CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS & GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Willits Community Theatre — 2027 Season & Gateway to the Stage

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026

We are looking for creative individuals who want to help shape the branding of Gateway to the Stage, our youth performing arts program, as well as the Willits Community Theatre’s 50^th Anniversary Season of Main Stage productions.

We welcome submissions from graphic designers, visual artists, painters, illustrators, photographers, and other visual artists interested in working with the community theatre.

GATEWAY TO THE STAGE — LOGO & GRAPHIC DESIGN

Willits Community Theatre is launching Gateway to the Stage Academy, a year-round youth performing arts program designed to provide young people with meaningful opportunities to participate in theatre and the performing arts.

We are seeking a graphic designer/artist to create a new logo and visual identity for Gateway to the Stage.

We are looking for a design that is creative, welcoming, energetic, inclusive, and appealing to our young.

MAIN STAGE SEASON — POSTER DESIGN

We are also seeking Graphic Design and/or Visual Artists to create promotional posters for Willits Community Theatre’s Main Stage season.

One possible collaborative model would be:

Visual Artist → creates original artwork → Graphic Designer → incorporates artwork and adds theatrical/show information

HOW TO SUBMIT

1. A brief statement of interest
   Tell us what type of work you are interested in doing with Willits Community Theatre.
2. Samples of your work
   Please provide a portfolio, website, social media page, or several examples of relevant work.

Send submissions to Willits Community Theatre @ wctperformingartscenter@gmail.com

with the subject line:  WCT CALL FOR ARTISTS — 2027