Design a Meri Kirihimete card!

Become a published artist by creating an artwork for Kōtui Ako VLN to use on our Meri Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) cards.

Where will my artwork be used? The winning design will be printed and sent out to schools and eTeachers around Aotearoa this year and maybe next. 

What do you win? The winner will be posted 25 printed cards featuring their artwork/design to send out to friends and family for Christmas and a $20 gift voucher for the Warehouse or PaperPlus to stock up your art supplies (or whatever you want ; )  

What’s the theme? Meri Kirihimete in Aotearoa 

What size? The same dimensions as A4 paper (this will be shrunk digitally) and cards can be printed either portrait or landscape.

What kind of artwork? You can create any kind of art work! This could be a painting, drawing, or mixed media – just scan or take a clear high quality photo. Or create it using a digital platform (Canva, Pixlr or Photoshop etc), export, and send us the digital file. 

How do I enter? Email your photo or digital file to: [email protected]

When? Email your artwork by 25th November 2024.

The winner will be announced Friday 29th November 2024.

(You must be a student who is registered and participating in Kōtui Ako VLN online programmes.)

If you have any questions, please email, Rachel Whalley [email protected]