Courage Cards Holiday Art Search 2023

Courage Kenny Cards invites artists of all abilities to submit original artwork for the 2023 Holiday Art Search. 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. Submissions are limited to 10 entries per artist. Digital entries must be in JPEG format at 300 dpi with no more than 2100 pixels at the longest dimension.

Approximately 30 pieces of art are selected each year for reproduction on holiday cards. Selected artists receive a license fee of $400 and nationwide recognition through catalog distribution, promotional materials, and the Courage Kenny Cards website, which will feature an artist photo, profile, and website link. The artist retains ownership and copyright of the artwork and grants Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the artwork on cards and other products for five years. The artist's name, copyright notification, and artwork title appear on the back of each card or product.

A panel of judges from the greeting card industry reviews all entries based on theme, artistry, imagination, and marketability. The entry fee is $12.00. Notification of selected artwork will be sent by March 1, 2023, with high-resolution images due by March 15, 2023. Proceeds from card sales support rehabilitation, independent living, and recreation services for people with disabilities.