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2026 Button or Postcard Entry

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Deadline: Apr 01, 2026 11:00 pm (EDT)
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Event Date: Dec 24, 2025 12:00 am - Apr 01, 2026 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Application Date: Dec 24, 2025 12:00 am - Apr 01, 2026 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

The 2026 Curwood Festival Button or Postcard contest is open to all students currently homeschooled or enrolled in Shiawassee County public and parochial schools and Chesaning Union Schools. The 2026 Curwood Festival (www.curwoodfestival.com) will be held from June 4th to June 7th, 2026. This annual event is held in celebration of the renowned author, screenwriter and conservationist James Oliver Curwood. Past designs have depicted Mr. Curwood, Curwood Castle, Curwood movies and the Heritage Footbridge. Both the castle and the footbridge are prime tourist attractions in the heart of Owosso, the host site of the festival. Individual creativity is encouraged. The theme for 2026 Curwood Festival is "No Sharks!" Designs that incorporate this theme are strongly recommended. The designer of the chosen artwork will be awarded prize(s) that will be determined at a later date and the privilege of appearing in the annual Heritage Parade on June 6th, 2026. All entries must be received by April 1, 2026.
Curwood Festival, Inc.
Curwood Festival, Inc.
Curwood Festival, Inc.
Curwood Festival, Inc.

About the application

The rules are as follows:
• Entries MUST be original art – NO copies of anyone else’s work
• Computer graphic entries accepted
• We’re also accepting hand-drawn designs
• Designs for buttons must be six (6) inches in diameter. The winning design will be reduced to 2 ¼ inches for production, so lines should be bold. Fine lines may disappear in production.
• Drawings for the postcards must be at least 4” x 6” (inches)
• Designs must include the year and can be in color or black & white
• Designs must have the entry form filled out & attached
• Contest officials reserve the right to reject any and all designs
• All entries submitted become property of the Curwood Festival; no submission will be reproduced without the explicit written permission of the person making the submission

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2026 Button or Postcard Entry
2026 Button or Postcard Entry
2026 Owosso Curwood Festival Button or Postcard Entry
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