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Vintage HalloweenGrinning since 1932.

Die-cut paper decorations from the 1920s to 1950s: grinning jack-o'-lanterns, arched black cats, crescent moons, and owls in orange, black, and lime, with embossed cardboard texture and crepe-paper trim.

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Halloween parties, costume contests, pumpkin carving nights, and October markets.

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Name one or two die-cut characters in the notes, such as a cat on a fence and a winking moon, and ask for the event name on a paper banner. The charm is in the print texture, so keep the palette to three colors.

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A community eventDía de los Muertos Procession
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A concert or gigIron Harvest
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A community eventHarvest Fair
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A community eventWinter Lantern Walk
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A festivalGrove Fest
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A fundraiser or benefitThe Great Fog City Bake-Off
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A community eventFog City Zine Fest
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A protest or campaignKeep the Library Open Late

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Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.


ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vintage Halloween style.
Visual vocabulary: mid-century die-cut paper decoration aesthetic; grinning jack-o'-lanterns, arched black cats, owls, crescent moons, and friendly skeletons; embossed cardboard texture, slight paper wear, and crepe-paper or honeycomb-tissue trim; simple flat shapes with printed shading lines; cheerful rather than frightening.
Lettering direction: chunky hand-lettered display capitals with a slight wobble; lettering on paper banners or ribbons; small block caps for details.
Suggested colors: pumpkin orange, black, lime green, cream, a touch of violet.
Composition: one or two large die-cut characters framing the headline; scalloped or zigzag paper borders; details on a banner or in a corner label.
Atmosphere: nostalgic, mischievous, warm, festive.
Keep out of the design: gore, horror-movie realism, photographic pumpkins, modern flat vector icons, purple-and-green neon.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstDía de los Muertos ProcessionRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Día de los Muertos Procession
When: Monday, November 2, 2026 · 7pm
Where: Garfield Square, Mission District
Activities / highlights: Candlelight procession and community altars
Admission: Free · Bring a photo of someone you miss

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vintage Halloween style.
Visual vocabulary: mid-century die-cut paper decoration aesthetic; grinning jack-o'-lanterns, arched black cats, owls, crescent moons, and friendly skeletons; embossed cardboard texture, slight paper wear, and crepe-paper or honeycomb-tissue trim; simple flat shapes with printed shading lines; cheerful rather than frightening.
Lettering direction: chunky hand-lettered display capitals with a slight wobble; lettering on paper banners or ribbons; small block caps for details.
Suggested colors: pumpkin orange, black, lime green, cream, a touch of violet.
Composition: one or two large die-cut characters framing the headline; scalloped or zigzag paper borders; details on a banner or in a corner label.
Atmosphere: nostalgic, mischievous, warm, festive.
Keep out of the design: gore, horror-movie realism, photographic pumpkins, modern flat vector icons, purple-and-green neon.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A grinning die-cut jack-o'-lantern and an arched black cat flanking a paper banner, crepe-paper trim.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstIron HarvestRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Iron Harvest
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Doors 6pm
Where: The Foundry, Bayview
Lineup / highlights: Five bands of doom, thrash, and heavy metal
Headlined by Black Ember
Admission: $18 advance · 18+

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A die-cut skeleton playing a fiddle beside a winking crescent moon, embossed cardboard texture.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstHarvest FairRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Harvest Fair
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 2pm–6pm
Where: Bernal Community Garden
Activities / highlights: Produce show, cider pressing, and a barn dance at 5pm
Admission: Free · Bring something you grew
Presented by Bernal Garden Club

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Die-cut pumpkins and a friendly owl framing the headline on a paper banner, scalloped border.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstWinter Lantern WalkRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Winter Lantern Walk
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 4:30pm
Where: Glen Canyon Park
Activities / highlights: Make a lantern at 3pm, walk at dusk
Hot chocolate at the finish
Admission: Free · Suggested donation $2
Presented by Friends of Glen Canyon

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A die-cut black cat on a fence holding a lantern under a winking moon, zigzag paper border.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A festival · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstGrove FestRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a multi-act festival, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Grove Fest
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Noon–10pm
Where: Stern Grove
Lineup / highlights: Folk, roots, and a bonfire finale
The Long Set, Hollow Oak, June Bellamy
Admission: $30 · Kids under 10 free

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A die-cut owl on a branch above a paper bonfire, embossed cardboard texture, scalloped border.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A fundraiser or benefit · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Great Fog City Bake-OffRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a fundraising or benefit event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: The Great Fog City Bake-Off
When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 1pm
Where: Glen Park Rec Center
Cause / highlights: Cakes, pies, and a celebrity judge
Proceeds to the food pantry
Admission / donation: $5 entry · Slices $3
Presented by Glen Park Neighbors

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A grinning die-cut jack-o'-lantern holding a pie beside a paper banner, crepe-paper trim.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFog City Zine FestRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Fog City Zine Fest
When: Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Noon–5pm
Where: Posterage Hall, Mission District
Activities / highlights: Two hundred tables of zines, comics, and small press
Admission: Free · All ages

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A die-cut skeleton holding a stack of zines beside a grinning pumpkin, scalloped paper border.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A protest or campaign · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstKeep the Library Open LateRead the exact prompt

Create a finished portrait poster for a protest, march, or public campaign event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Keep the Library Open Late
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 7pm
Where: Mission Branch Library
Demands / highlights: A read-in on the steps until closing time
Bring a book and a folding chair
Join: Free · Everyone welcome
Presented by Neighbors for Libraries

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A die-cut black cat reading a book under a crescent moon, embossed texture, paper banner headline.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

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