Call For Indigenous Artists

The VAVPP is working to build community knowledge, resources, and services around gender-based violence (GBV). One of our projects is a series of informational brochures, the topics of which are: an information guide on understanding GBV, a guide on creating a safety plan to increase safety for those who are living in violent situations, and a resource guide that includesVAFCS and other Vancouver-based services for those fleeing family violence. 

Please note that these brochures include information about violence and abuse, including examples of physical, sexual, and emotional violence. Applicants should be prepared to read introductory-level educational materials about these topics.

Cover and Design Element 

The VAVPP is seeking an Indigenous artist to design:

• Cover art that will be used for 3 brochures. There is no restriction around the choice of medium, however the piece must be able to be digitally scanned and used for PDF and printed versions of the brochures.
• A design element to include on the inner page of 3 brochures. This will be used as a background and will have text overtop of it. This should also be able to be digitally scanned and used for both PDF and printed brochures. 
• Both pieces should be relevant to the topics of all 3 brochures.

Themes to consider in the creation of these pieces are: 

Hope 

Empowerment 

Resilience 

Community

The selected artist will be required to meet with the VAVPP team to discuss potential designs and thereafter remain in communication with the team about drafts and progress. The selected artist will also be provided with drafts of the brochures to aid them in their process.

Compensation: 

The artist will be compensated $1000 for the cover art and design element. 

All applicants will be informed when an artist has been selected. The VAVPP deeply appreciates all submissions. Please reach out with any questions to the Research Coordinator at researchcoordinator@vafcs.org.