ORBS are calling local Leeds artists and creatives to design a t-shirt that will be printed and sold as part of their new campaign 'Public Service Announcement'.

'Public Service Announcement' Campaign - Mission Statement

PSA is a campaign which aims to provoke public action for the protection and promotion of cultural diversity up North. Our team at ORBS are hosting a series of events, exhibitions and creative opportunities that focus on supporting and promoting local talent, culture and businesses whilst fundraising to help keep our doors open. 

1 in 3 small businesses in the UK are fearing collapse if unable to access financial help by April 2023. Government funding for independent businesses is far less accessible than it was a year ago, with many applications being rejected despite successfully meeting the criteria. The effects of the last two years have been detrimental for independent enterprises in this country and could cause us to lose more than a quarter of a million small businesses over the next 12 months. 

It has been made clear to us that we can no longer rely on our government to support the maintenance, nurture or growth of cultural enterprise in this country. We must now turn to one another for help and support. We have a pledge to promote collective action within local communities to support the protection and development of our treasured independent spaces. 

The Brief:

We would like you to create a bold, graphic t-shirt design that visually and creatively promotes the support of local enterprises up North (specifically in Leeds) and fights back against the hyper-gentrification society is facing today. Your designs can address this issue however you see fit, whether that's by creating political, tongue in cheek, informational, satirical, humorous or even bleak designs. (please ensure your designs align with the campaigns mission statement). You do not need to submit fully finialised designs. Sketches and an indication of the style and theme you are going with are fine. 

The winning design will be printed on the back of black t-shirts with our campaign logo printed on the front (see images for logo that reads Northern Surge - Keep the Faith)

The T-shirts will be sold online and at the venue as part of Old Red's 'Public Service Announcement' Campaign. Sales will aid fundraising for the venue and the successful artist will receive 22.5% of all profits made from the T-shirt sales.

Your design must be in black and white and fit with Old Red's independent, DIY, underground ethos. 

Your designs must be in the following format: 

A4
Portrait
Black & White
300dpi
jpeg or png.

Submission Deadline: March 15th

We look forward to seeing what you come up with,
Thanks, ORBS x