Published on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 5:34:57 PM
Artist Opportunities
Cover Artwork for the Gascoyne Regional Arts Plan 2025–2030
The Shires of Carnarvon, Exmouth, Shark Bay, and Upper Gascoyne, in partnership with the Gascoyne Development Commission, are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists to design an original artwork to feature on the cover of the upcoming Gascoyne Regional Arts Plan 2025–2030.
This is a unique opportunity for a regional artist to have their work represent the Gascoyne’s collective vision for arts and culture over the next five years.
About the Gascoyne Regional Arts Plan
The Arts Plan will guide investment, programs, and opportunities in the Gascoyne from 2025–2030. It highlights the importance of:
- Celebrating the diverse cultures and communities of the region.
- Supporting local artists and arts organisations.
- Building stronger connections across the four local governments.
- Showcasing the Gascoyne as a place of creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
The cover artwork will act as the visual identity of the plan and will be seen across government, arts organisations, community groups, and broader audiences in Western Australia.
Artwork Brief
The commissioned artwork should:
- Reflect the unique identity and collaborative spirit of the four Shires of the Gascoyne.
- Incorporate elements that acknowledge the diverse landscapes, cultures, and communities of the region.
- Be original, high-quality, and suitable for reproduction in both print and digital formats.
- Be completed and supplied in a digital format suitable for design integration (high-resolution JPEG/TIFF/PDF preferred).
Artist Fee
- The successful artist will be awarded $3,000 (inclusive of all costs and materials).
- The fee covers concept development, creation, and delivery of the final artwork by the specified deadline.
Key Dates
- EOI opens: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
- EOI closes: Friday, 31 October 2025
- Successful artist notified: by Wednesday, 5 November 2025
- Final artwork due: Friday, 5 December 2025
Submission Requirements
Interested artists are Invited to submit an application including:
- Artist statement – a short description of your practice, style, and interest in this project (max. 300 words).
- Concept response – a short outline of how you would approach the brief (sketches optional).
- Portfolio – up to 5 examples of relevant previous work.
- Contact details – including ABN (if applicable) and confirmation of ability to deliver by 31 October 2025.
How to Apply
- Please submit your Expression of Interest via email to: shire@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
- Subject line: EOI – Gascoyne Regional Arts Plan Cover Artwork
Selection Process
- A panel made up of representatives from the four Shires and the Gascoyne Development Commission will assess EOIs.
- Selection will be based on artistic merit, relevance to the brief, and demonstrated capacity to deliver within the timeframe.
- The successful artist will be required to sign AN agreement confirming the terms of engagement and the licensing of the artwork for use in the Arts Plan and related promotions (full credit will always be given).
Contact
For further information, please contact Stephanie or Courtney:
- Stephanie Leca
- Executive Manager – Lifestyle & Community
- Shire of Carnarvon
- (08) 9941 0000
- s@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
- Courtney Whitehead
- Senior Regional Development Officer
- Gascoyne Development Commission
- 0467905262
- whitehead@gdc.wa.gov.au
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