Artwork by Jason Phu. Photo by Sophie Minissale
Call to young artists to create an artwork in response to Perth Festival’s Theme: Ngaangk.
This is an open call to artists between 14 and 26 years old, anywhere in WA, to create a new piece of art in response to our 2024 Festival theme ‘Ngaangk,’ meaning both ‘sun’ and ‘mother’ in Noongar.
You can create a piece of Flash Fiction or Video Art.
Fifteen pieces of Video Art and fifteen pieces of Flash Fiction will then be programmed as part of Perth Festival 2024.
What do I have to do?
Young artists will create either a piece of Video Art or Flash Fiction in response to our 2024 Festival theme ‘Ngaangk’ and submit it in one of three age categories; 14 – 17, 18 – 22 and 23 – 26 years old.
Submissions will be considered in terms of three criteria;
Creativity/Originality
Artistic Quality
Thematic Relevance (Ngaangk)
What is ‘Ngaangk’?
Each Festival under Iain Grandage has had a Noongar word / concept as their theme; we’ve had Karla [fire], Bilya [river], Wardan [ocean] and Djinda [stars]. In 2024, the theme is ‘Ngaangk’. Look at our Application Kits to hear how two Noongar artists and storytellers explain Ngaangk; it is this thematic exploration that we’re asking you to respond to via your Flash Fiction or Video Art.
Key Information
Submissions close Sun 14 Jan, 2024 (deadline extended!)
Selected artists notified By Fri 19 Jan, 2024
Major winners announced At Prom Night, Fri 16 Feb, 2024 (more details on this fun event coming soon!)
Artwork displayed at Lotterywest Films happening from February onwards, 2024
Writers Weekend event Flash Fiction Fast Forward, 4pm Sat 24 Feb, 2024, The State Library of WA Theatre
Age categories; 14 – 17, 18 – 22 and 23 – 26 years old.
*Please note This opportunity is open to WA residents only.