The Artwork
CLOSING THE GAP DAY ARTWORK OPPORTUNITY
Create the featured artwork for closing the gap day
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is seeking a talented artist to create the featured artwork that will be digitalised and used to promote the Closing the Gap Day events.
The successful artwork will form an important part of our Closing the Gap Day identity and will feature across posters, outdoor signage, social media, digital advertising, event signage, merchandise and more.
We welcome artwork to be created in any medium, the use of colour is guided by cultural considerations that we are happy to discuss with shortlisted artists. The art MUST NOT use pink, green or blue for cultural reasons.
Plus we would like the artwork to work complimentary with our brand colours, with ideally our brand colours also utilised in the artwork.
Our brand colours are:
Spot/Pantone Redish 7623 C, Sand 7591 C Ochre 7592 Yellow 123 C
Hex colours Redish #8e2a2a Sand #c47c5a Ochre #b55434 Yellow #ffc629
How to Apply
STEP 1: APPLICATION DUE 26 SEPTEMBER, 5PM
Fill in the following form CLICK HERE then submit to communications@nunku.org.au with the subject line CTG Artwork – Your Name.
STEP 2: APPLICATION REVIEW
Nunkuwarrin Yunti will review all applications. On 7 October the winning applicant, will be notified by email and with a follow up phone call.
The contract will be supplied at this point.
Contract to be signed and returned by 25 October, 5pm
STEP 3: INITIAL KICK OFF BRIEF – 9 OCTOBER
Initial kick start meeting to be set, where you get the opportunity to ask any further questions, discuss ideas, direction, and next steps. This can be in person or via Teams.
STEP 4: FINAL ARTWORK AND SUPPORTING STORY DUE 6 NOVEMBER
Final artwork and supporting story to be delivered in person on 6 November, Time to be booked, unless ready earlier.
Following the artwork presentation, photographs of the artist with their artwork will be taken.
The artist will also be invited to share the story and meaning behind the artwork.
These images and the artist’s story may be used in:
- A news story on the ClosingtheGap.net.au and Nunku.org.au. websites
- Social media posts will be developed and shared crediting the artist for the artwork.
Payment of up to $10,000 will be paid on delivery of the artwork.
STEP 5: ARTWORK DIGITALISED
Following completion, the artwork will be digitalised in consultation with the artist and turned into the campaign for the CTG event for the next 3 years (2027, 2028 and 2029 inclusive). You will be consulted at this time, to ensure any meaning of the artwork is not lost and the cultural integrity is maintained.
From this point, we will then re-size the digital assets and set up all the promotional and event day assets such as but not limited to – posters, pull up, social tiles, videos, signage, merchandise etc.
The artwork will be used in the featured branding for Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s Closing the Gap Day events and associated promotions for the next three years.
STEP 6: CTG DAY EVENT PROMOTION
Approximately mid-December promotion activity will commence, featuring the digital campaign components of your artwork.
STEP 7: ARTWORK FEATURED AT THE EVENT
The original artwork with the story and your name will be on display at the Closing the Gap Day event for the next 3 years, starting in 2027.
Example of Artwork vs Campaign from the 2026 CTG Day event
Artwork
Campaign Execution
The digitalised campaign version of the artwork will be delivered across a variety of different platforms, i.e. social tiles, clothing, signage, banners and more. Here are some examples from the 2026 CTG Day Event.