Calling Vance County student artists and art educators! The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) invites K-12 students across North Carolina to enter its 2026 Holiday Card Art Competition.
This statewide competition celebrates student creativity and artwork that reflects North Carolina and the holiday spirit. One winning entry from each of three grade categories will be featured on OSA’s official holiday card, sent to community leaders and elected officials across the state.
Entry deadline: November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to K-12 students who live in North Carolina, with one winner selected in each of three grade categories: kindergarten-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade.
Artwork requirements
Accepted art forms include paintings, drawings, two-dimensional collages, prints, mixed media, and photography. The guidelines do not permit digital media entries. All work must be original in concept, design, and execution; copied artwork and copyrighted or AI-generated material are not permitted. Review the complete guidelines before preparing your submission.
How to submit
Complete the student release form and email high-quality photos or videos of the artwork to constituentservices@ncauditor.gov by 11:59 PM on November 12, 2026. Use the subject line Holiday Card Art Submission – [Student Name].
Include the student’s full name, grade level, school name, a short description of the artwork, and a copy of the completed release form. The form includes signatures for the student artist and art teacher, plus a parent or legal guardian if the student is under 18.
Guidelines and release form
Download the 2026 competition guidelines (PDF)
Download the student information and release form (PDF)
Visit the official OSA competition page for full details. Art educators, families, and community partners: please share this opportunity and help spotlight the creativity of North Carolina’s young artists!