Public Call for the Design of the Logo and Visual Identity of the RahatluQ Festival

Tuzla Open Centre announces a public call for the design of the logo and visual identity of the new queer art and activism festival RahatluQ.

The RahatluQ Festival, under the slogan “In the city of salt, love is free”, represents a space for the intersection of queer culture, feminism, activism, and local art through artistic, educational, and activist formats.

The aim of the festival is to build a safe, inclusive, and politically conscious space of community and resistance, providing a platform for community connection, mutual support, public dialogue, artistic expression, and the strengthening of activist engagement.

Special attention will be given to the recognition, promotion, and affirmation of LGBTI activists and artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Festival Values

The RahatluQ Festival is grounded in the following values:

• non-violence

• freedom of expression and identity

• justice and equality

• solidarity and community

• inclusivity and integration of diversity

• activism and social responsibility

• authenticity and political courage

• feminist ethics of care

• antifascism

• protest as a legitimate form of resistance

The visual identity of the festival should reflect these values, as well as the spirit of the community, including the local context of Tuzla and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Vizualni identitet festivala treba reflektovati ove vrijednosti, kao i duh zajednice, uključujući lokalni kontekst Tuzle i Bosne i Hercegovine.

What are we looking for?

1. Festival Logo

Applicants are required to submit:

• a primary full-color logo

• a white version (for dark backgrounds)

• a black version (for light backgrounds)

• formats suitable for digital and print use (SVG, PNG – high resolution)

  
  

2. Festival Visual Identity

The visual identity should include:

• a central visual for promotional materials (t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, etc.)

• a proposal for the festival poster, including:

  • title: RahatluQ

  • slogan: “In the city of salt, love is free”

  • visual design of the poster

Applicants must also submit mockups (e.g. t-shirt, mug, tote bag) to demonstrate the application of the visual identity.

Awards

The total prize fund is 1000 BAM:

• 500 BAM for the best logo

• 500 BAM for the best visual identity

One person may win both awards, or the prizes may be awarded to different authors.

Who can apply?

The call is open to all interested artists and designers, whether working professionally or as amateurs.

Application process

Applications should be sent via email to:alija@toc.ba and pr@toc.ba

Materials can be submitted as:

• direct attachments (if file size allows), or

• via link (Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc.)

Applications must include:

• logo and/or visual identity

• all required versions and formats

• mockups (for visual identity)

• a short concept explanation

Applicants must also provide:

• full name

• contact phone number

• a short description of previous work or experience in design (portfolio is encouraged)

• a brief motivation for applying

If the applicant wishes to remain anonymous in the public announcement of results, they should provide a pseudonym to be used instead of their name.

Personal data will be used solely for communication and implementation of this call and will not be shared with third parties.

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• creativity and originality (works created using AI tools will not be considered)

• alignment with the festival’s values

• recognizability and clarity of the visual identity

• reflection of the local context of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the work of Tuzla Open Centre

Selection Process

A committee formed after the closing of the call will select the winner(s) in accordance with the categories (logo and visual identity).

The results will be publicly announced, and selected authors will be contacted via the email address used for submission.

Copyright and Notes

• By submitting, applicants confirm that their work is original and not created using AI tools.

• Selected works become the property of the organizer, who reserves the right to use, adapt, and distribute them for promotional purposes.

• The organizer reserves the right not to select any submission if the quality criteria are not met.

Due date: May 15th 2026.

We invite all creatives to contribute to shaping the visual identity of a festival that celebrates freedom, community, and authenticity.

This call is supported by Heinrich Böll Stiftung Sarajevo.The views and content expressed are the sole responsibility of Tuzla Open Centre and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung.