Time Out will spotlight the organisations, spaces, performances, an talents that contribute to the Australia's arts and culture scene in its inaugural Arts & Culture Awards.

Sponsored by The Pinnacle Foundation, the awards will feature seven critically-reviewed categories, as well as people’s choice categories. The nominees will be shortlisted and judged by Time Out’s local expert arts and culture critics. The winners will be announced at events in Sydney and Melbourne on 29 July 2024.

The Pinnacle Foundation is an organisation that focuses on empowering LGBTQIA+ youth through educational scholarships, mentorship programs, and support networks. The foundation's involvement underscores the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the arts and culture sector.

The full list of categories includes Musicals, Theatre, Exhibitions, and The Impact Award. In addition to the critically judged categories, the People’s Choice categories allow Time Out readers to have their say, further engaging the public in the celebration of arts and culture.

"We are thrilled to be launching the inaugural Time Out Arts & Culture Awards in Australia, celebrating the best of performing and visual arts and culture over the past 12 months – including musicals, plays, art exhibitions and museum displays. Time Out’s local expert editors have shortlisted the very best, and there are also people’s choice categories for our readers to have their say. Time Out is dedicated to spotlighting and celebrating thriving and diverse arts communities, and we wanted to find a way to recognise the strength and breadth of talent in Australia. Time Out’s Food & Drink Awards have been running for many years and are a huge success, hotly anticipated by nominees and readers alike, so we’re excited to add another award to our offering that represents the Time Out ethos." said Time Out APAC’s Managing Director, Kaylie Smith.