CALL FOR ARTISTS
Step 1 – Understand the Contest
THIS CONTEST IS OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO ARTISTS OR ARTIST ORGANIZATIONS WHO LIVE, WORK, OR OPERATE IN VENTURA.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A BOLD, ORIGINAL DESIGN THAT CAPTURES THE ENERGY AND VIBE OF JACKALOPE BLOCK PARTY VENTURA 2027:
💥 HIGH-ENERGY ACTION SPORTS
🌊 THE COASTAL AND STREET CULTURE OF VENTURA
⭐️ SOMETHING THAT LOOKS AMAZING ON POSTERS, MERCHANDISE, AND ONLINE
WE’RE ASKING FOR A DRAFT OR SKETCH, NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT. THIS COULD BE A HAND-DRAWN SKETCH, DIGITAL CONCEPT, OR ANY ROUGH VERSION THAT SHOWS YOUR IDEA AND STYLE. YOU DON’T NEED TO FINALIZE EVERY DETAIL — JUST GIVE US A CLEAR SENSE OF YOUR CONCEPT AND CREATIVE DIRECTION.
IF SELECTED, THE FINAL DESIGN WILL BE DELIVERED IN ILLUSTRATOR OR PHOTOSHOP, WITH CLEARLY LABELED LAYERS, SEPARATED ELEMENTS, AND CMYK/PANTONE COLOR MANAGEMENT.
YOUR STYLE + OUR EVENT = A DESIGN THAT STANDS OUT!
KEY DATES
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2026 AT 5:00 PM PT
- TOP 5 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED & PUBLIC VOTING: OCTOBER 22, 2026
- WINNER ANNOUNCED: OCTOBER 29, 2026
- FINAL DESIGN PHASE: OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 20, 2026
- FEEDBACK & REVISIONS: NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 18, 2026
- FINAL ARTWORK DELIVERY: DECEMBER 16, 2026
- VIP LAUNCH & VISITOR CENTER SALES: SPRING 2027
- EVENT DATES: APRIL 30 – MAY 2, 2027
Step 2 – Selection Process and Prizes
HOW THE WINNER IS CHOSEN
THE JACKALOPE & VISIT VENTURA TEAM WILL FIRST SELECT THE TOP 3 DESIGNS FROM ALL ELIGIBLE SUBMISSIONS.
THE COMMUNITY WILL THEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE FOR THE WINNER, GIVING VENTURA LOCALS AND JACKALOPE FANS A SAY IN THE OFFICIAL EVENT DESIGN.
🥇 1ST PLACE
- $1,500 USD CASH PRIZE
- DESIGN CREDIT
- VIP INVITATION TO THE EVENT LAUNCH IN SPRING 2027
- YOUR ARTWORK BECOMES THE OFFICIAL POSTER AND VISUAL IDENTITY FOR JACKALOPE BLOCK PARTY VENTURA 2027
STEP 3 – HOW TO SUBMIT
HOW THE WINNER IS CHOSEN
- 📑 FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM
- 📲 UPLOAD YOUR ARTWORK
- 📆 SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BEFORE OCTOBER 27, 2026 AT 5:00 PM PT