Community Legal Centres and Tasmania Legal Aid provide free legal services to the community throughout Lutrawita (Tasmania). They provide free legal advice, information and representation and work on issues such as housing, family violence, discrimination, and employment.
We are inviting young artists aged 12–24 to create an artwork that represents the communities we support. We are looking for an artwork that captures the heart of fairness, inclusion, and access to justice for all Tasmanians. The artwork should reflect the human stories behind this work and include representation of the diverse Tasmanian community including Aboriginal people, migrants, LGBTIQA+, and people of different ages and different abilities.
Submissions are due 1 May 2026.
The winning artwork will be displayed across digital platforms and reproduced on merchandise such as stickers, tote bags, posters, and more – so bold, clear, and meaningful designs are encouraged. The artist will be presented with a framed copy of their artwork.
The brief
Your artwork should reflect the diversity of the Tasmanian community and one or more of the following ideas:
- The importance of fairness and equal access to help
- Community strength, inclusion, and connection
- The unique identity of Tasmania – its people, diversity, heritage, culture, or environment
- Justice as a human experience, not just a system
- Hope, resilience, and practical help
- The concept that legal support can change lives
Think about:
- What “community” looks like in Lutrawita (Tasmania)
- Colours or imagery that feel positive, inclusive, or empowering
- How your artwork might look when scaled down on merchandise
You don’t need to be literal. Abstract, symbolic, or metaphorical interpretations are welcome.
Specifications/Medium
Mediums accepted, include:
- Drawing or painting
- Digital illustration
- Photography
- Mixed media
- Full colour or single/monotone colour
The final piece can be submitted digitally or physically.
Reproduction: Artwork must be suitable for printing on various merchandise (e.g., clear lines, strong colours).
Entry is free, with submissions limited to one entry per artist.
Submissions & delivery
Hard copy submissions must be clearly identifiable on the back of the piece:
- Artists name
- Phone
Hard copy submissions can be posted to:
Tasmania Legal Aid
GPO Box 1422
Hobart TAS 7001
Digital submissions must include
- Artists name
- Phone
It must be:
- Saved in jpg/jpeg/png/pdf format
- No larger than A3 size, 300dpi high resolution
- landscape or portrait orientation
- Under 5MB file size
- Named – ‘Title_of_artwork_Artist_Name’
Email your file as an attachment to:
Stuart Davey
CLEI Manager,
Tasmania Legal Aid
stuart.davey@legalaid.tas.gov.au
Selection
The selection committee will be made up of representatives from the free legal services in Tasmania listed below. They will consider all eligible submissions and select an artwork/design based on the artist’s response to the ‘The Brief’.
The successful artist will be contacted by phone or email.
Permissions
By submitting your artwork, you agree that Tasmanian Community Legal Centres may reproduce it on merchandise, promotional materials, and digital platforms. Credit to the artist will always be visible.
Artist Statement (optional)
You may include a short statement (50–150 words) explaining your concept or inspiration.
As the free legal services working within the Tasmanian community we acknowledge and pay our respect to the Palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Lutruwita, where we live and work.
