2018 Courage Kenny Cards Art Search

The 2018 Courage Kenny Cards Art Search invites artists of all abilities to submit original artwork for reproduction on holiday greeting cards. Approximately 30 pieces are selected each year. Selected artists receive a $400 license fee and nationwide recognition through distribution of more than 300,000 catalogs, promotional pieces, and the Courage Kenny Cards website, which features an artist photo, profile, and website link.

All two-dimensional mediums and styles are accepted. Artwork must fit into one of the designated holiday art categories: Thanksgiving, Symbols of the Season, Winter City Scenes, Religious Christmas, Winter Landscapes, or Winter Wildlife. Artwork must be original work created by the applicant and does not need to be for sale, but a high quality scan must be available for reproduction. Submissions are limited to 12 entries per artist. Digital entries must be in JPEG format, 300 dpi, with no more than 2100 pixels at the longest dimension.

Entry fee is $10. The application deadline is January 7, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Notification of selected artwork is expected by March 1, 2018, with delivery of original artwork or high quality digital image due March 16, 2018. Selected artwork will be judged by a panel from the greeting card industry based on theme, artistry, imagination, and marketability. Artists retain ownership and copyright of their work and grant Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the artwork on cards for five years. The artist's name, copyright notification, and title appear on the back of each card. Proceeds from card sales support rehabilitation, independent living, and recreation services for people with disabilities.