Established in 1993, the Red Ochre Award pays tribute to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist who throughout his or her lifetime has made an outstanding contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally.
The award is a cash grant, given annually.
Source:http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/2014/red-ochre-award Sighted: 10/12/2013.
Established in 1993 by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board to 'pay tribute to artists who have made outstanding contributions to the recognition of Indigenous art and culture in the wider community, both at national and international levels'. The award is offered annually.
(Source: The Australia Council Grants Handbook, 1998)
