Ensemble Theatre Company sponsors its first design contest

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Ensemble Theatre Company is sponsoring the company’s first design competition, which will recognize one artist, 18 and older, to submit an original image that represents one of its three upcoming productions: “Selling Kabul,” which opens officially tonight; “The Children” or “Seared.”

The artist can use any medium as long as the image can be submitted in a digital form (PDF 17-inches by 17-inches at 300 dpi).

The winner will receive a $500 cash prize and the opportunity to partner with ETC’s artistic and managing directors to design the artwork for the entire 45th season at the New Vic in Santa Barbara.

If the winning artist’s images are used to promote the season, the winner will receive an additional $2,500.

The deadline for submissions is Feb. 28, and the winner will be announced March 15.

“Everyone possesses some form of talent, which can shine if encouraged and given the right opportunity,” said Scott DeVine, ETC’s managing director. “Artistic talents can not only inspire others but, when we work together, can also be transformed into something more.

“To encourage the extraordinary artists in our community, ETC is excited to announce our first ever design competition,” he said in a news release.

“We recognize the incredible talent that surrounds us and want to explore how it can inspire us while also bringing our next season to life through one artist’s imagery.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

Interested individuals can obtain additional information about the contest, including rules, submission timing, format requirements and information about the shows at etcsb.org/ design-competition.