We invite children and young people from the Małopolska region to take part in the 7th edition of our “A Letter to Santa” competition. This year’s challenge is to design a Christmas card. Entries must be submitted by November 16, 2026.
The Remembrance Museum of the Land of Oświęcim is announcing the 7th edition of its art competition, “A Letter to Santa.” This year, we invite children and young people aged 7–15 to design their own Christmas card.
The aim of the competition is to encourage artistic creativity and help preserve Christmas traditions. Participants are asked to create an original design for a Christmas card.
The competition is open to participants from across the Małopolska region, and entry is free of charge. Entries will be judged in two age categories: 7-10 and 11-15
Key information:
- 21×21 cm, on sturdy paper from a technical drawing pad or watercolor paper pad.
- Technique: Any two-dimensional art technique, such as drawing, painting, collage, or linocut.
- No text or lettering may appear on the design; it must contain graphic elements only.
- No loose or raised materials may be used. Entries incorporating pasta, rice, glitter, or similar materials will be disqualified.
- Each participant may submit only one original work, created independently and not previously published. Group entries will not be accepted.
- Deadline: Entries must be delivered by November 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The date of receipt by the Museum determines whether an entry is submitted on time.
Entries may be delivered in person to the Museum or sent by any postal or courier service to:
Muzeum Pamięci Mieszkańców Ziemi Oświęcimskiej
Maksymiliana Kolbego 2a
32-600 Oświęcim
Each entry must be accompanied by an entry form and an information notice, both completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Only entries received by the deadline and accompanied by all the required documents will be considered.
The entries will be reviewed by a panel appointed by the Museum Director. The judges will look at how well each design fits the theme, its creativity, overall appearance, and how much work the participant has done independently. Three winners will be chosen in each age group (first, second, and third place), and prizes will be awarded. The first-place winners in both age categories will receive a special prize: their Christmas card designs will be printed and sent out by the Museum as Christmas greetings for 2026.
The results will be announced on November 20, 2026, on the Museum’s website at www.muzeumpamieci.pl, on its educational portal, and on its Facebook page. The winners will also be notified by phone. Prizes may be collected at the Museum from December 14, 2026, to January 18, 2027, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Please note that submitted entries will not be returned. Detailed rules, including copyright and personal data protection provisions, are set out in the competition regulations.
The competition regulations, entry form, and information notice are available for download below.
Contact:
Education Department
The Remembrance Museum of the Land of Oświęcim
edukacja@muzeumpamieci.pl
Phone: +48 33 447 40 84, ext. 43
We warmly encourage you to take part and look forward to seeing your Christmas card designs!
