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Submit one high-resolution image of original artwork celebrating 'The Holidays in Historic Frederick' for a juried competition; accepted work will be displayed and possibly used in promotional materials.
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Get matched →The 2026 Holiday Art Competition is jointly presented by The Delaplaine Arts Center and the Holiday Committee (a sub-committee of Celebrate Frederick Inc.). The theme is a secular celebration of 'The Holidays in Historic Frederick.' Selected artwork, or portions of it, will be used by Celebrate Frederick in promotional pieces for the upcoming year, with logos and/or copy added as needed. The artist will be credited wherever the artwork is used.
Submit one high-resolution image of original artwork. Include artist name, city and country of residence, phone, email, and optional social media and website links. Artwork must be hand-delivered to 40 S. Carroll Street, Frederick, MD on November 16 or 17 (9:00 am–4:30 pm), or shipped to arrive by November 17.
The Holiday Committee will retain exclusive commercial rights for two years for posters featuring the artwork and for five years for any other promotional pieces. Details will be arranged with the winning artist. After the exhibition, Celebrate Frederick will retain the winning artwork for no more than 30 days to make a digital scan, then arrange pickup or purchase through the Delaplaine. The prize check will be mailed within 30 days of receipt of the winning artist's W9.
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The competition will be judged in two rounds. Round one is conducted virtually through the Delaplaine's online portal; judges working remotely will determine which artworks are accepted for the reception and which will remain on display in December. Round two is conducted in person after installation; judges confer to award the Judges' Choice and Judges' Special Award.