Member for Monaro John Barilaro congratulated Millan on receiving a $10,000 NSW Young Regional Artists Scholarship.

The scholarship will go towards helping Millan undertake a professional development program at the Bauhaus Archive and Bauhaus School in Europe.

“Millan is an inspiring and talented young artist and I am pleased that he has been awarded this grant to help further his professional development,” Mr Barilaro said.

“Supporting arts and culture in regional NSW is a priority under the Government’s new Create in NSW 10-year policy framework built on the ambitions of excellence, access and strength.

“There is so much young artistic talent in this region and it is important that we build on this.

“This program has already provided other young artists in the region with scholarships to enhance their creative development.

“I know that Millan will continue to contribute greatly to arts and culture in his community.

Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant congratulated scholarship recipients at a ceremony in Sydney last week.

“I am proud the NSW Government has created a program exclusively for regional youth to develop their careers and connect with arts organisations and training opportunities,” Mr Grant said.

“The NSW Liberals & Nationals is investing in the next generation of talent to grow their skills and expand their knowledge to take back to regional communities.”