YCulture Tote Bag Competition

YCulture Tote Bag Competition

Want to see your artwork printed on a tote bag and win a $400 gift card*?

Having social connections, good personal relationships and being part of a community are vital to maintaining mental health. The last couple of years have been challenging for everyone, and it’s more important than ever to check-in with your mates. From coffee dates and chilling at the skate park, to video games and even sharing memes. There are so many ways to stay connected.

Share your artwork with us and tell us the creative ways you stay connected with your mates for your chance to win a $400 gift card (that can be spent anywhere in Australia where Mastercard is accepted) and the opportunity to design the next Drug Aware YCulture Regional Tote Bag!

Winner

We were impressed by the quality of all the entries we received, and loved taking the time to see all your artworks and answers. There are some amazing young creatives in our regions!

Congratulations go to Samantha (18) of Bunbury who is the winner of our 2022 YCulture Tote Bag competition, with this gorgeous digital artwork and answer below.

Digital painting of a girl with dark hair standing next to her dog. They look out into a landscape of blues, oranges and yellows. Winning artwork, courtesy of the Artist.

“The number one way for me and my mates to connect is by hanging out outside: whether it be in parks, beaches or even just our backyards. I reckon the outdoors is a great way to focus on the present as you listen to the rustling leaves on a gum tree or the cries of cockatoos. Plus, who doesn’t love fresh air? This allows all of us to relax, take our minds off the business of life (especially Year 12) and talk about whatever’s on our mind.

When I was isolating for COVID, it was pretty hard not being with my mates. Sure, we could video call each other, but it wasn’t quite the same as being in person. That’s when I found that my best mate can be found right at my home. My dog Courage has been my best friend ever since we adopted him as a rescue dog last year. He’s a lively pit bull with a knack for cuddles. The best part is, whenever I’m stressed or anxious, he’s always there at my side.”

How to Enter

Entries have now closed, the winner will be announced shortly.

Prizes and Dates

  • Entries have now closed.
  • Winner chosen by Friday 8 July 2022.

Regional Arts WA and Healthway will select the winning artwork and answer.

The winner will then be given the opportunity to design the next Drug Aware YCulture Regional Tote Bag, which will be provided to all Drug Aware YCulture Regional participants throughout 2022. The winner will also receive a $400 gift card that can be used anywhere in Australia where Mastercard is accepted.

Important Information

Selecting the winning artwork

One (1) artwork will be selected by Regional Arts WA and Healthway based on the eligibility criteria listed under ‘how to enter’. Entries need to be submitted by Thursday 30 June 2022. The designer of the artwork will be given the opportunity design the next Drug Aware Tote Bag and given a $400 gift card that can be used anywhere in Australia where Mastercard is accepted.

By entering this competition, you agree that:

  • You are a young artist aged 12-26 living in regional WA.
  • We may use your full name and picture on Regional Arts WA and Healthway social media pages if you are the chosen winner of the competition.
  • We may use your design artwork and full name to be printed on the Tote Bag and distributed to all participants of the Drug Aware YCulture Regional 2022 program.
  • We may contact you if you are the designer of the winning artwork via the information you have provided.

Please note: If you are under 18 years of age, you will also be required to provide permission from a parent and/or guardian aged over 18.

Designing the Drug Aware Tote Bag

The chosen winner will be given the opportunity to design the next Drug Aware YCulture Regional Tote Bag, which will be provided to all Drug Aware YCulture Regional participants throughout 2022.

This design will be created in collaboration with Regional Arts WA to reflect the Drug Aware Message. The winner will be asked to participate in an online design briefing with Regional Arts WA prior to completion of a final design. This meeting will be organised around the winner’s availability.

Please note your design may need to be altered as required for suitability during the printing process.

About Healthway and Drug Aware

Drug Aware YCulture Regional is funded by Healthway to promote the Drug Aware message.

Drug Aware was established in 1996 as part of a state framework of educational strategies designed to address illicit drug use among young people in Western Australia. It is the first comprehensive ongoing program on illicit drug education undertaken in Australia.

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