Calling all Latrobe artists, photographers, makers and creatives

Open House Latrobe is an upcoming design festival for the whole community, celebrating the role of design in shaping the region’s future. We are seeking local artists to help create the visual identity of the festival.

This is a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with a professional graphic design studio and have your work become part of Open House Latrobe’s cohesive festival brand.

Artists, photographers, makers and creatives are invited to submit an expression of interest with samples of their work and an initial concept approach. Three artists will be shortlisted and paid to fully develop their concepts, with one selected for final implementation across festival materials.

Be part of this exciting initiative and help shape how Open House Latrobe is seen, experienced and remembered across the region.

Briefing session and industry workshop

All interested artists and creatives are invited to attend a Creative Briefing & Industry Workshop delivered in partnership with internationally renowned design agency Studio Payne.

Two session times are available: Thursday 7 May, 4–5:30pm OR 7–8:30pm

This workshop will:

  • Introduce the Open House Latrobe brand and ambitions
  • Unpack the design brief and expectations
  • Explore the role of artists in shaping visual identities
  • Provide practical guidance on working with graphic designers
  • Share tips for developing strong concept submissions
  • Offer the opportunity to ask questions and build confidence before applying

This workshop is open to all and designed to support artists at different career stages.

Call out details

How to apply
Submit your Expression of Interest via the Open House Melbourne link (Brief goes live 30 April), including:

  • Portfolio
  • Short written response
  • Initial concept approach

Who should apply

  • Artists living in the Latrobe region
  • Emerging and established practitioners
  • Individuals or teams (please note: team submissions are welcome, however a single artist fee will apply per selected submission)

Key dates

  • 30 April – Design brief released
  • 7 May – Creative Briefing & Industry Workshop (Traralgon)
  • 21 June – Artist Call out closes
  • Late June – Shortlisting (3 artists selected)
  • June – Paid concept development
  • 18 June – Final artwork required for print

Working with Studio Payne

Studio Payne is an award-winning design agency based in Melbourne, Australia. they specialise in branding, creative and graphic design, and have worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands. They understand what it means to inspire through emotive, beautiful and refined creative thinking.

During the workshop sessions they will:

  • Share how artists can translate their concept into a functional identity
  • Answer any technical design questions
  • Give insight as to how they develop brand system for implementation

Together with Open House Melbourne, they will support  artists through the process to ensure the final outcome is both creatively strong and practically effective.