What do you love about Castle Rock and what does the town mean to you?
The Public Art Commission is seeking submissions of artwork to be featured on the Town of Castle Rock’s 2025 holiday card. Artists should be elementary, middle or high school students who live or attend school in Castle Rock. Submitted works of art should help tell Castle Rock’s story and express what Castle Rock means to the artists.
The winning art will be featured on the cover of the Castle Rock's official 2025 holiday card, displayed in Castle Rock town facilities and used for marketing. The winner will be recognized at a Castle Rock Town Council meeting in November or December and will receive a set of printed cards and a $100 gift card to a craft store.
SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK
Submission deadline is Sunday, October 5th
Details
- Artists must be a Castle Rock resident or attend school in Castle Rock
- Artists must be in elementary, middle, or high school.
- All art mediums and styles accepted, including digital art
- Submitted artworks must be original work, distinctive in design, color and subject matter, and appropriate for public viewing by all ages
- The ideal artwork will be scalable to a printed card of five by seven inches
- Artwork must be submitted through the online form, and uploaded digital images of the work must be RGB 300 dpi. If you are unable to submit online, please reach out to Maia Yates by email or call 720-724-2095.
- All submissions are due by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Selection Process
The Public Art Commission will jury the entries and select a work of art. The town will produce approximately 200 cards to be mailed to VIPs, neighboring communities, etc.
The winning art will become the property of the Town of Castle Rock and used in perpetuity. Once an artwork is selected, Town staff will work with the winning artist’s parent or legal guardian to obtain appropriate permissions to reproduce the selected artwork for the holiday cards, as well as obtain copyright permissions to use the work of art in marketing material. A written agreement formalizing the use of the work after its selection will be required. The winning artwork may also be featured in additional digital and printed media, such as banners, mailings, on CRgov.com, etc.
Image Credit: Jonathan Borba from Pexels | Canva
Timeline
- August 2025 — announcement and distribution of call for art entries
- October 5, 2025 — deadline for submissions
- Mid-October 2025 — notification of winning entry
- November or December 2025 — selected artist to be featured at Castle Rock Town Council meeting
- November through December 2025 — artwork enlarged and displayed at Castle Rock facilities
- December 2025 — cards distributed/mailed
SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK
Submission deadline is Sunday, October 5th
About The Public Art Commission of Castle Rock
The Public Art Commission identifies priorities and goals concerning the acquisition and maintenance of art for public buildings and parks within the town of Castle Rock. Their mission is to create community vibrancy through art, reflecting the town's community character, heritage and charm. Appointees shall be residents in Castle Rock and Douglas County.
Connect with the Public Art Commission via their website.
