ARTFUL KIDS
ART THAT GIVES BACK
Western Mass Toy Drive Drawing Challenge for Kids (K - 8th Grade)!
Calling all young artists! 🌟
The Western Mass Toy Drive invites you to unleash your creativity in our exciting Drawing Challenge! This is your chance to make a difference and have a blast while doing it. We're looking for imaginative designs that capture the spirit of giving and joy.
Who Can Enter?
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All kids from Kindergarten to 8th Grade are welcome!
What's in it for You?
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The grand prize winner will take home an Amazon Fire Tablet! 🎉
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Plus, your winning design will be featured on next year's official Toy Drive T-shirt, spreading cheer and kindness far and wide.
How to Participate:
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Create a drawing that celebrates the magic of giving and the joy of the holiday season.
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Submit your masterpiece by December 15th!
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Vote for your favorite on facebook.com/funnyraising
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Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!
Join us in making this holiday season unforgettable for foster kids and families in need. Let your creativity shine and be a part of something truly special. 🎁✨
Submissions are Now OPEN
Be a part of creating art while creating change!
The top 3 drawings with the most votes will go into the final 3 to win an Amazon Fire Tablet & be our featured artist for next year's Toy Drive Merch. Proceeds from this drawing contest will help us fill purchase toys for Foster Kids & children in need in and beyond our community during the holidays.
BE CREATIVE & use bright colors!
About the Contest
We believe in the power of creativity to inspire and uplift. Our 2024 Holiday Drawing Contest is more than just a fun activity; it's a heartfelt initiative to support foster kids by filling art kits with essential supplies, a teddy bear and a backpack.
Each entry helps us gather resources to provide art kits to foster kids and encourages your young one's artistic expression while bringing joy to children who need it most. By participating, you're not only showcasing your child's talent but also contributing to a cause that spreads kindness and creativity. Together, let's make a difference, one drawing at a time!
FAQ
Q: How do we vote?
A: Go to facebook.com/funnyraising and like drawings
Q: When does the voting period end?
A: You can vote for your favorite drawing from Dec 15-20th.
Q: What happens at the end of voting?
A: Our will take the top 3 drawings with the most likes and choose our favorite.
Q: How will I know if my kid wins?
A: We will notify you on Dec 22nd & then announce them on Dec 23rd. .
Q: What happens then?
A: Your child will receive a new Amazon Fire Tablet in the mail and their design will be the Offical 2025 Toy Drive design on all tshirts & merch.
Q: What do you do with the money?
A: Our goal is to raise funds for art supplies for Art Kits during the year and toys during the holidays for Foster Kids. Art kits & toys are given to the MSPCC Kid's Net Program in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Case workers from around the region give the art kits to kids who are being pulled from their homes for various reasons. Toys are delivered through our partner agencies.
Q: What's in the kit?
A: This year's kit included art supplies for two age groups (up to 12 and 13+). Each kit is a backpack filled with sketch or doodle pads, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, glue, construction paper, erasers, pencils, pens, markers, pencil/crayon sharpener and a teddy bear.
Q: Do you do this outside of Massachusetts?
A: Not yet. We hope, with the help of your kids, we will be able to send art kits everywhere they are needed, but that will depend on how well we do with our drawing contests and sales..
Q: What else happens?
A: In addition to purchasing art supplies, we put a little bit aside for the artist (currently, 10% of net sales). At the end of the year, we will tally up all of the sales and your child will get a check from us to purchase more crayons and continue their artistic pursuits.
Q: Can I donate money to this program?
A: Absolutely. Click the botton below.
*2024 Toy Drive Drawing Contest Terms & Conditions
Eligibility:
- The contest is open to children aged K through 8th grade with parental or guardian consent.
- Participants must submit their original toy drive-themed artwork.
Submission Guidelines:
- All entries must be submitted by December 15, 2024
- Artwork should be submitted by filling out the form and then adding artwork to the form.
Intellectual Property:
- By entering the contest, participants and their parents/guardians grant JMC Entertainment, aka Jess Miller Comedy, dba FunnyRaising Comedy Shows the right to use, reproduce, and publish the submitted artwork in any medium, including but not limited to merchandise.
- The participant retains ownership of the original artwork.
Merchandise Use:
- Selected artworks may be used on merchandise such as t-shirts, posters, and other promotional materials.
- A portion of the proceeds from merchandise sales will be used to fund Art Kits For Foster Kids.
Judging and Prizes:
- Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the Halloween theme.
- All entries will be uploaded to our facebook page (www.facebook.com/funnyraising) for voting on December 16, 2024.
- The top three drawings will be given to the judges and they will pick the winner
- Winner will be announced on December 23, 2024, and will receive an Amazon Fire Tablet. Their design will be featured on our 2025 Toy Drive TShirt & Merchandise.
Liability:
- JMC Entertainment, Inc. is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries.
- Participation in the contest constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Privacy:
- Personal information collected during the contest will be used solely to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
General Conditions:
- JMC Entertainment, Inc. reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time.
- By participating, entrants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.