Call for First Nations artist: Expression of Interest

Key dates Submissions close 6pm AEST Friday 10 April 2026 Shortlist selected Monday 13 April 2026 Successful artist notified Wednesday 15 April 2026 First concepts Late April 2026 Final artwork Wednesday 8 May 2026 Background Mobi Health Portal’s International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference (Mobi Health Conference 2027) is a biennial event attracting a global audience committed …

Key dates
Submissions close6pm AEST Friday 10 April 2026
Shortlist selectedMonday 13 April 2026
Successful artist notifiedWednesday 15 April 2026
First conceptsLate April 2026
Final artworkWednesday 8 May 2026

Background

Mobi Health Portal’s International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference (Mobi Health Conference 2027) is a biennial event attracting a global audience committed to sharing knowledge for the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples and communities from around the world. It is a space for sharing innovative ideas and transformational research grounded in our ways of knowing, being and doing.

Call for artists

We are seeking submissions from First Nations artists who have a connection to Larrakia Country, in the Northern Territory, to create a work that engages stakeholders and participants in the promotion and delivery of the Mobi Health Conference 2027.

Our conference artwork is a prominent feature of our conference and a chance to showcase your work to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and international Indigenous health research sector.

If you’re interested in submitting an expression of interest, see guidelines and selection criteria below. Then complete the online form by 6pm AEST Friday 10 April.

Artist guidelines

The successful artist will produce a visual art piece that represents Mobi Health Portal’s 5th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2027. Our theme will be centered on celebrating 30 years of Mobi Health Portal and honouring our conference hosts, the Larrakia people.

How the artwork will be used

The final artwork will be used in all forms of digital and print promotion of the 2027 conference including the conference website, social media, event theming, signage, banners, and other conference items (not for sale).

The artwork may be used in full and in part but will not be altered to ensure that the artwork (in full or in part) remains original.

Please read Summary of Artwork Submission and Licence Agreement

Submission information

The artist will provide the following information in their submission:

How to submit your artwork

Submission requirements
Complete the formExpression of Interest Artwork Submission Form
Provide a quoteThe quote must include the following information:
– Brief description of the artwork
– Scope of work from concept to delivery, including number of included revisions, and in accordance with the key terms of the Agreement
– Deliverables and key milestones (see key dates)
– Fee (exclusive of GST if registered)
– Credits and attributions
Artist portfolioPlease submit your portfolio or previous artwork, design concepts and assets. Include links to websites and social media accounts.
TimelinePlease provide an estimated timeline for submission of final artwork.

Please complete the online form and upload your quote and portfolio via the form:

Note:

  1. The successful artist will be required to work with the Mobi Health Portal to ensure artwork meets all design and printing specification requirements
  2. The successful artist will be required to submit original final artwork in a vector format – Adobe Illustrator File (.ai or.eps)

Submissions close 6pm AEST Friday 10 April 2026

Any questions, please email:
Jo Cackett, Executive Manager, Communications and Events
E: conference@Mobi Health.org.au

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