2019 Courage Kenny Card Holiday Art Search

The 2019 Courage Kenny Card Holiday Art Search invites artists of all abilities to submit original artwork for reproduction on holiday 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 seven categories: Thanksgiving, Symbols of the Season, Winter City Scenes, Religious Christmas, Winter Landscapes, or Winter Wildlife. Submissions are limited to 12 entries per artist. Artwork must be original work created by the applicant and does not have to be for sale, but a high-quality scan must be available for reproduction. Digital submissions only in JPEG format, 300 dpi, no more than 2100 pixels at the longest dimension. Entry fee is $10.

A panel of judges from the greeting card industry reviews all entries based on theme, artistry, imagination, and marketability. The artist retains ownership and copyright of the artwork and grants Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the artwork on a Courage Kenny Card for five years. The artist's name, copyright notification, and title appear on the back of each card. Notification of selected artwork is approximately February 1, 2019, with delivery of original artwork or high-quality digital image due February 15, 2019. Proceeds from card sales support rehabilitation, independent living, and recreation services for people with disabilities.