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Bronwyn Bancroft b. 1958

Artist (Draughtsman),
Artist (Printmaker),
Artist (Painter)

Known for her colourful paintings, prints and textile designs, Bronwyn Bancroft is also an advocate of arts and education for Indigenous Australians.

Tags: Children's book illustration, Textile design, Education

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Shortlisted for 'Patterns of Australia' Environmental Award for Children's Literature, Wilderness Society

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2006

Recognition type

Award
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NSW Indigenous Art Prize

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2006

Recognition type

Award
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Inaugural NSW Indigenous Art Prize

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2005

Recognition type

Award
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Conrad Jupiters Art Award, Gold Coast Arts Centre

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2004

Recognition type

Award
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New York Public Library 'Top 100 Children's Books'

Dates

2004

Recognition type

Award

Description

For 'Sun Mother Wakes the World: An Australian Creation Story’, authored by Diane Wolkstein, illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft
received

Kate Challis RAKA Award

Dates

2003

Recognition type

Award
received

Telstra Art Award

Dates

2003

Recognition type

Award
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2003: Received 2001 Centenary Medal of Australia

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2003

Recognition type

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Appointed as theme designer by NSW Centenary of Federation Committee for 'Journey of a Nation - The Federation Parade'

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2001

Recognition type

Award
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May Gibbs Fellowship - Dromkee Children's Literature Foundation, Melbourne

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2000

Recognition type

Award
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To create promotional imagery for IBM America, 2000 Olympics Limited edition

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2000

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Award
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Australian Living Treasure

Dates

1999

Recognition type

Award

Description

NSW Presentation
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Australia Council Fellowship - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board

Dates

1999

Recognition type

Award

Description

Also 2000
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Shortlisted for Australian Children's Picture Book of the Year for 'The Whalers', Children's Book Council of Australia

Dates

1997

Recognition type

Award
received

Shortlisted for NSW Premier's History Awards for 'The Whalers'

Dates

1997

Recognition type

Award
received

Native Titled Now'

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1996

Recognition type

Award
received

Australian Candidate, UNICEF- Ezra Jack Keats International Award for Excellence in Children's Book Illustration

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1994

Recognition type

Award
received

Australian Multicultural Children's Book Award 'Fat and Juicy Place'

Dates

1993

Recognition type

Award

Description

authored by Dianna Kidd, illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft
received

Creative Artists Fellowship: Aboriginal Arts Committee, Australia Council

Dates

1991

Recognition type

Award

Description

Between 1991 and 1992

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Bronwyn Bancroft b. 1958

Shortlisted for 'Patterns of Australia' Environmental Award for Children's Literature, Wilderness Society

NSW Indigenous Art Prize

Inaugural NSW Indigenous Art Prize

Conrad Jupiters Art Award, Gold Coast Arts Centre

New York Public Library 'Top 100 Children's Books'

Kate Challis RAKA Award

Telstra Art Award

2003: Received 2001 Centenary Medal of Australia

Appointed as theme designer by NSW Centenary of Federation Committee for 'Journey of a Nation - The Federation Parade'

May Gibbs Fellowship - Dromkee Children's Literature Foundation, Melbourne

To create promotional imagery for IBM America, 2000 Olympics Limited edition

Australian Living Treasure

Australia Council Fellowship - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board

Shortlisted for Australian Children's Picture Book of the Year for 'The Whalers', Children's Book Council of Australia

Shortlisted for NSW Premier's History Awards for 'The Whalers'

Native Titled Now'

Australian Candidate, UNICEF- Ezra Jack Keats International Award for Excellence in Children's Book Illustration

Australian Multicultural Children's Book Award 'Fat and Juicy Place'

Creative Artists Fellowship: Aboriginal Arts Committee, Australia Council

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