Children's Christmas Art Competition

Overview

Published on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 10:47 AM

The Winter Gardens in Blackpool, in collaboration with local schools, has launched an exciting Christmas Tree art competition. We received an incredible number of creative entries from young artists, and now it's your turn to help us choose the winner. Cast your vote for the most enchanting Christmas Tree design and make a child's holiday season even more special!

How to Vote

Voting for your favorite Christmas Tree design is simple and can be done in two ways:

1. Text Voting:

   • Send a text message with the format: BEG TREE [unique number] to 61500.
   • Example: BEG TREE 201

2. Postal Voting:

   • Complete the voting coupon printed in the paper on Monday, December 17.
   • Mail it to: The Gazette, Decorate A Tree Competition, c/o LEP Promotions Dept, Oliver’s Place, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9ZA.

Note: You can vote as many times as you like, but photocopies of the coupon will not be accepted. The deadline for voting is 10 AM on Thursday, December 20. Standard Gazette competition rules apply.

Why Participate?

Participating in this competition not only supports local young artists but also brings the community together in the spirit of the holiday season. Your vote can make a significant difference in a child's life, encouraging their artistic talents and boosting their confidence.

Interesting Facts

• Art and Child Development: According to a study by Americans for the Arts, children who participate in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and three times more likely to win an award for school attendance (Source: Americans for the Arts).
• Community Engagement: Events like these foster community engagement and can increase local participation in arts and culture by up to 30% (Source: National Endowment for the Arts).

Conclusion

Don't miss out on this opportunity to support young talent and spread holiday cheer. Vote for your favorite Christmas Tree design today and be a part of this heartwarming community event. For more details, visit Blackpool Gazette.

Key Dates

• Voting Opens: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
• Voting Closes: 10 AM, Thursday, December 20, 2012

Let's make this holiday season memorable for our young artists. Happy voting!