The City is looking for a young artist or artist group to design and produce art for the Freo Pride Fest 2026 visual identity.
Freo Pride Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of LGBTIQA+SB pride, inclusion and creativity taking place on Sunday 1 November 2026 in Walyalup/Fremantle.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as LGBTIQA+SB, as lived experience and connection to these communities are highly valued in this role.
This position works closely with LGBTIQA+SB communities, and we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and representative environment.
This is a unique opportunity for a young artist or artist collective to shape the festival's creative direction, working closely with the City's team to bring their concept to life. The successful applicant will receive up to $3,000 in funding and development support.
Artist Requirements
- 15 to 25 years of age
- Have experience in working with Adobe Pro, Photoshop and can create posters, banners, booklets and social media formats
- Identify in the LGBTIQA+SB community
- Have a connection to Walyalup/Fremantle
- Available to work over a 5-month implementation period
- Final artwork to be a digital output
Timeline
- Applications close: 22 May 2026, 5pm
- Selection and nomination process: 25 May to 5 June 2026 (Including in-person meeting to discuss your concept, if required)
- Final selection of successful applicant: 8 June 2026
- Artwork delivery: 31 July 2026
- Implementation and final review: August to October 2026
- Event date: 1 November 2026
Payment
- Artist development hours: $2,500 ($50 per hour for 50 hours of design work)
- Inclusive of a fortnightly check-in meeting from June to October 2026: $500 (10 meetings x 1 hour each)
- Equating to approximately 10 hours per month
- Payment terms to be discussing with the chosen artist, either invoiced monthly or 50% up front and the final 50% the month prior to the event
Mandatories
- Must be passionate about their LGBTIQA+SB community and how they can express that through the artwork
- Must meet all the artist requirements
- The final artwork must fit within corporate standards of access and inclusion
- Must supply all the final working files in formats requested
To register your interest, please read the Artist Briefing Pack and complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form by Friday 22 May 2026, 5pm.
