Exciting Announcement: Winners of First Peoples Ranger Art & Design Competition Unveiled
Exciting Announcement: Winners of First Peoples Ute Art & Design Competition Unveiled
We are thrilled to announce the finalists and winner of the First Peoples Art & Design competition - Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (GLALC) Ranger Vehicle Wrap! Congratulations to the talented artists and designers who participated and showcased their exceptional creativity in this art competition. The entries were judged by a panel consisting of Yarn Up Elders, GLALC Officers, and an independent representative from Sutherland Shire Council.
The Panel scored entries based on:
Design
Culture
Heritage
Visibility and
GLALC Story.
The winners are as follows:
- First place finalist - Jarrod Wicks
- Second place finalist - Margaret Brown
- Third place finalist - Shanai Rorison
The competition was a tremendous success, with numerous high-quality and innovative submissions. Our winner will co-create the design of the professional Ranger vehicle wrap, proudly displayed on one of GLALC's Ranger vehicles at Heathcote Ridge. They will also receive a cultural arts or graphic design course, coaching sessions with the GLALC Brand Central Design Team, and an iPad Pro 12.9 Inch WiFi 128GB.
"There are two artworks both representing our connection to the rivers and the land along the George’s River. Coming from the sea and making connection all the way to Liverpool. There are meeting sites across the artwork representing people and heritage and history that is still here after so many years." Jarrod Wicks.
Let's delve into the amazing rewards that await the top participants of this remarkable competition.
First Place
- First Place Certificate
- Co-create professional Ranger vehicle wrap for GLALC's Ranger vehicles
- Choice of cultural arts or graphic design course (18-week Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts (CUA40620) TAFE course online or face-to-face, OR 8-week Future Skills Short Course – Digital Graphic Design)
- Four coaching sessions with GLALC Brand Central Design Team
- iPad Pro 12.9 Inch WiFi 128GB (6th Gen) - Space Grey
Second Place
- Second place certificate
- Co-create design for Eco Depot at Heathcote Ridge
Third Place
- Third place certificate
- Invitation to exhibit in GLALC Art Collection at 64 Macquarie Street, Liverpool NSW 2170.
All other entries
- Certificate of appreciation
- Invitation to exhibit in GLALC Art Collection at 64 Macquarie St, Liverpool, NSW 2170.
This fantastic opportunity was made possible thanks to funding from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs NSW, under the Community & Place Grants. It will support local impact, connect our community members with the broader community, and contribute to the rehabilitation and conservation of over 850 hectares of protected and threatened Aboriginal Land across Heathcote Ridge.
We take great pride in our protective care and guardianship of the land, and the Ranger vehicle will play a vital role in our restoration efforts. Stay tuned for the final version of the Ranger Vehicle Wrap - coming soon!
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