20th Anniversary of Native Title Artwork EOI

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Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC) is seeking custom artwork from a Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia, and Jupagulk artist/designer for artwork celebrating the 20-Year Anniversary of Native Title for the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia, and Jupagulk Peoples.

The artwork will live alongside BGLC’s existing brand logo mark and be used across website, social media, digital and communication materials.

We are looking for a strong, graphic artwork that has clearly defined elements, shapes and/or linework that can be digitised for use across the communications in relation to all matters to do with 20-Year Anniversary of Native Title (2025-2026). The artwork can be a physical artwork (painting or drawing that we will then digitise) or it can be supplied in a digital format (preferably vector or high-resolution JPEG).

BACKGROUND

On 13th December 2005, Native Title was determined for the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Peoples of the Wotjobaluk Nations, the first in Victoria.

The 13th of December 2025 marks the 20-year Anniversary of Native Title for the Peoples of the Wotjobaluk Nations and represents an opportunity to acknowledge the journey, celebrate the many achievements and pay homage to the trailblazers and the hardworking citizens who have led us to this landmark achievement for the Wotjobaluk Nations.

UNDERSTANDING:

For the selected artwork, the Artist understands and agrees that:

- The submitted artwork will become the basis for the graphic design of the communication materials across all communication platforms and mediums relating to the 20-Year Anniversary of Native Title 2025-26.

- The submitted artwork may be used in its complete form, or elements from it might appear as details in the final branding.

- The artist grants BGLC a license for exclusive use of the Artwork for the purposes of communicating the 20-Year Anniversary for the period of 2025-26.

- The submitted Artwork will be hosted at BGLC offices until 30 December 2025, after which the artist may sell the work at a price set by the Artist after giving BGLC first right of refusal.

SCOPE

The Artwork will be used within the following contexts:

1. Event Signage,

2. Social media platforms

3. BGLC Website

4. Communication materials; for example postcards, posters, letterhead etc.

FEE:

The artist's fee is $2,500.

EOI:

Please fill out online here or download the PDF below to submit in writing or in-person.

Your Expression of Interest (EOI) will contain:

· The proposed artwork design (Can be more than 1) as photograph or design file.

· Artist Statement (one paragraph per artwork) that interprets the artwork in relation to its connection to the strength and resilience of the Wotjobaluk Nations Peoples and what Native Title and Self-Determination means to them Wotjobaluk Nation Festival 2025-26

· Brief Artist biography (1 to 2 Paragraphs)

· Online Presence: Include your Website, Instagram, or Facebook Page if you have one.

Timeline:

EOI closes on 11 pm Sunday , 22nd June 2025.

CONTACT:

Jillian Pearce

Mobile 0423 382 858 |

Email jillian.pearce@bglc.com.au

Jillian works Monday, Tuesday and Friday.