Finalist: Australian Arts in Asia Awards

MHI was honoured to be a finalist in the Australian Government's inaugural Australian Arts in Asia Awards in August. The awards recognise, celebrate and promote the significant number of Australian artists and arts organisations engaging in Asia, contributing to stronger, deeper and broader cultural links with Asian nations. Finalists were nominated in 14 categories: partnerships, philanthropy, Indigenous, community engagement, innovation, individual artist, small to medium arts organisations, major arts organisations, visual art, literature, theatre, dance, music, and digital and film. MHI was a finalist in the community engagement category for its work on the Lautem Cultural Festival.

In announcing the finalists, Arts Minister Tony Burke said  “This event is a celebration of diversity in Australia and across the region and how making connections through art promotes understanding and appreciation of all cultures.”