WorkSafe Victoria Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Artwork Commission

Share Your Story Through Art

This is an opportunity to share your story through art and create a lasting visual identity for WorkSafe Victoria’s next stage in its reconciliation journey. We’re seeking an artwork that reflects the artist’s unique creative practice while celebrating culture, connection to Country and community through contemporary First Nations storytelling.

The selected artwork will feature throughout the Innovate RAP and across a range of print, digital and workplace communications, creating a lasting expression of WorkSafe Victoria’s commitment to reconciliation.

We welcome applications from First Nations artists who identify with Victorian Traditional Owner Nations and language groups, whether living on or off Country, as well as First Nations artists from other Nations who live, work or maintain strong connections to Victoria. Emerging, established and experienced artists working across all creative practices are encouraged to apply.

Commission Overview

Total Commission Value: $16,000 (+ GST AUD where applicable)
Artwork Commission: Up to $6,000 (+ GST AUD where applicable)
Artwork Licence: $10,000 (+ GST AUD where applicable)

Applications Close:

11:59 pm (AEST), Tuesday 6 October 2026

Before You Apply

We encourage all artists to download and read the EOI Information Pack before submitting an application.

The Information Pack includes:

Project overview and creative brief
Eligibility criteria
Submission requirements
Budget and licensing information
Assessment criteria
Key project dates
Intellectual Property (IP) and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) information
Terms and Conditions

The Information Pack contains everything you need to prepare your submission.

Download the EOI Information Pack (PDF)

Key Dates
EOIs open 01/09/2026
EOIs close 06/10/2026
Successful Artist Notified 20/10/2026
Artwork Commission start 09/11/2026
Artwork Commission end 14/12/2026

Details

Source:

Little Rocket

Closes: 06/10/2026

Open to: National
Open from: 01/09/2026

Art Form:

Visual Arts

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