Voices Through Art

Arch Lived Experience Art Campaign

Share what hope and healing mean to you through art.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the Arch Partnership invites Tasmanians to share their experiences, perspectives, strengths, hopes and journeys through creative expression.

Creativity can open conversations, build understanding and inspire

Creativity, connection and community

Healing looks different for everyone. Through art, people can express experiences, emotions, resilience, hope and recovery in ways that words alone may not capture.

Voices Through Art brings lived experience, creativity and community together to encourage understanding, connection and positive

Everybody is welcome

The campaign welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities and artistic abilities.

People with lived experience

Families & supporters

Schools & students

Community Groups

Artists

Campaign supporters

Create it your way

The campaign welcomes creativity in all its forms, including:

Painting & drawings

Photography

Textile & printmaking

Digital art

Mixed media & collages

Small sculptures and ceramics

Poetry and visual text

Cultural and traditional art

Participate in 3 simple steps:

01

Create

Create an artwork exploring hope, healing, resilience, recovery or change.

02

Review

Read and accept the Terms and Participation and choose how you would like your artwork and name to be shared

03

Submit

Upload your artwork online, email it to Arch or deliver it to an Arch location in Burnie, Launceston or Hobart.

Key dates

  • Open
    14 September 2026

  • Closes
    20 November 2026

  • Art Showcase
    December 2026

  • Online Gallery
    January 2027 Onwards

Why Participate?

  • Free to participate

  • Open to all artistic abilities

  • Anonymous submissions welcome

  • You do not need to share personal experiences

  • Support is available if you need assistance