Cape York and Torres Strait children aged 5-12 have the chance for their artwork to appear on festive season greetings across the country as part of Warren Entsch’s Christmas card competition. Photo: Supplied.
Budding young artists from across Cape York and the Torres Strait have a chance for their creativity to shine during the festive season thanks to an annual Christmas card competition being run by veteran MP Warren Entsch.
The competition, themed My Christmas Wish for 2024, is now in its 14th year and the Member for Leichhardt said it gave artists aged 5-12 the chance for their artwork to feature on the front of his Christmas card, which will be distributed around Parliament House and across the state’s far north.
“It’s always a delight to see the imagination and artistic skills of the young people in our community come to life,” he said.
“Every year, we receive so many wonderful and diverse entries from children all over Cairns and Far North Queensland, showcasing everything from colourful paintings to intricate collages.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing the creativity inspired by this year’s theme, My Christmas Wish.”
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The competition has been sponsored by Cairns Bank, with the top three entries set to receive $150, $100 and $50 savings accounts for their creative efforts.
“Cairns Bank has been a steadfast supporter of this annual tradition,” Mr Entsch said.
“They are also providing an additional five $20 accounts for designs that exhibit special merit.”
Application forms and competition guidelines will be distributed to schools this week, and entries must be submitted by 5pm on 8 November.
Entries can be posted to the Leichhardt electorate office at PO Box 14, Bungalow, Queensland 4870, or scanned to [email protected].
To qualify, all entries must be original, on theme, formatted in horizontal A4 and accompanied by a completed application form.
Mr Entsch said winners would be announced between 14-15 December, with Christmas cards featuring the winning design scheduled to hit mailboxes the same week.
