Image: 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, installation view at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Photo: MAGNT Kate Travis
2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA)
Telstra NATSIAA showcases artworks which celebrate and reflect the breadth and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, histories, cultures and connections to Country. Now in its 43rd year, Telstra NATSIAA honours some of the most talented established and emerging artists from around Australia.
Presented across two galleries, the 2026 Telstra NATSIAA exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm daily with the following exceptions:
Thursday, 6 August | Open 1pm - 4pm only
Friday, 7 August | Open 10am - 3pm only
Saturday, 8 August | Open 9am - 4pm only
Sunday, 9 August | Open 9am - 4pm only
We invite you to join us as on the MAGNT Front Lawn as we announce and congratulate the award winners at the 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Awards Ceremony.
Friday 7 August 6pm - 10pm
Awards Ceremony Commences at sunset
Exhibition Open After the Awards Ceremony until 10pm
Deepen your understanding of Telstra NATSIAA through our public programs, In Conversation | 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Judges and Curator and In Conversation | 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Artists and Curator, on Saturday, 8 August.
Head to our What's On - MAGNT Darwin page for more information.
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