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Shanghai Calendar Poster / YuefenpaiGlamour on the calendar.

A glamorous, softly modeled figure in qipao or Western dress poses among flowers and fans, with a decorative border and a calendar grid below.

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Spring garden events, tea dances, and vintage fashion fairs.

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Give the figure something to hold in the illustration notes, like a fan or a potted plant. The calendar grid needs the date, so fill that in properly.

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A community eventSeed & Cutting Swap
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A concert or gigNight Bloom
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A concert or gigBossa by the Bay
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A community eventValencia Street Makers Market
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A community eventHarvest Fair
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A fundraiser or benefitThe Great Fog City Bake-Off
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A festivalBloom Fest
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A protest or campaignRegister the Block

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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 Shanghai Calendar Poster / Yuefenpai style.
Visual vocabulary: glamorous female figure in Western or traditional Chinese dress; Western perspective rendering with decorative Chinese elements; saturated colour with careful tonal modelling of figure; product or calendar grid element in corner or border; flowers, fans, or decorative motifs framing the figure.
Lettering direction: Chinese characters in elegant traditional script or bold modern form; Roman type for Western-market variants; decorative cartouche or banner for title.
Suggested colors: rich saturated warm tones — rouge, jade green, gold, ivory, sky blue.
Composition: central standing or seated figure; decorative borders; calendar grid below.
Atmosphere: aspirational, cosmopolitan, glamorous, Shanghai 1930s.
Keep out of the design: revolutionary or political imagery, austere modernism, artificial yellowing or ageing.
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 SunburstSeed & Cutting SwapRead 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: Seed & Cutting Swap
When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 10am–1pm
Where: Bernal Community Garden
Activities / highlights: Bring seeds, cuttings, and spare pots
Coffee and advice from the garden club
Admission: Free · Rain or shine
Presented by Bernal Garden Club

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Shanghai Calendar Poster / Yuefenpai style.
Visual vocabulary: glamorous female figure in Western or traditional Chinese dress; Western perspective rendering with decorative Chinese elements; saturated colour with careful tonal modelling of figure; product or calendar grid element in corner or border; flowers, fans, or decorative motifs framing the figure.
Lettering direction: Chinese characters in elegant traditional script or bold modern form; Roman type for Western-market variants; decorative cartouche or banner for title.
Suggested colors: rich saturated warm tones — rouge, jade green, gold, ivory, sky blue.
Composition: central standing or seated figure; decorative borders; calendar grid below.
Atmosphere: aspirational, cosmopolitan, glamorous, Shanghai 1930s.
Keep out of the design: revolutionary or political imagery, austere modernism, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A smiling figure in a garden dress cradling potted cuttings, seed packets fanned out beside her.
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 SunburstNight BloomRead 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: Night Bloom
When: Friday, October 16, 2026 · Doors 8pm
Where: Posterage Hall, Mission District
Lineup / highlights: The Evening Shapes
with special guests Paper Moon
Admission: $15 · 21+
Presented by Posterage

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A woman in a qipao holding a blooming night flower against a glasshouse window.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBossa by the BayRead 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: Bossa by the Bay
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 · 7pm
Where: Marina Green
Lineup / highlights: Bossa nova and samba at sunset
The Alameda Trio
Admission: Free · Picnics welcome

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A seated woman in a floral qipao with a fan, a trio of musicians and sailboats behind her.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstValencia Street Makers MarketRead 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: Valencia Street Makers Market
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 11am–5pm
Where: Valencia Street, Mission District
Activities / highlights: Independent makers, print workshops, and local food
Admission: Free · Everyone welcome
Presented by Mission Makers Guild

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A woman in a qipao holding a paper parasol at a stall of silk scarves and porcelain.
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
A woman in a qipao holding a basket of persimmons, chrysanthemums and gourds framing her.
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

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Shanghai Calendar Poster / Yuefenpai style.
Visual vocabulary: glamorous female figure in Western or traditional Chinese dress; Western perspective rendering with decorative Chinese elements; saturated colour with careful tonal modelling of figure; product or calendar grid element in corner or border; flowers, fans, or decorative motifs framing the figure.
Lettering direction: Chinese characters in elegant traditional script or bold modern form; Roman type for Western-market variants; decorative cartouche or banner for title.
Suggested colors: rich saturated warm tones — rouge, jade green, gold, ivory, sky blue.
Composition: central standing or seated figure; decorative borders; calendar grid below.
Atmosphere: aspirational, cosmopolitan, glamorous, Shanghai 1930s.
Keep out of the design: revolutionary or political imagery, austere modernism, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A softly modelled figure presenting a layered cake among flowers, decorative border, calendar grid below.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A festival · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBloom 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: Bloom Fest
When: Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 10am–6pm
Where: Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Lineup / highlights: A spring music and flower festival
Brass bands, flower crowns, and a tulip market
Admission: Free · Donations welcome
Presented by Friends of the Bandshell

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A softly modelled figure among tulips and fans, decorative border, small calendar grid below.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

A protest or campaign · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstRegister the BlockRead 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: Register the Block
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 10am–4pm
Where: Bayview Opera House Plaza
Demands / highlights: Voter registration, music, and free lunch
Rides to the polls on election day
Join: Free · Everyone welcome
Presented by Bayview Votes

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A softly modelled figure holding a ballot among flowers and fans, decorative border and calendar grid.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

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