Commemorative Posters
A Main Street Christmas Poster Competition 2026
Each year, the Schomberg Village Association presents A Main Street Christmas, one of King Township's most cherished
holiday traditions. We invite artists to submit their vision for the 2026 Main Street Christmas Commemorative Poster.
The selected artwork will become the official poster representing the event and will be featured in promotional materials
throughout the community.
Winning Artist Will Receive
- • $500 CASH
- • A Plaque of the Poster
- • 4 passes to the Schomberg Main Street Christmas
Historic for visual reference Contemporary aspect ratio
Portrait 8 x 10 inches. Initial artwork may be larger, but the same ratio should apply. See samples
below.
We are looking for a basic clear sketch that can show us concept and references are also helpful
for us to understand your style and direction.
- • Contestants must be from York Region, Peel, Caledon or Simcoe County
- • All 2D media are welcome (oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.).
- • Colours should be eye-catching.
- • Must contain a sleigh, and have a winter theme.
- • Submissions that embrace community spirit and/or village life will be viewed favourably.
- • Submission should include the story or description of the meaning behind the design.
- • The poster must be visually compatible or sympathetic to previous posters. There will be a black
- background, containing the required information. It is responsibility of the artist to provide the
- central image.
Notification of winning artist: September 15 2026
Poster completion: October 15, 2026
Email submissions to [email protected]
Copyright: Artwork copyright remains with the artist, but the artist grants the Schomberg Village
Association (and its heirs and assigns) the right to reproduce the artwork as part of the poster or
derivative collateral (including, but not limited to rack cards, website images and/or other promotional
or commemorative material) in perpetuity.
2018 "A Main Street Christmas" Poster
Dimensions: 11" x 17"
2017 "A Main Street Christmas" Poster
Dimensions: 11" x 17"
Farmers' Parade of Lights Poster
Dimensions: 12" x 18"
Dimensions: 12" x 18"
