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ANNOUNCEMENT: SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR COURAGE KENNY CARDS 2025

We are now accepting art submissions for next year's Courage Cards. If you're an artist looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent, this is your chance! Submissions must be received on or before January 31, 2025.

To submit your art, please visit callforentry.org (search words: Courage Cards) for more information and the online application.

Simply click here for the direct link to the application.

Be Part of Our Artistic Community
Every year, we receive submissions from artists across the USA, all hoping to become Courage Card artists. Our dedicated design team carefully reviews each entry, selecting 20-30 exceptional pieces to be transformed into Courage Cards.

As a Courage Kenny Card artist, you will receive a licensing fee of $400 for each image selected. Your talent will be nationally recognized through our annual catalog, promotional materials, CourageCards.org and various advertising platforms including social media and print. Importantly, you retain full ownership and copyright of your artwork.

While many of our artists are individuals with disabilities, we welcome artists of all ages and abilities to participate. From concept to creation, all Courage Cards are proudly made in the USA.


Submission Guidelines
Themes
Courage Kenny Cards primarily focus on Thanksgiving and Christmas designs, as these cards are typically sent by businesses to their clients and customers. We accept art in various styles, including traditional, graphic, contemporary, and photography.

Entry requirements
All artworks must be solely created by the artist. Each artist is limited to submit a maximum of ten entries for review. Please ensure that you submit your entries through our online application site -callforentry.org.

Notification, compensation, and rights
Selection notifications will be sent to all artists via email through the application site. If your work is chosen, you will receive a licensing fee of $400 for each selected piece. As a Courage Card artist, you retain complete ownership and copyright of your art. We request exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute your artwork as cards for a period of five years. Each printed card will feature your name, the work's title, and a copyright notification on the back. Additionally, your artist profile will be showcased on CourageCards.org.

For more detailed information and the application click here.

QUESTIONS?

Call 1-888-413-3323 or email artsearch@allina.com