Fwd: Meet the recipients: Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026

[Michelle Antoinette]

Celebrating Australia’s rich cultural exchange and creative connections in the Asia Pacific through arts and culture.

Announcing: Recipients of the Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026 Last night in Boorloo/Perth, we celebrated the Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026. The Awards honour Australian-based artists, collectives and organisations whose work demonstrates long-term commitment to creative collaboration across the region. Six artists and organisations have been recognised for their sustained contribution to artistic collaboration and cultural exchange across the Asia Pacific.  Adrian Collette AM (CEO, Creative Australia) said:  "The recipients of the Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026 exemplify the depth of creative leadership that exists across Australia’s engagement with the region. We are proud to recognise practices that strengthen cultural relationships and contribute so significantly to Australia’s cultural life.” Image: Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026 Recipients at Government House Ballroom, WA. L-R Top: Adrian Collette AM, Susan Templeman MP, BaoBao Chen, Tim Cole, Tam Nguyen, Jeff Khan, Peter Knight, Daniel Wilfred, Zainab Syed L-R bottom: Naomi Velaphi, William Yang, Jay Emmanuel, Aviva Endean Photo by Pia (P.S. Smile Production) Meet the recipients! Legacy  William Yang    Impact Small Island Big Song   Innovation Haji Oh Connect  ENCOUNTER Theatre   Inspire – Individuals, Groups and Collectives  Hand to Earth   Inspire – Organisations  Asia TOPA   Learn about the Awards For more updates, be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.