Victorians are invited to have a say in its 2024 Pride Tram design. This is the second year that Yarra Trams has opened the design of the #AllAboard Pride Tram to the public.
Artists were asked to submit a design that depicts what they think inclusion on public transport looks like, and what #AllAboard means for them. The winning design will be wrapped around a Pride Tram and the artist will receive $5000. The second place design will be used to decorate a tram stop shelter close to the Victorian Pride Centre, with that artist wining $3000.
These are the five finalists:
Entry #1
The artists are members and allies of Melbourne’s LGBTIQ community and said they know the representation matters.
“We have strived to make our design appeal to and represent some of our most underrepresented community members to make them feel welcome aboard the Yarra Trams network.”
Entry #2
The artist says: .”My artwork is a playful and nostalgic take on all these ideas – envisioning a tram and shelter fully covered in optimistic pride stickers. I wanted to provide visibility to the many identities, genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities of the LGBTQIA+ community. In celebrating plurality and diversity, I hope to truly welcome everyone all aboard.”
Entry #3
The artist says: “#AllAboard is about making sure everyone has the chance to come along for the ride and that no one is left behind. LGBTQIA+ is so diverse, in gender and sexuality and in race, disability, class etc. we have to put in the work to make sure that everyone in the rainbow is able to get #AllAboard. My artwork is about how, when it comes to the LGBTQIA+ community, love binds us, gives us the strength to uplift one another and continue to fight for the rights and safety of everyone in the community.”
Entry #4
The artist says: “Growing up in a regional town, I found it hard to fit in with my sexuality. Moving to Melbourne opened my world. Not only did I see people like myself but also people who were completely different, and that was amazing. I was able to travel the street feeling proud of who I was, and of the community I lived in. In my design I wanted to highlight the diversity of our city. Showing that though we come from different families, backgrounds, abilities and identities, we all come together through love.”
Entry #5
The artist says: “The rainbow umbrellas have become synonymous with the Fitzroy Street Midsumma Pride March, and pride rallies all over the world. Symbolising protection, both literally from the elements but also symbolically, one can’t help but feel happy seeing a rainbow umbrella. Including the colours of the progress flag highlights the important awareness around the evolving landscape of embracing and celebrating all diversity.”
You can vote for your favourite design until 5pm on Friday 29 September.
Image: Midsumma Festival/Facebook
