Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are invited to submit artworks for the ALS 40th Anniversary Poster Competition to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Legal Service this year. The winning artwork will collect a $2000 cash prize. Entries close 15 August 2011.

Aboriginal activists and lawyers established the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) in 1970. It was staffed by volunteers providing free legal advice and representation to Aboriginal people in inner-Sydney. In 1971, the Service received its first Government grant for the salaries of a full time solicitor, a field officer and a secretary.

Aboriginal Legal Service was Australia’s first free legal service, setting the model for mainstream community legal aid. In 2011, Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) commemorates 40 years of service to the Aboriginal community.

The ALS 40th Anniversary Poster Competition is a chance for talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in NSW and ACT to be recognised by a local and national audience. The winning artwork will be used to create the ALS 40th Anniversary Poster 2011 which will help promote the anniversary events being held in 2011.

The winning artwork will collect a $2000 cash prize. The atwork must reflect the Aboriginal Legal Service and its 40 year history and survival.

All poster competition entries must be accompanied by the entry form. For more information, visit: www.alsnswact.org.au