2022 Indigenous Arts Leadership Program

The National Gallery of Australia's Indigenous Arts Leadership Program (the Program), supported by Wesfarmers Arts, is the Gallery's most significant contribution to First Nations capacity development.

The Program is an opportunity for cultural practitioners and arts professionals to take their careers to the next level through an immersive cultural and professional development experience.

What is the Indigenous Arts Leadership Program?

2021 Graduation Ceremony. Image: NGA

The Program is a professional and cultural development opportunity. It brings together a mixed cohort of national First Nations arts workers who are ready to reflect on their skills, capabilities and what leadership means to them individually.

The Program supports First Nations arts workers to deepen their understanding of the creative sectors and build their network of support. This unique opportunity aims to nurture individuals as their careers progress.

The Program is designed and led by the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership Program Coordinator and guided by the Elder-in-Residence, responding to the needs of the cohort.

The Program is run by the National Gallery and is supported by Wesfarmers Arts as part of their commitment to First Nations leadership in the arts.

Key dates of the 2022 Indigenous Arts Leadership Program

Applications Close: Monday 28 February 2022 at 11.59pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

Residential One: in Wiradjuri Country at Wagga Wagga (NSW) Thursday 31 March – Wednesday 6 April 2022.

Residential Two: in Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country at Canberra (ACT) Thursday 26 May – Thursday 2 June 2022.

Graduation: Evening of Thursday 2 June 2022.