Calling All Young Artists! The Children's Museum of Tacoma is seeking artwork from aspiring young artists who would like to contribute to this year's Holiday Card Project. The Holiday Card Project is an annual fundraiser for the Museum, where select children’s artwork is printed on holiday cards and sold to corporate clients. There are two was to contribute! *Submit your holiday-themed artwork* Do you love to draw, paint, assemble and create? Are you looking for a fun summer activity at home? Why not make some holiday-themed artwork and submit it for the Holiday Card Project at the Museum? We are accepting *artwork created by children 18 years and younger** until August 14*. All artwork submitted will be considered for the project. Approximately 2-6 pieces of art will be selected and printed as holiday cards. If your artwork is selected, we will professionally frame for you the original artwork and provide you with a bundle of 40 holiday cards featuring your design! *Here are some holiday-themed ideas:* Snowy and icy scenes Trees and forests Wood land animals...like deer Wreathes Candles Ornaments Santa Claus or elves Stockings and presents Stars Holiday lights *Tips:* Use any materials you like to create your artwork. Paint, pastel, collage...paper, canvas, etc. Whatever you choose to use, please consider making it bold, bright and colorful. These designs seem to be the most popular for holiday cards. Artwork that is 11"x17" or smaller is easier for us to handle and process. *How to submit your artwork:* Email <bmorrison@playtacoma.org> us a good quality jpeg image of your original artwork. Include the artist's name, age and school. Provide adult contact information, including name, email, and phone number. Tell us about your artwork- size, materials, when it was made. *Submit your artwork to Brenda Morrison, Deputy Director at ** bmorrison@playtacoma.org* <bmorrison@playtacoma.org>*.* If we choose to use your design, we will request the original artwork be delivered to the Museum for professional photographing and scanning. *Attend a Holiday Card Art-Making Workshop* *July 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. <http://www.playtacoma.org/calendar/?id=9969> ** * *July 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. <http://www.playtacoma.org/calendar/?id=9971>* At this holiday card workshop, participants will use a range of art supplies to re-create their favorite holiday memories. The art-making workshop will be led by Erika Scott, a Museum play guide and a local artist. All artwork created at the workshop will be considered for the holiday card project. If your child's design is chosen it will be featured as one of the 2013 Children's Museum of Tacoma holiday cards, and your family will receive the original artwork framed and a bundle of 40 custom cards featuring your child's art. All original artwork will be returned to workshop participants by August 31. *This workshop is FREE and for children ages 6-12. Pre-registration is required. Register online by selecting a date above or call 253.627.6031 ext. 236.* *Need a night out? Drop you kids off with us and enjoy an evening out. Parents’ Night Out <http://www.playtacoma.org/calendar/?id=9883> is this Friday, July 5 from 6-9 p.m. * *Celebrating the Power of Play in the Lifelong Journey of Learning* Brenda Morrison Deputy Director Children's Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202 Tacoma, WA 98402 p: 253.627.6031 x 222 f: 253.627.2436 PlayTacoma.org <http://www.ChildrensMuseumofTacoma.org> bmorrison@playtacoma.org