Showcasing the very best Australian Indigenous art from around the country, from emerging and established artists.
The Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) exhibition captures the attention of the nation, with an inspiring breadth of work from emerging and established artists.
Each year Telstra NATSIAA sees an increasing variety of art forms and media, collectively demonstrating the richness and diversity of current contemporary Indigenous artistic practice, and the pre-eminence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, nationwide, within the visual arts.
Congratulations
Ngarralja Tommy May
Wangkajunga and Walmajarri language
2020 Telstra Art Award Winner
Wirrkanja, 2020
Explore the virtual gallery
Visit the exhibition online for the first time
Discover the stories of the unique art practice of this year’s finalists - experience the full 360° interactive virtual gallery on your computer, or explore on your mobile to see the beautiful sculptures come to life through augmented reality.
2020 Telstra NATSIAA Finalists
Australian Capital Territory
Western Australia
Annette Lormada
Ben Ward
Bessie Daylight
Billy Yunkurra Atkins
Cecilia Umbagai
Cynthia Burke
Dallas Smythe
Illiam Nargoodah
John Prince Siddon
Leah Umbagai
Mabel Juli
Ngarralja Tommy May
Rosie Tarco King
Sonia Kurarra
Timo Hogan
Yukultji Napangati
Victoria
Cassie Leatham
Kent Morris
Northern Territory
Adrian Jangala Robertson
Barayuwa Munuŋgurr
Deborah Wurrkidj
Dhuwarrwarr Marika
Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu
Don Nakidilinj Namundja
Doreen Jinggarrabarra
Doris Bush Nungarrayi
Garawan Waṉambi
Gary Lee
Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu
Jack Green
Jason Lee
Joanne Napangardi Wheeler
Lance James
Marrnyula Munuŋgurr
Mary Dhapalany
Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda
Noŋgirrŋa Marawili
Paul Namarinjmak Nabulumo
Raelene Kerinauia Lampuwatu
Rerrkirrwaŋa Munuŋgurr
Siena Mayutu Wurmarri Stubbs
Titus Nganjmirra
Yalanba Waṉambi
South Australia
Angkaliya Curtis
Betty Kuntiwa Pumani and Marina Pumani Brown
Betty Muffler
Ginger Wikilyiri
Iluwanti Ken
Keith Stevens
Leah Brady
Mark Morris
Nyunmiti Burton
Nyurpaya Kaika Burton
Peter Mungkuri and Alec Baker
Robert Fielding
Sammy Lyons
Tiger Yaltangki
Tjala Women's Collaborative
Wawiriya Burton
Queensland
Dylan Sarra
Jenna Lee
Jimmy K Thaiday – Torres Strait Islands
Ryan Presley
Key dates
"It’s been a great honour to have the opportunity to undertake the judging and we are delighted by the calibre of this year’s entries."
Karen Mills, Stephen Williamson and Donna Nadjamerrek
2020 Judges Panel
Awarding $80,000
across seven categories
$50,000
Telstra Art Award (The Big One)
$5,000
Telstra General Painting Award
Telstra Bark Painting Award
Telstra Works on Paper Award
Wandjuk Marika 3D Memorial Award (sponsored by Telstra)
Telstra Multimedia Award
Telstra Emerging Artist Award
“This is the very first time I have been shortlisted for the Telstra NATSIAA Awards, for me it really is a dream come true. Making our work is a true celebration of our culture, we often sing the story as we paint. I am so proud to be as part of the Telstra NATSIAA this year, with my work about the Piltardi story."
Leah Brady, SA
2020 Finalist
Partners
Supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.