Now in its 42nd year, the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA) continues to spotlight the very best in contemporary First Nations art from across Australia.
Johnathon World Peace Bush and Doriana Bush, Joan of Arc: Arika 2025 © The Artists, courtesy of the MAGNT
Presented by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in partnership with Telstra, this landmark exhibition celebrates both emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists — showcasing powerful works that speak to identity, Country, culture and resilience.
Iluwanti Ken Pitjantjatjara, Walawuru Tjurkpa (Eagle story), 2025 synthetic polymer paint and ink on linen, 152.5 x 198 cm © The Artist, courtesy of the MAGNT
Spanning categories from bark painting and sculpture to multimedia and works on paper, Telstra NATSIAA captures the diversity and innovation of Indigenous art today. Artists from across the country share in a total prize pool of $190,000, including the prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award.
