Daniel Bartholomaeus
Canberra-based emerging artist and advocate
I am a young neurodivergent emerging artist based in Canberra and Queanbeyan Region, Australia who has started a Bachelor of Visual Arts. I recently appeared as a journalism student on the ABC program The Assembly – Season 2 and I will be in Season 3 which is airing on the ABC and ABC iview at 7.30pm on the 26th April 2026. The Official trailer for season 3 can be viewed here: Official Trailer | The Assembly Season Three | ABC iview
Art has always been my passion. I like all kinds of medium and I am keen to use my art to help others. I am working to develop an art and advocacy business and I am just working out what that will look like. Have a look at my services and about pages to find out more. This web-site is a work in progress and I hope to expand it as my practice grows. I invite you to explore my art through the images on this site.
2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year
Artist and advocate for neurodivergent individuals
2023 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year
For Arts and Multi Media
2023 Winner of ACT Chief Minister Inclusion Award
– for Emerging Young Leader
Exhibition & Events
In BREAKING NEWS I can now reveal that I am part of the 3rd Season of the ABC program “The Assembly” which will be airing on the ABC and iview from 7.30pm on the 26th April 2026. The Official trailer for season 3 can be viewed here: Official Trailer | The Assembly Season Three | ABC iview
Come along and support the Bus Stop Ball 2026 (in support of Bus Stop Films) being held in Sydney on Saturday the 9th May. I will be live auctioning one of my original artworks. Tickets are available at: The Bus Stop Ball 2026
Art for Mental Health and Advocacy
I am an artist, mental health advocate, aspiring journalist and proud neurodivergent individual with lived experience of autism, ADHD, and mental ill health. I am the 2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year and based in Canberra and the Queanbeyan Region, Australia. I have appeared on Season 2 of the ABC TV Program – The Assembly. Art has always been my passion. I like all kinds of medium and I am keen to use my art to help others.
