Calling all creative Huskies! We are looking for original student artwork to be featured on this year’s official NIU holiday card, which will be shared with alumni, donors, faculty, staff and friends across the country.
Theme
Your design should showcase the Huskie spirit of pride, community and warmth during the holiday season. Think about what makes NIU special, including our traditions, our diverse and inclusive community and our sense of belonging, and express that through your art.
Guidelines
- The contest is open to all currently enrolled NIU students. Artwork must be original and created entirely by the submitting NIU student. AI-generated or previously published work will not be accepted. Multiple entries are welcome.
- Designs should reflect inclusivity, celebrating the holiday season in a way that is welcoming to people of all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.
- Submissions should prominently represent NIU’s identity and Huskie pride. Feel free to incorporate NIU colors, imagery or symbols.
- All media are welcome, including digital, drawing, painting, photography or collage. Submissions must be uploaded in a high-resolution digital format (.jpg or .png).
- We encourage submissions to review past years winners that are featured on the president’s website, and think creatively about how to avoid repetition or duplication.
- A committee of faculty and staff will select the top three submissions based on quality, originality and holiday/Huskie spirit. The students with the top three selections will receive a one-time scholarship (1st place $500, 2nd place $300 and 3rd place $100), and be featured as President Freeman’s electronic holiday card.
Deadline
Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17.
Entry Submission
- Download and fill out the license agreement form (DOCX)
- Complete the submission form
- Upload your license agreement form
For questions or help with submissions please contact jsteinkellner@niu.edu.