Holidays are better at the barn! We invite kids age 3-13 years to show off their creativity and be featured on our 2026 Prestige Holiday Cards.
Download an entry form here (or snag one at the barn) and submit your artwork between October 14th and October 30th for a chance to win! Entries will be judged in three (3) age brackets: age 5 and under, ages 6-9, and ages 10-13.
Theme: All designs must fit the theme “Holidays are Better at The Barn!”
Size: Artwork must be completed on flat paper measured 8.5” x 11” (standard letter size) and can be horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait).
Allowed Materials: Crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolor, or acrylic paint. Do not use glitter, stickers, googly eyes, or 3D objects. Note: These items break scanning equipment.
Originality: All artwork must be 100% hand-drawn by the child. No digital submissions please.
No Names on Front: Do not write the child's name on the front of the artwork to ensure anonymous, fair judging.
Deliver physical entries to the collection box at:
Prestige Creative Markets
475 W Army Trail Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
Voting will occur November 1st – November 8th, with the winner announced November 11th.
Criteria: Entries are judged on creativity, effort, and adherence to the holiday theme.
Grand Prize: The winning design from each age level will be printed as our official 2026 holiday cards to be sold at Prestige Creative Markets. Winners will also receive a $10 Amason Gift Card.
Runner-Up Prizes: Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age bracket.
Ownership: All submitted artwork is able to be displayed, printed and sold for Prestige Creative Markets.
We can’t wait to see your amazing artwork!