Montana Shakespeare in the Parks invites artists, students, designers, and Shakespeare lovers to create an original poster inspired by our mission: bringing free, live Shakespeare to communities across Montana. The Ultimate Winner will be featured in MSIP promotional materials and sold at performances across a 5-state region.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is pleased to announce our FOURTH ANNUAL poster design contest for the 2026 season. The Ultimate Winner will be awarded a cash prize of $250 and have their artwork featured on this year’s season commemorative poster that will travel to 65 communities across the Rocky Mountain West. All people are encouraged to enter!
The 54th summer tour season will present: The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing
AI Art Policy
AI-generated imagery or designs are NOT eligible for submission, including artwork created wholly or in part using generative artificial intelligence tools.
In addition to the Ultimate Winner who will have their artwork printed and sold at performances, secondary awards will also be selected. Secondary winners will recieve digital recognition and a website feature, MSIP merchandise, a social media spotlight, and a shoutout in your hometown.
Actors's Choice: Voted on by participating actors
Staff Favorite: Selected by MSIP staff
"Rising Star" Award (Youth winner under 18)*: Selected by a partnering arts organization
*Youth are also eligible to be the Ultimate Winner - if this is the case, another applicant under 18 will be chosen for the Rising Star Award.
THE MISSION of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is to engage and enrich both rural and underserved communities with professional productions of Shakespeare and other classics and, through educational outreach, to inspire creative expression and appreciation of the arts in young audiences.
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