
- William Yang
- Grace Heifetz
Innovation
Awarded to an Australian artist, group, collective or arts organisation to recognise a unique method of practice, engagement and/or process to build creative links in Asia or the Pacific.
- Women’s Wealth (QAGOMA)
- Australia-Taiwan First Nations Art Exchange 2023 (Sophie McIntyre)
- Hi Viz Satellites (Chamber Made)
- Portside Review (Centre for Stories)
- Hyphenated Projects
- Australian Art Orchestra
Inspire (Individuals/Collectives/Groups)
Awarded to an Australian artist, group or collective for a project of artistic merit, or a significant body of work that was co-presented, co-produced, or co-developed in Asia or the Pacific.
- Club Ate
- Zoe Butt, Thailand
- Mayu Kanamori
- Luke George and Daniel Kok
- Monica Lim
- Kimberley Moulton
- Hoda Afshar
Inspire (Organisations)
Awarded to an arts organisation or cultural institution for a project of artistic merit, or a significant body of work that was co-presented, co-produced or co-developed in Asia or the Pacific.
- Chamber Made
- QAGOMA (Asia Pacific Triennial APT 10)
- Marrugeku
- Restless Dance Theatre
- Gamelan DanAnda
- Contemporary Asian Australian Performance
Connect
Awarded to an arts organisation for delivering an intersectional program to diverse audiences in Australia.
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- Arab Theatre Studio
- Moogahlin Performing Arts
- Arts House (2023)
- SalamFest
- OzAsia Festival (2021 – 2023)
More Info: https://creative.gov.au/advocacy-and-research/events/asia-pacific-arts-awards/
