I am a young neurodivergent emerging artist
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 Season 3 which is currently airing on the ABC and ABC iview. 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. I invite you to explore my art through the images on this site, the links, video and Bio below.
2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year
United Nations Information Centre Canberra Podcasts:
- TV Tonight Article 2026
- Featured in Canberra Daily
- Bus Stop Films Employment Summit
- 2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year
- Canberra Daily Article
- Australian National University article
- Feros Care
- ABC News: Inside the inclusive Canberra art studio helping neurodivergent people 'find their tribe'
- United Nations Youth Envoy Instagram
- UNESCO Youth Facebook
- Young Canberra Citizen of the Year 2023
- ACT Chief Ministers Inclusion Award for the Emerging Young Leader
- Erindale College : Arts and Multimedia Award
- Fearless Films Season 4 (59s and 2.05s)
- Helping ACT Fundraising dinner
- Sensory Sunday – National Gallery of Australia – Promoting the Sensory Sundays
- ABC News: The Friends Initiative Article
Dan's Bio (for media use)
Daniel Bartholomaeus (danbartart) is a 22-year-old emerging artist, mental health advocate, and proud neurodivergent individual with lived experience of autism, ADHD, and mental ill- health. He is the 2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year, 2023 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year (Arts & Multimedia) and received the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award for Emerging Young Leader. Daniel recently appeared on the ABC TV Program – The Assembly – Season 2 and Season 3 which is currently airing on the ABC and iview. The Official trailer for season 3 can be viewed here: Official Trailer | The Assembly Season Three | ABC iview
Daniel uses his art to advocate for inclusion, self-expression, and empowerment – especially for young neurodivergent people, those with disabilities, and underrepresented communities. He believes it’s not about what you can’t do, but what you can do. Daniel collaborates with organisations such as the National Gallery of Australia, Daydream Machine, the United Nations Youth Envoy, Office of Youth and SiTara’s Story. He mentors youth and creates work that bridges understanding between neurodivergent and neurotypical people. Daniel is currently studying a Bachelor of Visual Arts at ANU, working across mediums including painting, drawing, ceramics, and printmaking. His work can be viewed at danbarart.com.au