Holiday Art Card Contest
Celebrating the Holiday Spirit Through the Creativity of Berthoud’s Young Artists
The Berthoud Historical Society invites young artists to create a magical winter scene for the 2026 Holiday Card Art Contest. Winning artwork will be printed as this year’s community Christmas card and become part of Berthoud’s historical story.
The Contest at a Glance
Age Divisions
K–5th Grade, ages 5–10
6th–8th Grade, ages 11–15
Artwork Size
8.5″ x 11″
Mediums Accepted
Paint, watercolor, colored pencil, markers, pastels, collage, and more
Submission Deadline
November 7, 2026. In Person or Online.
This Year’s Theme is…
Watch this space for the Theme Reveal coming on July 3rd!
Artists can start gathering ideas now. The official 2026 contest theme will be announced on July 3, giving young artists plenty of time to plan, create, and submit their best work before the November deadline.
How the Contest Works
1. Create Your Artwork
Use any 2-dimensional medium on 8.5″ x 11″ paper.
2. Complete a Submission Form
Parents or guardians should complete the required form before artwork is submitted.
3. Submit Online or In Person
Upload artwork through the website or drop off the original artwork with a completed form.
Winning Artwork Will Be Celebrated!
Winning artwork will be printed as a holiday card, displayed as an “Artist Spotlight” with a framed card and name plate at the Berthoud Museum until May 1, recognized through BHS communications and local media, and permanently added to the museum collection.
For the second age category, the same winner recognition applies, including card printing, framed display, media recognition, and permanent addition to the museum collection.
Photos from the 2025 Contest!
Age Divisions and Awards
K–5th Grade – Ages 5-10
Awards include:
1 Winner
1 Runner-Up
3 Honorable Mentions
6th–8th Grade – Ages 11-15
Awards include:
1 Winner
1 Runner-Up
3 Honorable Mentions
Artwork Requirements
Artwork must be 8.5″ x 11″
Artwork must be 2-dimensional
Accepted media include acrylic paint, watercolor, colored pencil, markers, pastels, collage, and similar materials
Artwork should follow the announced contest theme
A completed submission form is required
Parent/guardian information should be included where required
Digital submissions may require the original artwork later for museum display and framing
How to Submit Your Artwork
Submit Online:
Submit in Person:
Print and complete the form, then bring it with your artwork when dropping off your submission.
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