Children’s Hospital of Michigan Auxiliary Opens Contest for Amateur and Professional Artists to Find Artwork for its 2016 Holiday Card

The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Auxiliary is now accepting artwork submissions through July 31, 2016 for its annual holiday greeting card fundraiser. Submissions are accepted from individuals of all ages, including amateur and professional artists. The holiday cards will be available for sale in the fall with the chosen artwork displayed on the front and information about the artist displayed prominently on the back. Additionally, the winning artist will be awarded $100 for the artwork.

 

Proceeds from the holiday cards go towards supporting the Auxiliary’s mission of caring for pediatric patients and their families. More than 10,000 cards are sold annually. Once published, the cards will be available for purchase at www.chmauxiliary.org, the Something Special Gift Shop inside the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit and other local retailers.

 

The Auxiliary’s 2015 holiday card featured the artwork of Detroit Institute of Arts Studio Assistant Megan Homanick. The artwork feature children under a winter, starry sky playing in the snow. Historically, the card has featured artwork from children as well as established artists.

 

For entry to the contest, artwork must be dropped off or mailed to Something Special Gift Shop, located at 3901 Beaubien Detroit, MI 48201, by July 31, 2016. To obtain a form with contest details and entry requirements, please visit www.chmauxiliary.org.