2025 37th Annual Children’s Art Festival Poster Contest

The winning posters will be used to promote the 37th Children’s Art Festival to be held on Sep 6, 2025. Winners will be celebrated at the festival and also recognized by Mayor Martin at a city council meeting. All entries will be showcased at the Children’s Art Festival.
The theme is “Rhythm of the Bay” – what it means to you. Art, Nature, Music – Havre de Grace!
Entries must be from Havre de Grace students to include home schoolers.
One winner will be selected from each school level: Elementary, Middle and High. Winners will be announced on August 1st.
Important Dates:
June 20 – July 20 – contest open for submissions
July 21 – July 31 – judging period
All work must be original!
How to submit:
Analog – (hand drawn, paint, collage, etc) 8.5″x11′ paper or canvas
Digital – 2550 x 3300 px @300 dpi
or 3300×5100 px @300 dpi
Email submissions to hdgartscommission@gmail.com OR
Drop off to the HdG Visitor’s Center (203 N. Washington St) or HdG City Hall (711 Pennington Avenue)