We invite First Nations individuals, groups and organisations to apply to Legacy: First Nations Multi-Year Project Fund, which ensures the passing on of artistic and cultural knowledges from elders to younger generations. This fund aims to preserve the rich tapestry of First Nations traditions, fostering a vibrant and enriched future of continued practice and culture.
First piloted in 2013, Legacy was formally known as Chosen, an opportunity that engaged First Nations artists and communities to determine their own success; through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a self-determined program that empowered, and strengthened intergenerational knowledge exchange, collaboration and mentorship. The concept of Chosen was developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board in response to cultural bias within existing programs for young and emerging artists.
Within this new iteration, Legacy aims to provide an opportunity for First Nations communities, elders and established artists and practitioners to identify areas for younger people to be skilled through models that are appropriate to their community and project. The goal is to ensure the passing on of artistic and cultural knowledge from older generations through to younger generations.
This initiative is part of Creative Australia’s First Nations First industry development programs that outline our commitment to First Nations arts and culture. Creative Australia undertook extensive consultation to seek feedback on priorities and needs of the sector in response to the Australian Government’s shared vision for Australia, Pillar 1, First Nations First – Revive: a place for every story and a story for every place.
