We are thrilled to invite artists and designers to submit proposals for the official poster celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival.
This milestone year marks three decades of vibrant culture, community spirit, and Ukrainian heritage in Toronto. We are seeking a bold, modern, and meaningful design that captures the energy and significance of this special celebration.
✦ THEME
30th Anniversary Celebration
Honour the past, celebrate the present, and envision the future of the festival.
✦ CREATIVE DIRECTION
Your design may draw inspiration from:
Traditional Ukrainian motifs and symbolism in MODERN interpretation
Contemporary interpretations of the Ukrainian identity
Community, dance, music, and festival life
The Ukrainian Canadian diaspora experience
Vibrant colours and dynamic compositions
We are looking for a modern aesthetic that bridges tradition and innovation.
✦ SUBMISSION DETAILS
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Format: High-resolution digital file (minimum 300 DPI)
Size: 24″ × 36″ (print-ready portrait orientation high resolution PDF), plus Instagram post and story, FB post and fb event format
✦ Prize
The selected artist will receive a $1,000.00 award
✦ HOW TO APPLY
Deadline May 31, 2026
Submit your proposal, a short statement outlining your vision, together with a short bio (max. 10 sentences) and photo, mention in memo “30 TUF Poster Competition”, to:
With less than 3 weeks to Toronto’s highly anticipated Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, the 28th annual Festival promises to deliver an unforgettable performance by Ukraine’s Patsyki z Franeka. Mixing ethnic Ukrainian melodies and instruments with modern groove, Patsyki z Franeka creates a wild energy on stage that is this years must see performance. Catch the Patsyki z Franeka free headliner performance on the Temerty Foundation Stage on Saturday night. 