Tennis West is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to create a piece of artwork for our Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2024.
Tennis West’s strategic vision is to create thriving tennis communities throughout WA. We aim to inspire, empower, and engage the WA tennis community to help grow the sport. We work closely with and support more than 200 Clubs, Associations and Court Operators, 136 Local Governments and more to ensure tennis is an accessible and inclusive sport for all. By promoting our sport and connecting with our tennis family, we aspire to be Australia’s number one sport for life. You are welcome to read our strategic plan to learn more about our reach and vision.
Our Values Each member of the Tennis West team and Board live by our values and bring these to life each day through appropriate behaviours.
EXCELLENCE, HUMILITY, LOYALTY, TEAMWORK
Tennis West are in the process of completing our first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. A RAP is a strategic document that supports an organisation’s business plan. It includes practical actions that will drive an organisation’s contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the communities in which it operates.
What we are looking for?
We are looking for an artist who can create a unique artwork for us that:
· Represents the spirit of reconciliation throughout our tennis communities and link to our values
· Demonstrates artistic excellence
· Is original and forward thinking
· Can be supplied in digital art forms
· Incorporate our WA colours within your design:
· Primary: Gold & Black.
· Secondary: Tennis Court Blue, Tennis Ball Neon Yellow
Eligibility
The artist must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, be a WA resident, and have a connection to a WA Indigenous Nation. Shortlisted artists must provide confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity by means of an official Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander certificate of sign a statutory declaration. All designs and concepts must be the authentic and original work of the artist submitting the design.
Fees and Charges
The maximum available budget is $5,000 excluding GST. The fee for the artwork will cover:
a. The design and production of the agreed high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) digital artwork, including any supplies and/or production costs
b. Use of the artist’s supplied biography (including the artist’s connection to a WA Indigenous community)
c. Use of the artist’s supplied explanation or story outlining how the artwork represents the spirit of reconciliation throughout our tennis communities and Tennis West values
d. An initial briefing and one progress meeting with Tennis West
e. A final meeting to discuss how to extract key elements from the artwork to maintain their meaning
f. All future use and publication (in full or in extract) of the artwork by Tennis West in any Tennis West publications and associated materials
g. Opportunity for media including, but not limited to, interviews and photo shoot
Submission requirements
All submissions must be received in full via the closing date. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. To apply, you will need:
a. To supply a draft sketch of your concept
b. Provide 2-3 examples of previous artwork to display artistic style
c. Signed and completed copy of EOI form
d. Artist contact details
e. Artist bio
f. The design concept that is accompanied by a written statement/story that represents the spirit of reconciliation throughout our tennis communities and links to our values
g. Confirmation you can meet our timeline
Timeline
· Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Sunday 30th July.
· Tennis West will inform successful applications and unsuccessful applicants by Friday 4th August.
· Successful artist to complete artwork by Monday 4th September 2023.
The successful artwork will be announced at the launch of our 2023 – 2024 Reconciliation Action Plan
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated by Tennis West RAP Working Group. Applications will be judged on:
· Creative approach (30% weighting)
· Interpretation of the meaning of reconciliation (30% weighting)
· Story that represents the spirit of reconciliation throughout our tennis communities and links to our values (40% weighting)
Tennis West will notify all respondents in writing of the outcomes of their response to the EOI process.
To apply, click here.
For further information and to submit your application, please email Zara Cavalot – Inclusion Lead [email protected]
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