The 2011 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards is being presented and hosted by fortyfivedownstairs in partnership with Arts Victoria. For the first time the VIAA will be curated by resident Indigenous curator, Nicholas Boseley.

The VIAA acknowledge and promote Indigenous artists in Victoria. The program aims to foster the production and exhibition of diverse, high quality art and increase economic opportunities for Indigenous artists.

More information is available at indigenousartawards.com.au or by emailing Nicholas Boseley at viaa@fortyfivedownstairs.com

The 2011 Victorian Art Awards are being presented and hosted by fortyfivedownstairs. The VIAA are supported by Arts Victoria and have received sponsorship from the Koorie Heritage Trust.