Let Your Imagination Sleigh! Grimsby's 2026 Mayor's Holiday Greeting Card Contest Is Here

Calling all young artists! Mayor Jeff Jordan and the Grimsby Public Art Gallery invite Grimsby youth aged 15 and under to get creative and help spread some holiday cheer through the 2026 Mayor's Holiday Greeting Card Contest!

Whether it's sparkling snowflakes, twinkling lights, a winter wonderland or a festive scene inspired by Grimsby, young artists are encouraged to show us what the holiday season means to them.

One winning design will be featured on Mayor Jordan's official 2026 holiday greeting card! The winning artwork will also be displayed at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery's Community Exhibition Space, alongside a selection of runner-up submissions.

Get Creative at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery!

Looking for a little artistic inspiration? Stop by the Grimsby Public Art Gallery on Monday, November 2, where a special art-making station will be set up outside the Gallery for young artists to create their very own holiday greeting card contest submissions.

It's a fun opportunity for families to get creative and take part in this festive community tradition!

How to Enter

• Create an original, holiday-themed artwork suitable for a greeting card. Grimsby-inspired designs are encouraged!
• Submit your artwork by Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
• Email a high-resolution JPG or PNG file (300 DPI) to gpag@grimsby.ca, or drop off your artwork in person at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery during regular hours of operation.

Each submission must include the child's name, age, parent's name, email address and phone number.

Contest Details

• Open to Grimsby residents aged 15 and under.
• Multiple entries are welcome.
• All artwork must be original. Licensed characters and copyrighted designs cannot be reproduced.
• Submissions for multiple children must be clearly labelled with each child's name.
• By entering, parents or guardians grant permission for their child's name and artwork to be used by the Town of Grimsby for promotional purposes, including the Mayor's holiday greeting card, website, social media and other Town materials.

Make This Holiday Season a Work of Art!

Grab your pencils, paints or markers and let your creativity shine! Your masterpiece could become part of a special holiday tradition in Grimsby.

Submission deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

For full contest details and Gallery hours of operation, visit:

https://www.grimsby.ca/parks-recreation-and-culture/art-gallery/opportunities-for-artists/