Calling all young artists: Christmas card competition

As the winter months draw near, and we eagerly await the festive period, it can only mean one thing…the launch of Ealing Council’s annual Christmas card competition.

Children across the borough are invited to design a Christmas card that will be used by the Leader of the council, Peter Mason, alongside cabinet members and senior council officers, to send out Christmas greetings.

The Christmas card competition is a great opportunity for young people to showcase their artistic skills.

Winners’ artwork will be reproduced for official cards and may also be used during the festive period on the council’s social media channels. It may also be featured in the winter edition of Around Ealing magazine.

Email us your Christmas card design by midnight, Monday 4 November 2024 and the winners will be announced the week beginning 27 November.

Christmas in the community

This year’s theme is ‘Christmas in the Community’, and entrants are encouraged to get creative by drawing, colouring, or painting their design.

Whether you want to feature the borough’s beautiful parks, local landmarks, or a scene of family, friends, and pets, there’s plenty of room for your imagination to shine.

The competition is open to children aged 18 and under who attend a school in the borough.

How to enter

To take part in this year’s Christmas card competition:

• state which your age category you are entering:
  • 6 years old and under
  • 7-11 years old
  • 12-18 years old
• include your details: full name, age and address, school
• create your artwork: use plain white A4 paper. Ensure the design is in landscape format as shown below:

• submit your entry: take a photo or scan of your artwork and email it to vaghelah@ealing.gov.uk
• include the contact details of a responsible adult (parent, carer, or teacher).

The competition will be judged by Councillor Mason, Councillor Louise Brett, deputy leader and cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes, and Councillor Josh Blacker, cabinet member for a fairer start.

So, gather your art supplies and get ready to share your vision of ‘Christmas in the Community’. We can’t wait to see what you create.