Are you 18–24 years old? Have a creative idea? We want to see it!
We’re inviting young people aged 18–24 to take part in a logo design competition for CIVIC STAGE, an EU-funded international research and innovation project that brings people together through participatory theatre, citizenship education and creative digital practices in formal and non-formal learning environments.
Your challenge? Create a logo that captures the spirit of CIVIC STAGE and gives the programme its own visual identity.
What is CIVIC STAGE?
CIVIC STAGE is a three-year Horizon Europe research and innovation project exploring how participatory theatre and creative digital practices can strengthen citizenship education and support young people’s civic and democratic engagement.
In a context of growing polarisation, rapid digital transformation and wider global challenges, the project responds to the need for citizenship education that connects more closely with young people’s realities and creates space for expression, dialogue, different perspectives and active participation.
Now we want your ideas to help us express this vision!
What should the logo look like?
We’re looking for an original, creative and memorable logo that reflects the spirit of CIVIC STAGE.
Your design should:
• Include the words “CIVIC STAGE”, in any way. The name must be clearly visible, easy to read and an integral part of the logo.
• Include a visual element. This could be a symbol, icon or graphic design that expresses the project’s ideas.
• Reflect the project’s spirit. Think about dialogue, diversity, creativity, participation, community, participatory theatre, creative digital practices or the idea of sharing a common space.
• Leave room for your imagination. The symbol could suggest a meeting between people, a stage where different voices are heard, or a space where ideas and cultures come together. These are just starting points, not rules. We want to see your own interpretation!
• Be simple and recognisable. The logo should work well on a website, social media, posters, publications and other communication materials.
• Be original. Experiment with shapes, letters, colours and unexpected ideas. There is no single right answer, and you don’t need to be a professional designer.
• Be created in a square format, 10 × 10 cm, at 300 dpi resolution. Minimum dimensions of approximately 1181 × 1181 pixels.
The key requirement is simple: the words “CIVIC STAGE” must be easy to read, while the visual element is free to express your creativity and interpretation of the programme. We want a logo that is distinctive, meaningful and able to communicate the spirit of CIVIC STAGE at a glance.
Who can take part?
The competition is open to young people aged 18–24.
You don’t need to be a professional designer. You just need an idea, some imagination and the desire to create something that represents a European programme bringing people together through the arts.
How to enter
- Create your logo design, making sure it includes the words CIVIC STAGE.
- Save your design as a high-resolution JPEG file (300 dpi; 10 × 10 cm; minimum dimensions: 1181 × 1181 pixels). Name your file: CIVICSTAGE_Name_Surname.
- Prepare a separate file containing your name, age, city and country of residence, affiliation (e.g. school, organisation or institution) and contact email address.
- Tell us what CIVIC STAGE means to you! Alongside your design, include a short explanation (50–100 words) describing the idea behind your logo and how it expresses your understanding of the project’s vision and values.
- Submit your entry (logo and accompanying information) to theatroedu@gmail.com by 30 November 2026, 15:00 UTC.
You can use digital design tools or create your design by hand and then scan or photograph it clearly. Please make sure that your work is original and that you have the right to use any elements included in your design.
What happens next?
The submitted designs will be reviewed by CIVIC STAGE’s Communication Team members. The selected concept will form the basis of the CIVIC STAGE logo and may be further developed/adapted by a professional designer.
Selection criteria and award:
- Originality and creativity.
- Relevance to the vision and values of CIVIC STAGE.
- Visual clarity and recognisability.
- Legibility and adaptability across different communication formats.
- Evidence of the participant’s own creative contribution.
The creator of the selected concept will receive a €400 cash award and will be credited in CIVIC STAGE communication related to the selected logo, where appropriate and with their consent.
A few important notes
Your creativity matters!
You may use digital tools, including AI-assisted tools, as part of your creative process. However, the submitted design must be the result of your own original creative work. Logos generated entirely or substantially by generative AI will not be accepted. You should be able to explain your creative process and identify your own contribution to the final design.
Original work and copyright
Your design must be your own original work and must not infringe the copyright, trademark or other rights of anyone else.
If your concept is selected, you will be asked to sign a separate agreement allowing the Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network (TENet-Gr) to use, adapt and further develop the design as the CIVIC STAGE logo and to make it available for use by the CIVIC STAGE partners during and after the project. Designs that are not selected remain the property of their creators.
Ready to make your mark?
Think creatively. Experiment. Take a different perspective.
Your idea could become the face of CIVIC STAGE!
Deadline: 30 November 2026, 15:00 UTC
Submit your design and accompanying documents at: theatroedu@gmail.com
Questions? Contact us at theatroedu@gmail.com
The CIVIC STAGE partnership
CIVIC STAGE brings together 10 organisations from nine countries, combining expertise in education, participatory theatre, research, digital methods, youth work and civic participation:
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norway – Coordinator; Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ireland; University of Auckland (UOA), New Zealand; Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL), United Kingdom; International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA), Portugal; Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network (TENet), Greece; Citoyenneté Jeunesse (CJ), France; InSite Drama, Hungary; Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Peloponnese (REDP), Greece; and Centre for Education Development (ORE), Poland.
Project facts
Full title: Citizenship-, Identity-, European Values-, Inclusion-, and Community development through Societal Participatory Theatre Activities in a Global Europe
Acronym: CIVIC STAGE
Programme: Horizon Europe – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Project number: 101288029
Duration: October 2026 – September 2029
Coordinator: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norway