Stella Young Award 2026

Arts Access Victoria honours the memory of collaborator Stella Young by awarding a young Australian disabled artist each year with $3,000.

This is a great opportunity for young disabled artists aged between 16 and 30 years old to be recognised for their impact on disability activism and culture through their artistic practice (in comedy, performing arts or screen culture).

Applicants must:

  • identify as a Deaf and/or Disabled person;
  • have created work (paid or voluntary) in either comedy, performing arts or screen culture;
  • be between the ages of 16 and 30;
  • be a permanent resident of Australia; and
  • have made a powerful impact through their practice.

How to apply

Please download the application form and email to [email protected].

Submit your application by 5 pm on Monday 14th September to Alanah at [email protected]

Key Dates
Applications close 14/09/2026

Details

Source:

Arts Access

Closes: 14/09/2026

Open to: National
Open from: 03/08/2026

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Funding Opportunities

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