The key to having a successful drawing contest is to make the prize something both the parent and child will enjoy. Amusement park or movie theater packages are great ideas for the whole family, and can include tickets, food vouchers, ride vouchers, and souvenir shop gift certificates. Another great idea is to have a “Back-to-School” package where you can fulfill the child’s school supply list and provide a gift card for new school clothes.

Best Time to Run Drawing/Art Contests:
Year Round

Contest Ideas:

Back-To-School
New Business Logo
Valentine’s Day Card Contest
Fall Coloring Contest
Daddy and Me Coloring Contest
Summer Vacation

Prize Ideas:

Gift Certificates
Sports Fan Package
Amusement Park Tickets
Movie or Theater Tickets
Vacation Getaway

Sponsor Ideas:

Family Restaurants
Car Dealers
Sports Teams
Hospitals
Grocery Stores
Travel Agencies

Featured Contest

Drawing Category Contest Example CrossCutter Coloring Contest:
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA)

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We approached the Crosscutters with this idea three years ago and they loved it immediately and we’ve been running the contest ever since. This was also a fun contest to create from a branding and promoting point of view.” – Bruce Burkhart, Internet Products