EOI for Aboriginal artists and graphic designers

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), in partnership with the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS), invites you to contribute your artistic vision to the NSW Aboriginal Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Plan. We are seeking powerful artwork that captures the strength and resilience of Aboriginal people with lived experience of DFSV.

About the Plan

The Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes, Family Violence Team & Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) is leading the development of a dedicated NSW Aboriginal Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Plan to underpin the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children 2022-2032 (National Plan) and the First Nation Action Plan (2023- 2027) & align to the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Plan 2022-2027 and NSW Sexual Violence Plan 2022-2027. 

The Plan is intended to increase safety and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, families, and communities across NSW. It will act as a framework, resource, and practice guide for the domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) service system including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Government and the Non-Government sector. 

Artwork Objectives

• Your artwork will become the visual identity of the NSW Aboriginal DFSV Plan, representing its core values and aspirations.
• Your artwork will inspire and empower Aboriginal people affected by DFSV on their journey towards healing.
• Through your art, you will tell stories of survival & resilience that exist within Aboriginal Communities. 

Types of Artwork

• Branding Artwork: One artwork with dimensions of 900mm x 1200mm, to be created by an Aboriginal woman residing in NSW. This artwork will be used for the cover of the NSW Aboriginal DFSV Plan and related materials.
• Feature Artwork: Several artworks of various dimensions, to be created by Aboriginal individuals aged 13 or over residing in NSW. These artworks will be featured throughout the Plan.

Expression of Interest

We encourage Aboriginal artists and art collectives to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their vision for the artwork. Your EOI should include:

• A visual concept design on A3 size paper as an email attachment (jpeg files only). The visual concept design must be your own original art design.
• A written concept/story of your artwork in no more than 200 words.
• Examples of previous work (jpeg files only) or a link to a portfolio of works. 
• Cultural references or testimonials from Aboriginal community member/s or organisation.
• Quote for the Artwork.  

Submit an Application

• Aboriginal DFSV Artwork Application Form  (DOCX, 255.1 KB)
• Aboriginal DFSV Plan - Feature Artwork Terms of Entry (DOCX, 257.2 KB)
• Aboriginal DFSV Plan - Branding Terms of Entry  (DOCX, 256.4 KB)
• DFSV Artwork FAQ (DOCX, 301.5 KB)
• Artwork Acquisition and Non-Exclusive Licence Plan (Artworks)  (DOCX, 155.5 KB)
• Artwork Acquisition and Non-Exclusive Licence (Branding) (DOCX, 156.1 KB)

Selection Process

A panel will review the EOIs and select the successful artist or collective.

Timeline

• Application for the EOI close on 16 January 2025.
• The successful applicant will be notified by (10 business days later) 30 January 2025. 
• The successful applicant will be required to sign the Agreement by 14 February 2025. 
• Submission and delivery of final artwork by successful applicant by 28 March 2025.

Contact

For any questions or further information, please contact Rebecca at TAOFamilyViolence@dcj.nsw.gov.au