Ravinia Festival 2027 Poster Competition: $2,000 Prize, Entries Close December 3

Ravinia Festival in the United States seeks the official poster for its 2027 season. The Ravinia Women's Board has run this annual design competition since 1974. The winning design will appear on large-format posters distributed around Chicagoland and on products in the festival shop.

The 2027 theme is 'Summer Nights.' Ravinia invites colorful, original interpretations of evening concerts, nature, community and the experience of live music. The competition is described as open to all artists, including students.

Designs must be vertical at 9 by 13.5 inches. Upload a ZIP containing editable layered source files and a PDF, JPEG or other viewable preview through the Artist Information Form. The normal attachment limit is 50 MB; the organizer provides alternate instructions for larger files.

Entries are due Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. US Central Standard Time. The selected artist receives USD 2,000. Judging takes place in December, with the winner contacted privately in January 2027 and publicly announced in February. Entrants are asked not to publicly share their designs before the announcement.

Review the official submission requirements carefully for rights, permitted materials, eligibility and any relevant fees.

Official competition page: https://www.ravinia.org/visit/festival-shop/poster-competition

External call notice: This article summarizes and translates the organizer's information for reference. Verify current eligibility, deadlines, fees and rules on the official page before applying or paying. The official source takes precedence.