Published on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 at 10:28:39 AM
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is seeking an experienced Indigenous artist to design three graphic artworks reflecting the boodja (lands), kaartdijin (knowledge), and stories of the region. These designs will be incorporated into corporate branding, including staff uniforms, promotional materials, and official documents.
As part of the project, the selected artist will host three community workshops to engage local residents and incorporate their stories into the final designs.
The commissioned artist will receive a payable fee, covering the artwork, licensing rights, and workshop facilitation.
Submission Criteria
Artists must submit an Expression of Interest including:
- An introduction of yourself and your artistic work, please include:
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- Your connection to the lands encompassed by the Shire, this can include traditional heritage, connection to language groups, former residency, or
current residency
- Your vision for this project and how that will incorporate the themes identified above.
- Some examples of your previous works.
2. An outline of the community workshops, what format you propose to present in, and how you will incorporate these conversations or creations into the final artworks.
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- The Artist is required to hold three workshops with the community where they'll share their story and hear from attendees about what makes the Shire special to them. Attendees can create a piece of art to take home or be directly involved in the design process, at the Artist's discretion. Workshop discussions will form part of the Artist's inspiration for the final pieces. The Shire will help with scheduling and promoting these workshops.
3. Detail your ability to provide the final artworks in digital formats as requested above.
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- If you are not able to supply artworks in a digital format, please describe your chosen medium. If shortlisted a Staff member will be in contact to discuss the
impacts of converting works to digital format before progressing to final stages.
Key Dates
đź“…Expression of Interest deadline: Friday, 28 February 2025
đź“…Selected artist notified: Friday, 21 March 2025
đź“…Design development: 21 March – 9 May 2025
đź“…Community workshops: 7–11 April 2025
🎨Final design acceptance: Friday, 9 May 2025
How to Apply
Interested artists should email their Expression of Interest to info@sjshire.wa.gov.au
For full project details, including themes and technical requirements, view the design brief below.
Design Brief and Details
For further enquiries, contact Jessica Farmer, Community Development Officer – Public Events & Arts on info@sjshire.wa.gov.au or (08) 9526 1111
This commission is a fantastic chance to create a lasting cultural legacy in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. If you’re an Indigenous artist with a passion for storytelling through art, we encourage you to apply!
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